Fri.Feb 21, 2025

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Pre-Loss Grief and the Emotional Cost of Saying Goodbye in Advance

Very Well Mind

Grieving a loved one as they face an age-related illness brings about complicated emotions. Experts share ways to cope with these feelings and manage the process.

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Elizabeth Loftus, False Memories and the Search for My True Self

Mad in America

I n 1991, when I was 17 years old, I had a breakdown and entered talk therapy for the first time. Over the course of my last year in high school, my first psychotherapist blamed the breakdown on repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse, and I believed her. Two years later, as a first-year student at the University of Washington, I read an article in the campus newspaper about Elizabeth Beth Loftus, and her theory that some repressed memories of sexual abuse were false, particularly those rec

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Everything You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease as a Caregiver, According to Experts

Very Well Mind

Whether youre in the throes of your loved ones journey or someone close to you received a diagnosis, heres what to know about Alzheimers disease, and how to support yourself as a caregiver.

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ADHD Therapists Share Their Toughest Cases

ADDitude

Adults with ADHD bring deeply personal and unique struggles to their therapists. And, in many cases, personal growth and development hinges on better management of the condition. ADDitude magazine asked practitioners who specialize in ADHD about their clients toughest problems, and the strategies that move them in the right direction. Here is what they said.

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Caring for the Alzheimer's Caregiver

Very Well Mind

It takes a village to care for a loved one with Alzheimer'sbut that doesn't mean you should ignore your own needs. Find tools and resources you need to support your well-being.

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90 Meetings in 90 Days: Alcohol Recovery Support 

Clear Behavioral Health

For many, the availability and importance of support groups for sobriety arent very widely known. Once you start to attend support groups, you might hear other attendees talking about a 90-90 challenge. The 90-90 challenge is when you attend 90 meetings in 90 days which is a highly recommended method that can offer stability, support and is a great way to utilize your time.

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6 Things Never to Do When Caring for Someone With Alzheimer's

Very Well Mind

Its important for caregivers to understand what not to do as much as to learn what to do to better support their loved ones. Learn what to avoid when caring for someone with Alzheimers.

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How I Found Meaning Outside of Caregiving My Loved One With Alzheimer's

Very Well Mind

Being a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's disease is not for the weak. Learn how finding meaning outside of caregiving and putting herself first helped Wendy battle burnout.

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Morning Ireland: Dr Lorcan Martin on College concerns regarding new Mental Health Bill

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

In advance of the press release regarding his opening address to the College NCHD Conference 2025 , College President Dr Lorcan Martin spoke with Morning Ireland to further discuss the concerns of the College regarding the new Mental Health Bill, particularly regarding the ability of medical professionals to involuntarily hospitalise severely mentally ill patients, but not to treat them.

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How I'm Keeping the Memory of My Mom Alive in the Face of Alzheimer's

Very Well Mind

How exactly do we remain connected to the person we loved before Alzheimers came for their mind? Read Dana's story and learn what experts recommend when caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's.

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ADHD Parents’ Medication Guide

American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)

Overview of diagnosis and pharmacologic management of ADHD in children by the American Psychiatric Association

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10 Doctor-Recommended Ways to Take Care of Yourself as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

Very Well Mind

Self-care is essential for Alzheimers caregivers, as caregiving itself can increase your risk for chronic stress, burnout, anxiety and depression, and the risk of developing dementia yourself.

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Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD)

American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)

Organizaiton that provides information, resources, and support for persons with ADHD.

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11 Things About Caregiving That Nobody Warns You

Very Well Mind

Caregiving can be extremely difficult, and its hard to be fully prepared for what lies ahead, especially when so much of caregiving is unpredictable and constantly changing.

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Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)

American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)

Worldwide community of adults with ADHD who strive to make it possible to thrive with ADHD.

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5 Surprising Ways TikTok's "Floor Time" Enhances Mental Health

Very Well Mind

"Floor Time" is a popular trend on TikTok where you simply lie on the ground and decompress. There are numerous mental health benefits that make this easy practice worth a try.

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ADHD Resource Center

American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)

A resource hub from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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How the Progression of Alzheimer's Changes You

Very Well Mind

Learn about the stages of Alzheimers, how the condition affects the brain, and what patients and caregivers can do to maintain and improve quality of life as the disease progresses.

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ADDitude Magazine

American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)

WebMD site that includes free articles and resources.

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Press Statement: College President at NCHD Conference calls 2025 a ‘pivotal year’ for mental health services in Ireland

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

College of Psychiatrists President: 2025 a pivotal year for mental health services in Ireland CPsychI-President-Welcoming-Address-to-NCHD-Conference-2025-

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Article: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of ADHD in Children and Adolescents

American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)

The post Article: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of ADHD in Children and Adolescents appeared first on APNA.

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Is Your Partner’s Porn Addiction Affecting Your Relationship?

The Online Therapist

Men consume pornography for a variety of reasons, including biological, psychological, and societal effects. A strong sex drive, fuelled by testosterone, can result in frequent sexual thoughts and cravings, making pornography an appealing outlet.

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ADDA Courses

American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)

Free Attention Deficit Disorder Association courses geared towards educating patients and families, as well as providers.

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APNA eLearning Center Courses

American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)

Presentations with contact hours that explore a range of topics related to ADHD and their implications for PMH nursing practice.

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Article: Evidence-based pharmacological treatment options…

American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)

From "Pharmacology & Therapeutics", summary of current medication options, issues and gaps in the literature, and an overview of efforts to develop new pharmacologic treatments for children and young adults with ADHD.

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Article: Sex differences in predicting ADHD clinical diagnosis and pharmacological treatment

American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)

From "European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry", a study that investigated sex differences in the severity and presentation of ADHD symptoms, conduct problems, and learning problems in males and females with and without clinically diagnosed ADHD, then investigated the predictive associations of these symptom domains on being diagnosed and treated for ADHD in males and females.

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