Author Articles
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Caring Through Crises: Disaster Mental Health
The images of disaster are never far from our collective consciousness. The flooded neighborhoods of New Orleans after…
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Mental Health and Well-Being for All
In a world divided, World Mental Health Day offers a chance to reconnect and focus on mental health…
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Body Neglect in Stroke Patients
Body neglect in stroke patients is a neuropsychological condition that occurs due to damage in one hemisphere of…
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Opioid Usage Could Be Eliminated from Dental Practice
Opioid usage: patients prescribed such drugs after tooth extraction reported worse pain Opioid usage to soothe the pain…
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Anxiety and Dysphagia in Public Schools: Tips for OTs
Dysphagia in children is a medical condition that includes difficulties chewing and swallowing food and liquid safely. Beyond…
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Combating Digital Distractions
Wired for distraction Like a browser window with dozens of open tabs, the human brain is built for…
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When Physical Therapy and Integrated Care Meet
Pursuing integrated care relationships As the healthcare industry transitions to value-based care, there’s no denying the positive…
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10 Wound Healing Factors All Nurses Should Know
As a nurse, you will see and care for a lot of different wounds on the job. Naturally,…
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Nursing Interventions for Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is an under-diagnosed and often misdiagnosed mental health condition due to the similarity of…
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A Mother’s Mental Health and Childhood Development
Between 6.5% and 20% of new mothers develop postpartum depression (PPD), though many more may go undiagnosed. PPD…
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Occupational Therapy and Home Health Care
For occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) who are looking for flexibility, autonomy, and an occupation-based practice, home health care…
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Workplace Violence in the Dental Office
According to a recent study led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry, almost half of U.S. dentists experienced…