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How to forgive: a road-map for living joyfully

How to forgive: a road-map for living joyfully

By Amy Dishion, MPH, Co-founder Healthy Nerves LLC

In the year 1711, Alexander Pope said this: To err is human; to forgive, divine (Pope, 2007). Clearly, the concept of forgiveness has been part of society for a good deal of time. Forgiveness is an essential life skill, as it releases us from the bondage of hurt and pain from the past. Research has linked forgiveness with…

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The Emotional Impact of Infertility.

The Emotional Impact of Infertility.

By Amy Dishion, MPH, Co-Founder Healthy Nerves, LLC

Looking back, I should have realized I might run into fertility problems. I was sixteen the first time I experienced amenorrhea, or lack of menstruation. I knew losing my period was not normal, but I was young, and didn’t feel comfortable bringing this issue up with anyone. When my period finally returned, after about an eight…

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Do I have PTSD??? An animated case example.

Ever wonder what PTSD is? Many people suffer from PTSD including veterans, people who were abused as children, first responders, and those who experience domestic violence. In this animated case example, we explore PTSD from onset to treatment. We then go over the causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Only a mental health professional can diagnose and treat PTSD. This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only.If you enjoy this video by Healthy Nerves, please subscribe and like our page.

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Psychological Benefits of Meditation and Mindfulness - Podcast Episode 2

In this episode of the Healthy Nerves Podcast, we interview Leslie Jeffries who is a corporate and individual meditation instructor. Together, Amy and Leslie explore the psychological benefits of meditation and mindfulness. Tune in to learn more about this timely and fascinating topic. If you like this video, please like and subscribe to our page Healthy Nerves.Healthy Nerves is a community interested in the brain and health. Whether you are a neurologist, patient, medical student, psychiatrist, health enthusiast, neuroscientist, nurse, or just someone interested in the brain, we hope to have the content you desire. We offer podcasts, videos, a blog, a newsletter, and much more!Find out more at www.healthynerves.orgThe audio for this podcast with graciously provided by Lee Eisenstein, Hoku Award Winning Guitarist From Hawaii, see "Catch the Wave" on Songs for a Dreamer by Lee Eisenstein on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Dreamer-Lee-Eisenstein/dp/B000003GKZ#meditation#mindfulness#podcast#brain#healthynerves#serenity#science#health#wellness#podcast#mentalhealth#psychology#interview

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Agoraphobia: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis

Agoraphobia often presents as an extreme fear of specific situations such as open spaces; often even leaving the house produces significant distress and fear. The diagnosis is clinical with the DSM V criteria. Treatment is with CBT and an SSRI. If you like this video, please like our page Healthy NervesHealthy Nerves is a community interested in the brain and health. Whether you are a neurologist, patient, medical student, psychiatrist, health enthusiast, neuroscientist, nurse, or just someone interested in the brain, we hope to have the content you desire.Check out our website at www.healthynerves.orgMusic for this video was graciously contributed by Lee Eisenstein, Hoku Award Winning Guitarist From Hawaii:"Catch the Wave" - Songs for a Dreamer by Lee Eisenstein on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Dreamer-Lee-Eisenstein/dp/B000003GKZBlank slide to follow along: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=118531076488939&set=a.103394518002595Completed Slide: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=131931831815530&set=a.103394518002595#agoraphobia#panic#usmle#medicalschool#housebound#openspaces#locuscoeruleus#norepinephrine#amygdala#childhoodadversity#palpitations#tachycardia#sweating#trembling#chestpain#symptoms#diagnosis#tsh#cbc#cmp#ecg#mitralvalve#hyperthyroid#panicattack#cbt#ssri#benzodiazepine#suicide

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Panic Disorder: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis

Panic disorder is characterized by repeated panic attacks that cause persistent concern about having another attack or symptoms. Note, having a panic attack does not = panic disorder. Symptoms of a panic attack can include things such as palpitations, sweating, SOB, choking, or chest pain. Treatment is often with cognitive behavioral therapy and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. If you like this video, please like our page Healthy Nerves.Healthy Nerves is a community interested in the brain and health. Whether you are a neurologist, patient, medical student, psychiatrist, health enthusiast, neuroscientist, nurse, or just someone interested in the brain, we hope to have the content you desire.Check out our website at www.healthynerves.orgMusic for this video was graciously contributed by Lee Eisenstein, Hoku Award Winning Guitarist From Hawaii:"Catch the Wave" - Songs for a Dreamer by Lee Eisenstein on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Dreamer-Lee-Eisenstein/dp/B000003GKZBlank slide to follow along: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=118531076488939&set=a.103394518002595Completed Slide: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=131895961819117&set=a.103394518002595#panic#usmle#medicalschool#locuscoeruleus#norepinephrine#amygdala#childhoodadversity#palpitations#tachycardia#sweating#trembling#chestpain#agoraphobia#symptoms#diagnosis#tsh#cbc#cmp#ecg#mitralvalve#hyperthyroid#panicattack#cbt#ssri#benzodiazepine#suicide

