By Maggie Baisley, Ph.D.September 21, 2022 Air Force photo by Barry BenaOften, discussions around suicide prevention focus on mental health services and diagnoses. Despite programmatic efforts to reduce suicidal behavior in the military, rates remain stagnant.1 In response, the Department of Defense is considering more comprehensive prevention efforts. Regarding these efforts, an important consideration is that many service members commit suicide without receiving a diagnosis of mental illness or interacting with mental health services. For example, a precedent Clinician’s Corner Blog describing the U.S. Navy’s Deep Dive investigation into suicide events, he noted: “With respect to clinical providers, the Deep…
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Simple, classic and infinitely versatile, Nachos are a must aperitif here at Delish. Whether we’re hungry for an easy movie snack or need a Super Bowl Appetizer To please a hungry crowd, nachos are the way to go. Our best recipe is filled with ultimate nacho-inspired toppings: melty cheese, ground beef, two types of beans, and pickled jalapeños to name a few, but you can use it as a starting point to add all your favorites . Substitute your favorite cheese and toppings to make this dish. game day snack completely yours. The ingredients for the nachos:— Fleas. Tortilla chips…
When it comes to health and information on well-being, there is no shortage of content, thanks to social networks, websites and news these days. And while all the information may seem a little overwhelming, the good news is that you don’t have to. read all to stay informed. Podcasts, one of today’s most popular media platforms, allow you to listen to the wellness industry’s top experts and thought leaders whether you’re walking your dog, driving to work, or hit the treadmill at the gym. And no matter what topic you’re interested in or want to learn more about, there’s probably…
By Kanchana Bindu Kuruganti, MA, PMPJanuary 11, 2021PHCoE chart PHCoE and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) co-hosted the VA/DOD Women’s Mental Health Webinar Series September 22-24, 2020. The goal of this live webinar was to provide healthcare providers VA and DOD staff of the clinical knowledge and skills needed to provide gender-sensitive care to servicewomen and veterans.More than 1,000 clinical providers, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists and behavioral health technicians, from the military health system and of the VA, participated for three days and the individual sessions lasted an average…
The holidays are full of family, friends, good food and great memories. But they are not always compatible with a healthy lifestyle. When the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get a little lax about the healthy eating and exercise routine we usually maintain.Coupled together, all these festive celebrations and the stress that the holidays can bring, can impact our overall well-being from November to New Year. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Fortunately, with a few tips, it is possible to maintain a healthy lifestyle all year round.It’s no secret: vacations don’t always go hand in hand…
We all love our chicken recipes and our steak dinners, but if you want to vary your pleasures during the week, why not try “other white meats”? Yes, we’re talking about pork in all its tasty forms. From minced pork with pork tenderloin, this list of pork recipes has something for every occasion. When football season is in full swing, you’ll love the pulled pork sandwiches, pork sausage rolls and more game day eats in front. Looking for a meal big enough for a cowboy? Try one pork chop recipe it’s covered in sauce. Just ask Ree Drummond who says,…
Good morning. I’m Dr. Sandra Fryhofer. welcome to Medicine matters. The subject: a controversy that has lasted for more than 70 years. Is vitamin C effective in preventing and treating colds? A study was recently published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.(1) Here’s why it’s important. A cold East common. There are over 200 different viruses that can cause it. It is a major cause of absenteeism from work and school and the leading cause of acute morbidity and physician visits in high-income countries. And since colds are caused by viruses, antibiotics don’t help, but that doesn’t stop the…
PHOENIX — The diocese marked the first year of an unprecedented outreach to people and those around them struggling with mental illness, seeing great progress in expanding this historic initiative. In what has become the signature program of Bishop John P. Dolan’s young episcopate, the Diocese of Phoenix has expanded its Office of Mental Health Ministry from a single physical location and web resource to 15 offices across parish level. A total of 138 people – including priests, nuns and lay people – were trained in Mental Health First Aid, a course that equips graduates to identify, understand and respond…
Sweet dips are such a fun addition to any dessert spread. This one starts with a base of cream cheese and pumpkin puree, then adds pumpkin pie spice for added flavor. Serve it with sweet and savory crackers, pretzels or apple slices for dipping.Get the Pumpkin Dip Recipe.
Through this form of preventive health care, women can learn from trained health personnel about healthy behaviors during pregnancy, better understand warning signs during pregnancy and childbirth, and receive social, emotional support and psychological at this critical moment in their lives. Through antenatal care, pregnant women can also access micronutrient supplementation, hypertension treatment to prevent eclampsia, as well as tetanus vaccination. Antenatal care can also provide HIV testing and medications to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV. In areas where malaria is endemic, health workers can provide pregnant women with medicines and insecticide-treated bed nets to help prevent this debilitating and…