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Managing Nerves to Get School Ready!
How Can Parents Help Their Children with Autism Manage Their Anxiety Before Starting the School Year? Starting a new school year can be both an exciting and nerve-wracking chapter of any child and their family’s life. But for children and teenagers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), managing symptoms of autism and anxiety while preparing for […]
3 musculoskeletal injury complications that can be life-threatening – Trauma System News
The Trauma Nursing column is produced in partnership with the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®), developer of the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN®) certification. Approximately 7 out of 8 blunt trauma patients have some type of musculoskeletal injury. While most complications of musculoskeletal trauma are not life-threatening, these injuries can lead to some […]
Responsive Mental Health Care | Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry
Culturally responsive mental healthcare (CRMH) is an essential approach to addressing mental health disparities and improving treatment outcomes for diverse populations. This method recognizes culture’s significant role in shaping individuals’ mental health understanding and experience. Understanding Mental Health Disparities Mental health disparities are prevalent, with certain racial and ethnic groups experiencing higher rates of conditions […]
TMS Therapy vs. Traditional Treatments
Living with depression and anxiety can be an overwhelming struggle, impacting every aspect of your life. At Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry, we recognize your challenges and the importance of finding practical solutions. While traditional treatments like medication and psychotherapy have helped many, some individuals still seek more comprehensive relief. That’s where transcranial magnetic stimulation […]
Do you have to wait for the autopsy before closing a mortality chart? – Trauma System News
For trauma mortalities, a complete autopsy report is essential for fully documenting the patient’s injuries. However, if registrars hold mortality charts open until they receive the autopsy report, the 60-day concurrency target will never be met. This article was featured in the 2024 Trauma Registry & Data Management Special Report Recommendation When abstracting a mortality, […]
“Why am I afraid to die?”
My guess is at least half of the folks reading this are afraid of dying. And it’s a double whammy because fearing death generates fear in living. We can’t let that happen. The fear of death: what is it? And how do we get a handle on it? ‘I do not fear death. I had […]
Trauma team “goes to the wall” to improve loop closure – Trauma System News
Effective performance improvement (PI) requires an effective system for providing feedback to nursing staff and closing the loop on PI issues. That requires not just effective communication but a culture of accountability and engagement. At Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Taylor, a Level IV trauma center in Taylor, Texas, trauma program leaders and […]
Dr. Deb is a Best Mind Blog of 2023
Photo: Feedspot Logo My little ol’ blog has been noted as one a the top Best Mind Blogs of 2023 from media giant Feedspot, the Internet’s Largest Curated Database of Bloggers and Podcasts. Studies show that blogging offers enormous social, emotional and cognitive benefits, and individuals who read, follow and participate with mental health bloggers can experience a […]
Goodreads Giveaway of "Sometimes When I’m Worried"
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Learn about treatment-resistant depression, its symptoms, and effective treatment options like esketamine and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
By Bryan Walker, PMHNP-BC Frequently, I am asked, what is treatment-resistant depression? First, let’s define depression. Depression, in many people’s minds, is sometimes envisioned as someone curled up in a fetal position in the dark, crying. But this is not at all the typical presentation of depression. Depression is an illness characterized by some of the following: […]