Cognitive behavioral therapy could benefit mental health of children with long-term conditions
By Katherine Shagoury The mental health of children and young people with some long-term physical conditions could benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), according to a new study published in...
Read MoreMindfulness possible tool for mothers with opioid use disorder, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Participation in a mindfulness-based parenting intervention reduce depression symptoms for mothers in treatment for opioid use disorder, according to a new study by researchers at Thomas Jefferson...
Read MoreHigh-fat diet could promote depression, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Scientists from the University of Glasgow in Scotland demonstrated the links between the consumption of diets high in saturated fats that lead to obesity and development of...
Read MoreWhat integrative providers need to know about medicinal cannabis
By Katherine Shagoury We need to end the stigma around cannabis use, said Carey Clark, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, at the 2019 Integrative Healthcare Symposium in New York City. The endocannabinoid...
Read MoreMindfulness tool to decrease stress in caregivers of veterans, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Mindfulness therapy may be an effective way of mitigating the stress experienced by spouses and other informal caregivers for military veterans, according to a new study by...
Read MoreStudy shows beneficial effects of acupuncture on post-traumatic stress
By Katherine Shagoury Acupuncture intervention shows promise as a complementary approach to improving both psychological and pain symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a natural disaster, according to...
Read MoreEncouraging patients in meaning and purpose for positive living
By Lorraine Gahles-Kildow, PhD To have the personality trait or state of openness allows us to avail ourselves of new experiences and new possibilities. These types of people love learning,...
Read MoreThe roles of the integrative mental health provider
By Julie Luzarraga Practicing in an integrative setting as a mental health provider requires the practitioner to diversify their skill set and develop flexibility in how we work with patients....
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