Caring for adolescents can present unique challenges because they are older than a child but not quite an adult. Their physiological maturation is not complete yet as endocrine changes and hormonal drives continue to fluctuate, and the prefrontal cortex needs to finish developing, which controls planning and making decisions. Plus, ...
Read More >>Discussing suicide can be a touchy subject, but it is necessary to discuss the signs to help save a life. Many people struggle yearly with suicidal thoughts and actions. In fact, the CDC reports that in 2020, an estimated 12.2 million American adults had serious thoughts about suicide, while another ...
Read More >>KFF polling reveals that about half of Americas avoid healthcare because of the costs. Furthermore, four in ten have delayed care or simply gone without because of costs. The National Library of Medicine reports that affordability-related issues are the most prevalent barrier to healthcare access. It only makes sense to ...
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