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder: symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Body dysmorphic disorder is characterized by a preoccupation with a body part(s). The defect that is causing the preoccupation is often very minor or entirely imagined. The diagnosis with the DSM V criteria. Treatment is with cognitive-behavioral therapy specific for body dysmorphia. For patients, education and a focus on their suffering rather than the perceived defect can go a long way. Cosmetic surgery for those with body dysmorphia is not recommended. If you like this video, please like our page Healthy NervesHealthy Nerves is a community interested in the brain and health. Whether you are a neurologist, patient, medical student, psychiatrist, health enthusiast, neuroscientist, nurse, or just someone interested in the brain, we hope to have the content you desire.Check out our website at www.healthynerves.orgMusic for this video was graciously contributed by Lee Eisenstein, Hoku Award Winning Guitarist From Hawaii:"Catch the Wave" - Songs for a Dreamer by Lee Eisenstein on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Dreamer-Lee-Eisenstein/dp/B000003GKZBlank slide to follow along: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=118531076488939&set=a.103394518002595Completed Slide: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=131738945168152&set=a.103394518002595#USMLE#Medicalschool#COMLEX#psychiatry#bodydysmorphia#body#cosmetic#socialanxiety#anxiety#depression#symptoms#diagnosis#dsm#preoccupied#insight#cbt#ssri#clomipramine#suicide#disorder#brain#healthynerves

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Trichotillomania: symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Trichotillomania is a hair-pulling disorder. The person pulls on their hair repeatedly resulting in breaks and hair loss. The diagnosis is clinical, based on the DSM V criteria under obsessive-compulsive related disorders. Treatment includes CBT and habit reversal therapy.

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Skin Picking (Excoriation) Disorder: symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Skin Picking (Excoriation) Disorder is characterized by repeated picking, biting, or rubbing of the skin causing lesions. The person is usually aware that the picking is harmful yet they are unable to stop. It is classified in the DSM V in the obsessive-compulsive related disorders. Treatment is CBT, habit reversal therapy, or acceptance/commitment therapy. SSRI's may also be used. If you like this video, please subscribe to our channel. Healthy Nerves is a community interested in the brain and health. Whether you are a neurologist, patient, medical student, psychiatrist, health enthusiast, neuroscientist, nurse, or just someone interested in the brain, we hope to have the content you desire. Check out our website at www.healthynerves.org Music for this video was graciously contributed by Lee Eisenstein, Hoku Award Winning Guitarist From Hawaii: "Catch the Wave" - Songs for a Dreamer by Lee Eisenstein on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Dreamer-... Blank slide to follow along: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=... Completed Slide: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=... #skinpicking #excoriation #skinpickingdisorder #anxiety #ocd #usmle #study #comlex #medicalschool #lesion #itching #clinical #diagnosis #dermatology #psychiatry #dsm #cbt #habitreversaltherapy #acceptancecommitmenttherapy #ssri #antipsychotic

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Hoarding Disorder: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis

Hoarding disorder is characterized by having extreme difficulty discarding possessions regardless of their value. It often causes an extremely cluttered home to the point they are unable to use the basic active living areas. Treatment is with CBT specific for hoarding disorder.If you like this video, please like our page Healthy NervesHealthy Nerves is a community interested in the brain and health. Whether you are a neurologist, patient, medical student, psychiatrist, health enthusiast, neuroscientist, nurse, or just someone interested in the brain, we hope to have the content you desire.Check out our website at www.healthynerves.orgMusic for this video was graciously contributed by Lee Eisenstein, Hoku Award Winning Guitarist From Hawaii:"Catch the Wave" - Songs for a Dreamer by Lee Eisenstein on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Dreamer-Lee-Eisenstein/dp/B000003GKZBlank slide to follow along: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=118531076488939&set=a.103394518002595Completed Slide: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=119023226439724&set=a.103394518002595#hoarding#usmle#study#comlex#psychiatry#nclex#research#gad#depression#ocd#clutter#animal#discard#possession#stress#cbt#safety#fire#chronic#progressive#brain

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Presentation, Diagnosis, Treatment, and P...

