I’m Mentioned in The Vancouver Courier Newspaper On Adult ADHD And Stigma
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I’m mentioned in The Vancouver Courier Newspaper on Adult ADHD And The Harm of ADHD Stigma
I should have posted this much earlier. I was quoted in The Vancouver Courier Newspaper on Adult ADHD And The Harm of ADHD Stigma, by Cheryl Rossi, June 30th p. A13.
It’s related to this post NPA Vancouver Politician Melissa De Genova Publicly Shames And Stigmatizes Her Political Opponent Sarah Blyth For Getting Help For ADHD At Work
about this
Then Melissa De Genova asked why the governing party would not elect...
Source: Adult ADD Strengths - July 21, 2014 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: Pete Quily Tags: ADHD Stigma Politics ADHD related Vancouver Source Type: blogs
What does it feel like to be depressed?
We're used to reading about depression as a checklist of symptoms. These lists have their uses, but arguably they miss the human story of what depression truly feels like. Now the psychologists Jonathan Smith and John Rhodes have published their analysis of the first-hand accounts of seven therapy clients, (three women and four men) about what it's like to be depressed for the first time. The participants had an average age of 44, and all had been referred for therapy in London.The first theme to emerge from the interviews was the feeling of being "depleted" - in one's relationships, bodily, and in respect to the past and ...
Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST - July 16, 2014 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: Research Digest Source Type: blogs
Fat people and feeding tubes.
This isn’t a post I like to write. The idea to write it always comes after someone, who is not communicating with me in good faith, approaches me and makes snide remarks about how I can possibly need a feeding tube if I’m fat. Except they usually go beyond calling me fat. They usually make some reference to my weight that makes it sound like I’m unusually fat, just to make things worse. In one case, a known repeat cyber-bully (he has made threatening phone calls to a friend of mine — if I’d recognized him on sight I’d have deleted his comment unread) even told me he’d lost...
Source: Ballastexistenz - May 15, 2014 Category: Autism Authors: Mel Baggs Tags: Abuse Bullying Death Ethics Ethics, justice, etc. Food Medical Medical stuff Prejudice Rumors Stereotypes Treatment Trolls Discrimination fat fat and health fat health fatphobia feeding tube feeding tubes gastropare Source Type: blogs
Teen Voices Magazine is Back, Improving the World for Girls Through Media
For 25 years, Teen Voices magazine has provided a place for journalism and other writing created by and for teenage girls. This great publication, originally based in Boston, was on the brink of shutting down last year, but Women’s eNews took it under its wing, with plans to build upon its mission of improving the world for female teens through media.
The first stories published by the new Teen Voices are now online and tackle diverse issues including recovering from anorexia; why some women wear hijab and others don’t; feeling unworthy; and letters to celebrities as role models.
A design contest for the ...
Source: Our Bodies Our Blog - March 12, 2014 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Rachel Tags: Activism & Resources Media Youth Source Type: blogs
Alcohol - A Blessing and A Curse
I did it *again*! I think it's been less than a year since last time. We went to a really nice dinner with four other couples that are Mark's friends from work, and I was having a BLAST! Everyone was talking, in a great mood, laughing, it was just awesome. Plus - I'm not around people very often and I'm an over extravert, so being around people energizes me, opposed to introverts who need to rest after socialization.But here is the problem. I have practically zero tolerance to alcohol. I can drink light beer or perhaps two glasses of wine, and that is where I should stop. I'm ...
Source: bipolar.and.me - March 11, 2014 Category: Mental Illness Source Type: blogs
A Fisherman’s Friend… or Foe?
aka Toxicology Conundrum 052
A 64 year-old male was brought in after a collapse at home. He had been sitting on the couch with his wife when she noticed that he had gone limp and was not breathing. Bystander CPR was performed for 15 minutes until ambulance crews arrived. He received 2x DC 200J shock for ventricular fibrillation, after which he had a return of spontaneous circulation, with HR 80 sinus rhythm, BP 90/60 and GCS 3. In the Emergency department he received 300mg Amiodarone, and cooling was commenced as per out of hospital cardiac arrest protocol at that time. He had a further episode of VF arrest soon after ar...
Source: Life in the Fast Lane - March 5, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Doctors Authors: Kylie McNamara Tags: Clinical Case Emergency Medicine Featured Intensive Care Toxicology Toxicology Quiz cardiac arrest ECG Glycyrrhizic acidm hypokalemia laboratory results licorice liquorice Source Type: blogs
Healthcare Update Satellite — 02-06-2014
More medical news from around the web over at my other blog at DrWhiteCoat.com
Holy feces, Batman! How bad of a marriage do you have to be in for your wife to inject “fecal matter” into your IV line while you’re recovering from a heart procedure in the hospital? Whacked out wifey is a former nurse who will now enjoy an extended stay in Arizona’s Maricopa County jail. Thanks to PJ for the link!
Pennsylvania jury awards a $32 million judgment against two nurses who failed to notify an obstetrician about a change in the fetal heart rate for 13 minutes during the mother’s labor. Child later born w...
Source: WhiteCoat's Call Room - February 6, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Doctors Authors: WhiteCoat Tags: Healthcare Update Source Type: blogs
UPDATED Feb. 27: All You Ever Wanted to Know about Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis But Were Afraid to Ask
Why I Disagree with the IDSA Guidelines for GAS in Children Under 3
IDSA Statement: Diagnostic studies for GAS pharyngitis are not indicated for children under age 3 because acute rheumatic fever is rare in children under 3 and the incidence of streptococcal pharyngitis and the classic presentation of streptococcal pharyngitis are uncommon in this age group [emphasis added]. Selected children under 3 who have other risk factors, such as an older sibling with GAS infection, may be considered for testing (strong, moderate).
