Mental Health

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THE NUMEROUS HEALTH BENEFITS FROM READING BOOKS

[VIDEO:  THE POWER OF BOOKS:  25 HEALTH BENEFITS OF DAILY READING  (SOURCE:  EUREKA, 2023)]

As an aside, in anticipation of Valentine’s Day, a book is a lovely gift for that special someone!

Vikki

Reference

Eureka. (2023, May 31).  The Power Of Books:  25 Health Benefits Of Daily Reading. [VIDEO].  Retrieved From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuJdIETNaRY

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WEIGHT GAIN IS MORE SOPHISTICATED THAN MERELY EATING FOOD

All too often, people say that overweight individuals need to pull themselves away from the dining room table.  However, let’s look at other available alternatives that can cause weight gain.

Prescribed medications are one of the explanations for overweight individuals:  Thyroid medication, birth control, arthritis, pain management, anti-depressants, and others are responsible for those additional pounds.

Also, peri-menopausal and menopausal women can increase pounds because of hormones not being released from the body.

The situation can become more complex for individuals when they have to take more than one of these medications.  The potential is there that they can double their weight gain.

What needs to be addressed is that because of the additional weight gain, there’s the possibility of these individuals experiencing higher blood sugar levels, cardio issues, and blood pressure conditions (i.e., metabolic syndrome) which they did not have before taking any of these medications.  Further, these individuals will now have to be prescribed additional medications for diabetes, cardio, and blood pressure.

As if that weren’t enough medical drama, a person with diabetes can experience personality changes until their blood sugar is deemed at a healthy level through diet and, yes, those other prescribed medications by their physician.

It can become quite an exhausting health odyssey and it’s all because of those initial medications!

Vikki

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LET’S WEAR SOME PINK FOR AN IMPORTANT CAUSE!

The Cleveland Clinic (2024) offers media to assist in decreasing tension and anxiety for those who’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer:  “Find helpful podcasts from Cleveland Clinic doctors on proper behaviors and techniques for relaxation and healing for patients with breast cancer.” 

Breastcancer.org (2024) talks about how we can provide emotional support for loved ones with breast cancer, and that breast cancer is not only a condition that can affect females [as an example, the National Cancer Institute at The National Institutes of Health (2024) emphasizes that the disease can occur in members of the younger population.  However, the diagnosis is often rare.]

Also, the controversies regarding the awareness month, different stages of breast cancer, people who might experience triggers during the month, and other important information are explained (Breastcancer.org, 2024).  

The World Health Organization (2024) reported that awareness allows individuals to receive early detection for better outcomes, but favorable outcomes can only surface when infrastructure  barriers are removed.  Finally, the World Health Organization (2024) also discusses the importance of policy changes in nations creating barriers, and lifestyle changes to decrease the levels of breast cancer.  

Vikki

References

Breastcancer.org.  (2024).  About Breast Cancer.  Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Retrieved From https://www.breastcancer.org/about-breast-cancer/breast-cancer-awareness-month

Cleveland Clinic. (2024).  Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center Menu.  Breast Cancer Podcasts For Relaxation.  Retrieved From https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/cancer/depts/breast/podcasts

National Cancer Institute At The National Institutes Of Health (NIH). (2024).  Childhood Breast Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version.  Retrieved From https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/patient/child-breast-treatment-pdq

World Health Organization.  (2024).  WHO Global Breast Cancer Initiative: Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Theme: No One Should Face Breast Cancer Alone.  Background.  Retrieved From https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2024/10/01/default-calendar/who-global-breast-cancer-initiative–breast-cancer-awareness-month

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The Mediterranean Diet:  Health Benefits Are Plentiful

Darby (2024) provides this informative read in, “Why Is The Mediterranean Diet Good For You? Here Are 5 Mental and Physical Health Benefits.”

As always when beginning a new diet, consult with your physician.

