Ensuring Confidentiality in Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training
The following Ensuring Confidentiality in Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training educates healthcare providers on the foundational legal principles underpinning confidentiality in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. Furthermore, SUD is a treatable mental disorder that affects a person’s brain and behavior, leading to their inability to control their use of substances like legal or illegal drugs, […]
Understanding Psychotropic Medications Training
The following Understanding Psychotropic Medications Training educates healthcare providers (HCP) on the different types of psychotropic medications. Medications can play an important role in treating mental disorders and conditions. They are also frequently used in conjunction with other treatments, including psychotherapy and brain stimulation therapy. Additionally, medications can affect people in different ways, and it […]
Comprehensive Suicide Prevention for Healthcare Providers Training
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death for people of all ages worldwide and a global public health concern. Suicide is the second most common cause of death for young people in the United States between the ages of 10 and 24, raising serious concerns about public health. Additionally, the Centers for Disease […]
Physician Burnout is Rising
Physician burnout is on the rise, and the increase is sharpest among younger primary doctors. A new study conducted by the Commonwealth Fund found that over half of medical practitioners under the age of 55 have reported feeling burned out or stressed. The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to the rise in stressed doctors. Physicians report […]
Social Media and Teens
With the rise of technology, our daily lives are becoming more dependent on social media. Teenagers are especially susceptible to social media due to having free time. Research shows that there are plenty of negative psychological effects on teenagers. There seems to be a strong correlation between texting, anxiety and lowered self-esteem. And even though […]