Monthly Archives: April 2014

Friday Factoids: A Soldier’s Story

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Susan Vaught

    The shootings at Fort Hood, Texas have inspired me to share my personal deployment experiences with you. I have not included relevant literature; rather, it is a brief personal account of my story in Iraq (2003). The intent … Continue reading →

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Article Review and Summary: Fowler, J.C. (2012). Suicide risk assessment in clinical practice: Pragmatic guidelines for imperfect assessments.

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Susan Vaught

The assessment, management and treatment of suicidal patients is one of the most stressful tasks for clinicians. It is also one of the most difficult things for a clinician to predict. The Suicide Assessment Five-step Evaluation and Triage (SAFE-T) is … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: Re-ignite Those New Year Resolutions!

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Susan Vaught

    The New Year arrived with great fanfare, and you began an exercise program, a diet regimen, a book reading class, or Dr. Vaught’s leadership course. Whatever choice you made, as time went by, your commitment waned. You may … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: A Look At “When Spring Brings You Down” by Linda Andrews

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Susan Vaught

    Spring time is in the air, woohoo! Finally! With the cold weather behind us and the polar vortex no longer a significant threat, it is time to peel off the long winter coat and open the window blinds … Continue reading →

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Article Summary of Risk Factors for Violence in Psychosis: Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis of 110 Studies

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Susan Vaught

    Witt, van Dorn, and Fazel (2013) noted many inconsistencies and varying emphases in the current literature on the association of violence and psychosis. This led the researchers to perform a meta-analyses of the current literature base, essentially combining … Continue reading →

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