Minneapolis St. Paul Mental Health Blog

Using Opioids for Pain is a reasonable path for those with serious chronic pain, however, there is a growing concern over the fact at 1 in 4 are misusing it.

According to information from studies and in PsychCongress.com for substance abuse and addiction:

Relevant studies around depression in women are widely known,

yet there seems to be a lack of data and understanding once the data is broken down to color of the skin and location, this is not right.  According to a recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry:

Herbs for Depression | What is it? Rhodiola is a plant. The root is used as medicine.  

As many states expand the role of advanced-practice registered nurses and nurse practitioners, there's plenty of reasons to welcome this latest shift in the healthcare landscape, according to Healthcare Finance.

Mental Health update | APRNs provide positive outcomes for patients in a timely, accurate, effective manner.

• Fact #1:  Despite a predicted shortage of primary-care providers, some states do not allow nurse practitioners to practice to the full extent of their training.
• Fact #2:  Full practice nurse practitioners linked to improved health outcomes.

 Does Biofeedback work?  Getting / feeling better, getting help from professionals is a great way to deal with mental health issues, and many work well to improve the lives of those in need.  

Some people have stated that they would like to improve outcomes with additional information to measure physical impact.  There is a way, and that way is through the use of biofeedback. 

The latest research for treating depression, anxiety, and stress. Benefit:  Yoga can be effective for women at risk for mental health problems.

Understanding Autism and hopeful studies | New findings from the University of Miami could be another link to improving response rates to treatment for children with ASD.

New research sheds light on the changing patterns of brain connectivity observed in people with autism spectrum disorder compared to typically developing (TD) peers.

Behavioral Therapy is a must for many children with ADHD

The AAP (American Academy of Pediatricians) now recommends behavioral therapy first for preschoolaged children, with short-acting methylphenidate prescribed if therapy does not sufficiently improve symptoms.

Teen Marijuana use is something different, their belief systems tell them that it is something to be explored, and nothing will happen to them.  What are the side effects?  How will it affect teens short / long term?