Understanding
Understanding the fluid compartment model can help trauma nurses recognize and prevent shock
The concept of the fluid compartment model has existed for more than a century. However, while this model is routinely taught to physicians and advanced practice providers, many nurses remain unfamiliar with the critical concepts. Jacki Roland, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN Why? Historically, nursing education has focused on understanding visible clinical findings and immediate interventions. […]
The Gut-Brain Connection in Autism: Understanding Its Impact
How Does the Gut-Brain Axis Impact Children with Autism and Their Symptoms? Many scientists and medical professionals are researching the gut-brain connection, also called the gut-brain axis, which plays a key role in how well our minds and bodies work together. A healthy gut-brain connection can positively affect a person’s overall well-being and brain function. […]
Understanding the Struggles of Car Seats for a Child with Autism (And What Parents Can do About it)
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia emphasizes that children with autism are more prone to displaying difficult behaviors during transportation. These behaviors can include refusing to buckle, attempting to remove the harness, or even physically resisting being placed in the seat at all. Why Car Seats for a Child with Autism Can Be Challenging Children […]
Menopause and Mental Health: Understanding the Connection and Recommendations for Treatment
Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, signaling the end of her reproductive years. While many people are aware of physical symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, the effects on mental health are often overlooked. Hormonal changes during menopause can lead to mood swings, anxiety, depression, and cognitive challenges like brain […]
The Power of Understanding – 4 Positive Ways to Foster Lasting Friendships for Adults with Autism
Building lasting friendships can be a challenge for anyone, but for adults with autism, the hurdles can feel even higher. Autism can make social interactions more difficult, especially when it comes to understanding social cues, managing sensory sensitivities, and navigating complex communication. However, fostering genuine, meaningful friendships is not only possible—it’s essential for emotional well-being […]
Understanding Emotional Avoidance and Learning to Tolerate Uncomfortable Feelings
Fear, grief, shame, embarrassment, and other uncomfortable emotions are not pleasant. From time to time it is quite normal to avoid a situation, person, place, or thing that might trigger an undesirable emotion, but when it interferes with your daily functioning and/or becomes a problematic recurring issue, it is clinically defined as emotional avoidance. […]
Understanding and Supporting Your Kid
What do emotional sensitivities look like in autism? Parenting, in itself, is a journey that requires time, patience, and commitment to understanding your child and teaching them essential life skills. For parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this journey comes with unique layers, especially when navigating challenges like emotional sensitivity in autism. Children […]
Understanding Esketamine: The Science Behind Spravato
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating condition affecting millions of people worldwide. While traditional antidepressants can be very effective, a significant portion of individuals experience treatment-resistant depression (TRD). This means their symptoms persist despite trying multiple medications. Thankfully, there’s a new option for those struggling with TRD: Spravato (esketamine). What is Spravato (esketamine)? Spravato is a […]
Navigating Anxiety in Women with ADHD: Understanding, Managing, and Thriving
Living with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) as a woman can be challenging in many ways, especially when it comes to managing anxiety. ADHD is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed in women, leading to unique struggles that can make everyday life overwhelming. Anxiety in women with ADHD doesn’t just feel like the typical nervousness before a […]
Unseen Trauma: Recognizing and Understanding Childbirth-Related PTSD
What comes to mind when you think of events that may be the cause of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Perhaps you think about soldiers in combat, a terror attack, a terrible car accident or sexual assault. But were you also thinking about birth as an event that can trigger PTSD? Childbirth PTSD is different than […]