Vikki

Reference

Darby, M. (2024).  Why Is The Mediterranean Diet Good For You? Here Are 5 Mental and Physical Health Benefits.  Retrieved From https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/other/why-is-the-mediterranean-diet-good-for-you-here-are-5-mental-and-physical-health-benefits/ar-AA1n92TD#

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A Brief Word On What Clarity Allows To Happen

OBJECTIVITY MEETS INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY

When someone possesses clear thinking, there are opportunities for having more objectivity  (i.e., open-mindedness) to occur.  Suppose this same individual is blessed with intellectual curiosity.  They can think of any number of possibilities in resolving an issue, instead of landing on merely the first thing that comes to mind.  They will exhaust all possibilities until they find the correct one.

Mental health experts with these criteria will become leaders because they have some of the most important qualities imaginable in treating their clientele.

Vikki

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Other Variables Associated With Psychiatric Disorders

Incidence Trajectories of Psychiatric Disorders After Assault, Injury, and Bereavement

As we all know, research conducted within one country can benefit others by bringing awareness.  The following research is no exception.

Chen, Shen, & Liechtenstein, et al. (2024) talk about how people who did not have a prior psychiatric condition may experience one after experiencing an injury, act of violence, or grief in their study, “Incidence Trajectories of Psychiatric Disorders After Assault, Injury, and Bereavement.”

By having this information before a potential situation occurs, a person can recognize when there are behaviors or personality changes with a loved one.

Vikki

Reference

Chen, Y, Ph.D., Shen, Q, Ph.D., Lichtenstein, P, Ph.D., et al.  (2024, January 17).  Incidence Trajectories of Psychiatric Disorders After Assault, Injury, and Bereavement. JAMA Psychiatry. Published online January 17, 2024. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2023.5156.  Retrieved from https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2814163

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Why Is There An Increasing Number Of Cancer Diagnoses Among Young Adults?

Cancer Among Adults Under The Age Of 50

Every generation has a population of young adults who are mostly vibrant, healthy, and with a certain joie de vivre.  Sadly, there is an uptick in the number of young adults under the age of 50 being diagnosed with different types of cancer.  

Why?

Carbajal (2024), Cleveland Clinic (2022), and the NCI Staff – National Cancer Institute (2020) explore the phenomenon.

Vikki

References

Carbajal, E. (2024). Experts scramble to understand rising cancer rates in young adults.  Retrieved From https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/oncology/experts-scramble-to-understand-rising-cancer-rates-in-young-adults.html

Cleveland Clinic. (2022, March 17).  6 Warning Signs Of Colin Cancer.  Video. [YouTube].  Retrieved From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__WkQfzh7V4

NCI Staff – National Cancer Institute. (2020). Why Is Colorectal Cancer Rising Rapidly among Young Adults? Retrieved From https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2020/colorectal-cancer-rising-younger-adults

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When Psychiatrists And Law Enforcement Have The Same Role

Protecting The Public From Harm, And Preventing Someone Diagnosed With A Mental Condition From Becoming Public Enemy Number 1 – A person has to wonder how many people have been needlessly killed, and severely injured since “A Dangerous Mental Health Condition” was published in days gone by, https://vikkisuttonpsychblog.com/category/a-dangerous-mental-health-condition/, and other articles over the years discussing mental health conditions and violence.

To be sure, psychiatrists and law enforcement have a lot on their plate!

The former has an enormous caseload of patients they have to treat in their practice, while the latter is dealing with any number of Homeland Security issues on a daily basis.

Combining A Mental Health Condition With Guns In The Household – Do people have a right to have guns in their households to protect themselves from the nefarious elements in their immediate environment? Yes, they do. However, a mental health condition and guns in the household are a dangerous combination. No one with a mental health condition should have access to guns because those individuals are not in their correct frame of mind. They will not use guns responsibly!

Kudos to family members, psychiatrists, and police officers who take these conditions seriously by taking actions humanly possible to prevent tragedy from occurring.  Be that as it may, there is a SERIOUS disconnect when someone with a psychotic break ends up harming the public, and there were entities who were aware of the situation and did nothing at all to create a positive outcome.  No one should have to die because they have a mental health problem, nor should members of the public be subjected to violence because of the individual with said issue.

Vikki