Obsessive compulsive disorder is characterized by intrusive thoughts that cause anxiety leading to repetitive behaviors to decrease the distress. The diagnosis is clinical with DSM V criteria. The first-line treatment is CBT with exposure and response prevention. If you like this video, please like our page Healthy Nerves.Healthy Nerves is a community interested in the brain and health. Whether you are a neurologist, patient, medical student, psychiatrist, health enthusiast, neuroscientist, nurse, or just someone interested in the brain, we hope to have the content you desire.Check out our website at: www.healthynerves.orgMusic for this video was graciously contributed by Lee Eisenstein, Hoku Award Winning Guitarist From Hawaii:"Catch the Wave" - Songs for a Dreamer by Lee Eisenstein on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Dreamer-Lee-Eisenstein/dp/B000003GKZ Blank slide to follow along: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=118531076488939&set=a.103394518002595Completed Slide: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=118998756442171&set=a.103394518002595#obsessive#compulsive#disorder#OCD#tourettes#anxiety#depression#tics#intrusive#study#usmle#step2ck#comlex#symptoms#DSMV#egodystonic#CBT#ssri#clomipramine#brain#brainhealthmatters#healthynerves

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Presentation, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Pr...

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive worrying and hyper-arousal. It is diagnosed clinically by excessive worrying for greater than 6 months without another cause. The first-line treatment is CBT with or without a serotonergic antidepressant.If you like this video, please like our page Healthy Nerves.Healthy Nerves is a community interested in the brain and health. Whether you are a neurologist, patient, medical student, psychiatrist, health enthusiast, neuroscientist, nurse, or just someone interested in the brain, we hope to have the content you desire.Check out our website at: www.healthynerves.orgMusic for this video was graciously contributed by Lee Eisenstein, Hoku Award Winning Guitarist From Hawaii:"Catch the Wave" on Songs for a Dreamer by Lee Eisenstein on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Dreamer-Lee-Eisenstein/dp/B000003GKZBlank slide to follow along: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=118531076488939&set=a.103394518002595Completed GAD Slide: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=118532429822137&set=a.103394518002595#generalizedanxietydisorder#gad#depression#USMLE#COMLEX#symptoms#worry#stress#diagnosis#hyperthyroidism#cognitivebehavioraltherapy#cbt#ssri#snri#buspirone#pregabalin#prognosis#treatment#brain#healthynerves#brainhealthmatters#Study#neurology#psychiatry#nclex#step1

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Episode 1: Dementia, Delirium, and Caregiver Support

Dementia is a general term for several neurologic conditions including Alzheimer's disease. These conditions are often progressive, taking away cognitive abilities and memory. Delirium, however, is an acute condition that often has an identifiable underlying cause. Find out more in the first Healthy Nerves podcast. In this episode, we interview Sarah Burke, RMA. Sarah has been working with patients with dementia and delirium for years. In this episode, we cover the symptoms, what to expect as the disease progresses, and how caregivers and loved ones can best interact with people with these conditions. If you would like to get in touch with Sarah:  sarah.burke@chemeketa.edu Check out the audio version of this podcast! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v4RUIKWZJT9LHm1GNM2o5 Apple Itunes: Coming Soon Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/healthy-nerves Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/healthy-nerves Healthy Nerves is a community interested in the brain and health. Whether you are a neurologist, patient, medical student, psychiatrist, health enthusiast, neuroscientist, nurse, or just someone interested in the brain, we hope to have the content you desire. We offer podcasts, videos, a blog, a newsletter, and much more! Find out more at www.healthynerves.org For more information on the audio used in this podcast, see "Catch the Wave" on Songs for a Dreamer by Lee Eisenstein on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Dreamer-Lee-Eisenstein/dp/B000003GKZ #Brainhealth #dementia #delirium #caregiver #nurse #health #healthcare #aging #elderly

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The CDC estimates that up to 1-in-5 US citizens suffer from chronic pain. It can cause loss of work, exercise, and a significant psychological toll. Check out our latest blog to find out how to overcome it! https://healthynerves.wordpress.com/2020/04/24/the-secret-to-chronic-pain-management

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