Oriental medical practitioners like me use the concept of ‘opposite interdependent energies’ to explain and highlight the necessity of balance in the body and in the environment. We call these energies yin and yang (pronounced ...
Our two previous articles discussed caregiving as a public health problem; types, recipients, and challenges of caregiving; and the effects of caregiving on the health and functioning of caregivers. This article focuses on navigating multiple ...
Mental health constitutes a pivotal component of overall well-being, impacting every individual regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Nevertheless, members of the LGBTQ+ community frequently confront distinct mental health challenges stemming from societal ...
The 35th president of the United States, John F. Kennedy, once said that “The great enemy of truth is very often not the lie—deliberate, contrived and dishonest—but the myth—persistent, persuasive and unrealistic” (Kennedy, 1962). We ...
The behavioral health and addiction treatment industries handle some of the most sensitive and valuable patient data in all of health care. And yet many professionals continue to rely on outdated, insecure communication tools that ...
What is the background and foundations to the Inclusive Recovery Cities model? Recovery is a global phenomenon, but it is very clear that while there are common features to what recovery looks like in different ...
Introduction For more than three decades, the 12 Core Functions have provided the backbone of professional alcohol and drug counseling. From screening to consultation, these functions define the what of a counselor’s work—the fundamental tasks ...
In recent years, the field of addiction treatment has undergone significant transformations, particularly regarding terminology and federal policies governing medication dispensing. These changes aim to reduce stigma, enhance patient access, and improve treatment outcomes for ...
The Chinese became aware of the principles of acupuncture over 5,000 years ago. Warriors noticed that specific physical ailments started to improve after receiving puncture wounds during sword fights. Chinese physicians began to observe the ...
Our first article defined and discussed caregiving as a public health issue, explored its types, challenges, and recipients, and presented findings from a report by the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC, 2020). This article addresses ...
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