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PTSD Education

@PTSDEducation

An array of educational resources from @MGHPsychAcademy for clinicians involved in screening & treatment of veterans & their families. #SOT #Vets #PTSD #TBI

 Boston, MA
mghcme.org/homefront
Joined May 2009
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Perspective from #emergencymedicine on both the efficacy and the access-related challenges of treating opioid use disorder with medications. -- ow.ly/W2vc30k8GIu -- #addiction #substanceuse #recovery #hospitals #doctors #nursing
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Learn more about our renowned conference on #substanceuse disorders this February in Orlando. Register now to save on tuition & travel. Tons of guidance for improving patient outcomes. -- ow.ly/bcat30kVjxy -- #mentalhealth #primarycare #psychnursing #addiction #psychology
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Find useful resources, information & links from @VA_PTSD_Info to help cope with the aftermath of #trauma and traumatic events. -- ow.ly/G1Cv30jegar -- #PTSD #mentalhealth #psychiatry #primarycare #publichealth #communityhealth
VA.gov | Veterans Affairs

VA.gov | Veterans Affairs

Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

ptsd.va.gov
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Learn more about our comprehensive, 3-day training on assessment & treatment across all major #mentalhealth conditions, including #PTSD. -- ow.ly/aNlw30jZ2FR -- Code TW1 saves $50. #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #nursing #psychnursing
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This article looks at the growing #anxiety epidemic in America. If you're in #mentalhealth or #primarycare, effective screening & treatment strategies are critical. -- ow.ly/HcwO30jV4Pe -- #psychiatry #stress #wellness #health
America Really Is in The Midst of a Rising Anxiety Epidemic

America Really Is in The Midst of a Rising Anxiety Epidemic

It's not just you.

sciencealert.com
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Stressed? Here's a brief article on the health benefits of yoga and how much is needed to provide stress reduction. -- ow.ly/TRAm30kMnZn -- #mentalhealth #PTSD #anxiety -- Learn more about #mindbody techniques in our easy-to-use online courses: ow.ly/rNEt30kMo1b
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Our faculty expert @DrSarahWakeman is cited in this article on the growing number of overdoses tied to #fentanyl. -- ow.ly/5BgP30jQ6FY -- #addiction #substanceuse #publichealth #hospitals #communityhealth
The Hard-to-Trace Ingredient Behind Skyrocketing Cocaine Deaths

The Hard-to-Trace Ingredient Behind Skyrocketing Cocaine Deaths

Often laced into popular illicit drugs, synthetic opioids are killing more people than heroin or OxyContin.

theatlantic.com
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Free CME/CE session for #schoolhealth clinicians and #educators on the health of student #veterans -- ow.ly/D8q930iPZWb -- #mentalhealth #highereducation #colleges #psychology #communityhealth
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Research on a specific hormone and the #health effects of traumatic #stress -- ow.ly/CnZS30jvRkp -- #PTSD #trauma #mentalhealth #wellness #healthcare #science #psychiatry
In Rats And Traumatized Children, 'Hunger Hormone' Appears Key In Ill Effects Of Stress

In Rats And Traumatized Children, 'Hunger Hormone' Appears Key In Ill Effects Of Stress

New research out of MGH nails down a link between ghrelin and the health effects of traumatic stress, in lab rodents and among children in a violent, Taliban-controlled area of Pakistan,

wbur.org
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Resources, information & links to help cope with the aftermath of #trauma and traumatic events. -- ow.ly/iTLR30jefUU -- #PTSD #mentalhealth #psychiatry #primarycare #publichealth #communityhealth
VA.gov | Veterans Affairs

VA.gov | Veterans Affairs

Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

ptsd.va.gov
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Free online session on recognizing & addressing the prevalence of domestic violence among #veterans -- ow.ly/pbrK30iQ02m -- #milfamilies #mentalhealth #psychiatry #primarycare #socialwork #psychology
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Some good basic #health tips to share with your patients, colleagues, and friends. -- ow.ly/X3g330jdUlj -- #wellness #mentalhealth #energy #mindbody
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#CBT has a role in helping patients navigate debilitating #mentalhealth conditions - ow.ly/oCV930kBgAR - Apply these skills in your practice to help those w/ anxiety, #PTSD & more. See our list of easy-to-use online courses here: ow.ly/VOyV30kBgCt #militaryhealth
A New Approach to Treating Hypochondria (Published 2018)

A New Approach to Treating Hypochondria (Published 2018)

Instead of focusing on patients’ unexplained symptoms, cognitive behavioral therapy encourages patients to replace unrealistic or unhelpful thoughts with more rational ideas.

nytimes.com
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Guidance from of our faculty on the signs and symptoms to look for with #Bipolar#Disorder -- ow.ly/Za3L30jvTpr -- #mentalhealth #psychiatry #primarycare #psychnursing #health #psychology #socialwork
The Subtle Signs of Bipolar Disorder You Need to Know About

The Subtle Signs of Bipolar Disorder You Need to Know About

It's more than simple mood swings.

prevention.com
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Our faculty expert Dr John Kelly of @RecoveryAnswers is cited in this article on how language affects #publichealth -- ow.ly/iuZ230jqbqA -- #addiction #substanceuse #mentalhealth #reducestigma #recovery
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If you work with #veterans and #milfamilies, check out this free online CME/CE session on Couples Therapy for #PTSD -- ow.ly/6shV30iQ3QC -- Important for #mentalhealth and #primarycare clinicians. #socialwork #nursing #psychology
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Article highlights research that shows #meditation can help cognitive #resiliency later on in life. -- ow.ly/jOHn30jdTnm -- #mentalhealth #brianhealth #healthyaging #olderadults #wellness #mindbody #healthcare
People who meditate an hour a day age SLOWER

People who meditate an hour a day age SLOWER

Researchers at the UC Davis found that older people who meditate regularly were more likely to have an increased attention span and less likely to show signs of age-related cognitive decline.

dailymail.com
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This free session from our Homefront series addresses an important issue for #milfamilies: When One Family Member Serves the Entire Family Serves -- ow.ly/V3Vh30jcNsR -- #militaryhealth #mentalhealth #PTSD #publichealth #communityhealth #primarycare
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Free online CME/CE session addresses #mentalhealth and physical health conditions associated w/ military sexual #trauma -- ow.ly/JHlJ30iQ0Ex -- Important for clinicians in #militaryhealth, #primarycare, #socialwork, #psychiatry and more.
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Study shows that #meditation helped change expression in genes and stimulate meaningful decreases in blood pressure. -- ow.ly/lldr30jp4YP -- See our list of easy-to-use #mindbody medicine courses at: ow.ly/IEL630jp52o #mentalhealth #wellness #psychology
Harvard Study: Clearing Your Mind Affects Your Genes And Can Lower Your Blood Pressure

Harvard Study: Clearing Your Mind Affects Your Genes And Can Lower Your Blood Pressure

Harvard researchers pinpointed dozens of genes that operated differently in people whose blood pressure dropped after they started meditating.

wbur.org
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