The prevalence of GAS pharyngitis is significantly lower for children under 3; it ranges from 10...
Source: M2E Too! Mellick's Multimedia EduBlog - January 31, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs
UPDATED Feb. 27: All You Ever Wanted to Know about Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis But Were Afraid to Ask
Why I Disagree with the IDSA Guidelines for GAS in Children Under 3
IDSA Statement: Diagnostic studies for GAS pharyngitis are not indicated for children under age 3 because acute rheumatic fever is rare in children under 3 and the incidence of streptococcal pharyngitis and the classic presentation of streptococcal pharyngitis are uncommon in this age group [emphasis added]. Selected children under 3 who have other risk factors, such as an older sibling with GAS infection, may be considered for testing (strong, moderate).
The prevalence of GAS pharyngitis is significantly lower for children under 3; it ranges fro...
Source: M2E Too! Mellick's Multimedia EduBlog - January 31, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs
The Fallen Freshman
I was 4 feet and 11 inches, 54 pounds, and could not hold food down. It was not bulimia, anorexia, or sickle cell anemia. After a long process of elimination, I was opened up for exploratory surgery to find I have Crohn’s Disease, minus the symptoms.Contributor: Michael Wayne DettloffPublished: Dec 23, 2013 (Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content)
Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content - December 23, 2013 Category: Other Conditions Source Type: blogs
3 Common Ways Eating Disorders Develop
Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and overeating develop in people of all shapes and sizes, from all backgrounds and walks of life. Here are three common ways an eating disorder develops:
Low Self-Image or Self-Esteem
It may seem like common sense: Low self-confidence can lead to someone not caring for him- or herself. But the cause of a negative self-image can run much deeper than just body image. On the surface, an eating disorder seems to be all about weight, but the desire to reach a certain size may be a symptom of underlying self-loathing.
An eating disorder can develop when other efforts t...
Source: World of Psychology - December 18, 2013 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: Jason Beasley Tags: Addiction Anorexia Brain and Behavior Bulimia Disorders Eating Disorders General Psychology Anorexia Nervosa Body Dysmorphic Disorder Bulimia Nervosa Depression Maudsley Family Therapy Self Loathing Soul Vomiting Source Type: blogs
Death By Stubbornness: What’s A Doctor To Do?
Over the years that I’ve worked in acute inpatient rehab centers, I have been truly vexed by a particular type of patient. Namely, the stubborn patient (usually an elderly gentleman with a military or armed forces background). I know that it’s not completely fair to generalize about personality types, but it seems that the very nature of their work has either developed in them a steely resolve, or they were attracted to their profession because they possessed the right temperament for it. Either way, when they arrive in the rehab unit after some type of acute illness or traumatic event, it is very challenging t...
Source: Better Health - December 9, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Dr. Val Jones Tags: Opinion True Stories Acute Inpatient Rehab anorexia Downward Spiral Ex-military Infection Motivation Patient Autonomy Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Police Officers Psychiatry Stubbornness Veterans Wive Source Type: blogs
MKSAP: 74-year-old woman with fatigue, anorexia, and weight loss
Test your medicine knowledge with the MKSAP challenge, in partnership with the American College of Physicians.
A 74-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-month history of fatigue, anorexia, and a 6-kg (13.2-lb) weight loss. She was treated with chemotherapy for ovarian cancer 6 months ago. She also has hypertension managed with hydrochlorothiazide.
On physical examination, temperature is 36.2 °C (97.2 °F), blood pressure is 132/75 mm Hg without postural changes, pulse rate is 86/min without postural changes, and respiration rate is 14/min. BMI is 23. There are no neurologic findings. Estimated central venous pressure is ...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - December 7, 2013 Category: Family Physicians Tags: Conditions Nephrology Source Type: blogs
Hmm “crazy girls are exceptional in the sack” and other reasons to date girls with an eating disorder! #MentalHealth #Bulimia #Anorexia
Spotted by Lynn (Thanx) and perhaps I should say ‘Anger/Trigger’ warning.
http://www.returnofkings.com/21313/5-reasons-to-date-a-girl-with-an-eating-disorderFiled under: Mental Health, The News & Policies. (Source: Dawn Willis sharing the News and Views of the Mentally Wealthy)
Source: Dawn Willis sharing the News and Views of the Mentally Wealthy - November 25, 2013 Category: Mental Illness Authors: Quinonostante Tags: Mental Health, The News & Policies. Source Type: blogs
How a Poor Self-Image & Shame Negatively Impacts Your Relationships
Is shame about your body affecting your relationship? Or do you have a child who has an eating disorder and it’s affecting your family?
Shame plays a big role in the feelings related to food and it’s important to understand the cause in order to treat it. Read on to learn about the feelings and actions that are often involved in the development of eating disorders and what you can do to help your relationships and family cope.
Why? Why does she think that losing weight is more important than anything else, even her health? Why doesn’t she see herself as the bright, talented, athletic, attractive young...
Source: World of Psychology - October 30, 2013 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: YourTango Experts Tags: Disorders Eating Disorders General Relationships Self-Esteem YourTango Anorexia Nervosa Binge Eating Disorder Brock Hansen Depression dieting Emotion Feeling negative self-image Nutrition Obesity principal Rape Self Ima Source Type: blogs
