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WARNING: A Delicate Subject: Mild Cognitive Impairment, Dementia – Is There A Suicide Risk After Diagnosis?

The results are stunning and tragic in, “Risk Of Suicide Attempt In Patients With Recent Diagnosis Of Mild Cognitive Impairment Or Dementia” (Jama Psychiatry, 2021).

 

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Reference

Jama Psychiatry. (2021, March 24). Risk Of Suicide Attempt In Patients With Recent Diagnosis Of Mild Cognitive Impairment Or Dementia. Jama Psychiatry. Retrieved March 24, 2021 From doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2021.0150

 

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Defeating Earlier Life Challenges, Self-Efficacy, Resilience

The following research talks about why subscribing to self-efficacy is critical before negative events come our way:  “Reflecting On Your Own Capabilities Boosts Resilience.”

 

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Reference

University of Zurich. (2021, March 10). Reflecting On Your Own Capabilities Boosts Resilience. ScienceDaily. Retrieved March 14, 2021 from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210310122450.htm

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Another Good Reason To Eliminate Bad Stress Levels Before They Manifest Into Situation Requiring Psychiatric Visits

“Alzheimer’s May Start Sooner For People With Anxiety, Depression History”.

 

 

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Reference

George, J. (2021).  Alzheimer’s May Start Sooner For People With Anxiety, Depression History.  Retrieved From Alzheimer’s May Start Sooner for People With Anxiety, Depression History | MedPage Today

 

 

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COVID-19, The Brain, Cognitive Impairment

 

Is there a direct link to cognitive issues and COVID-19?  “COVID-19’s Effects On The Brain” (Zimmer, 2021) investigates what numerous patients are dealing with.

 

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Reference

Zimmer, K. (2021).  COVID-19’s Effects On The Brain. Retrieved From

COVID-19’s Effects on the Brain | The Scientist Magazine® (the-scientist.com)

 

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Traumatic Brain Injury, Future Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Diagnosis, The Necessary MRI Usage

“Post Traumatic Stress Disorder” is generally considered a “mental health” issue brought on by a traumatic event, creating a number of symptoms the individual may experience soon after that event.

Fortunately, according to the following literature, research is showing the potential to discover early PTSD in those who experienced brain injuries:  “Brain Imaging Predicts PTSD After Brain Injury” (Elsevier, 2020).

 

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Reference

Elsevier. (2020, December 29). Brain Imaging Predicts PTSD After Brain Injury.  Brain Volume Measurement May Provide Early Biomarker.  ScienceDaily.  Retrieved January 9, 2021 From http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/12/201229080248.htm

 

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2020, Memories (Those Mental Representations) For Loved Ones Lost But Never Forgotten, Give Them Their Bragging Rights!

Honor them by talking about how wonderful they lead their life. Speak of the positive deeds they bestowed upon you and others. Address how they made your life more meaningful with their existence. Speak of their humor. Talk about the numerous events you attended with them. Express how they were a positive role model worth emulating. Describe their talents. Speak of how they encouraged your pursuits. Indicate the many ways they showed humanity towards you and other people. Discuss the celebrations you shared together.

You will do all of this through tears and a heavy heart, of course, but these conversations will keep their spirits alive and show your continued love for them because genuine love never dies. A smile will appear on your face because they were Yours!

Honoring is not a one-off, but a constant for the rest of your life.

These are the people worth bragging about and idolizing. And why shouldn’t you?! Without trying, by merely being themselves, they helped mold you into the good person you are today.

Wishing All Of You A Safe And Meaningful New Year!

Vikki