I am honored to speak to the Georgia Indian Nurses Association (GINA) in collaboration with the Indian American Nurses Association of North Carolina and Indian Nurses Association of South Florida
Read morePTSD Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder may occur from exposure to real or threatened serious physical and mental injury such as childhood trauma, natural disasters, motor vehicle accidents, intimate partner violence, domestic
Read moreWhat is Trauma-Informed Care? As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I am aware of neuroscience, genetics, epidemiology, and other risk factors that can put someone at higher risk for
Read moreDance and Mental Health Researchers from Sweden had studied 100 teenage girls who had issues with depression and anxiety. Half of the females attended dance classes weekly while the other
Read moreWhy is Gratitude Important? Robert Eammons Has been researching the science behind gratitude. In humans, there is a very strong relationship between gratitude and emotions. Gratitude makes us appreciate the
Read moreAccording to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, medication is not taken as prescribed 50% of the time. 20 to 30% of new prescriptions are never filled at the pharmacy.
Read moreThere are many types of religion that include Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. A Harvard study by Professor Tyler VanderWeele found that those who pray daily had fewer depressive episodes and
Read moreWhat is mental wellness? Mental Wellness is the early prevention in early intervention before you are unable to cope with a challenging situation. Mental wellness is having that awareness of
Read moreJune is PTSD awareness month. Those who have been diagnosed with PTSD prefer not to be seen by a psych nurse practitioner or psychiatrist or counselor. People who have PTSD
Read moreTips on Mental Resiliency Self-care. Take time to relax. Mindfulness meditation can reduce stress, anxiety, and it boosts feel-good emotions. Before getting out of bed, thank happy thoughts. Try to
Read moreMind-Body Connection Research shows that there is a connection between our physical health and our mental health. According to research by Vicki Brower, there is a connection between the mind
Read moreSleep Hygiene Wind down at least 20 minutes before bedtime Have a sleep routine even on the weekends. Remove all electronic devices. Bright light hinders the production of melatonin. This
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