Monthly Archives: December 2014

Friday Factoid: Connection Between Work-Related Burnout and Depression

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Susan Vaught

    The International Journal of Stress Management found a link between atypical depression and work-related burnout. The researcher studied over 5,500 school teachers and discovered that 90% of those school teachers who were identified as burned out also met … Continue reading →

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Factors Predicting Readmission to Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Susan Vaught

Readmission to inpatient psychiatric hospitals within one year of discharge is approximately 40-50% (Bridge & Barb, 2004).  Given that most psychiatric conditions are characterized as having a chronic, relapsing course, readmission seems quite possible. Such prevalence and course of the … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: Making Better Choices with Holiday Food

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Susan Vaught

    With Thanksgiving behind us and the next holiday season coming up, many of us would like to avoid the extra pounds of holiday feasts! Psychcentral.com provided “5 Simple Steps to Avoid Overeating this Holiday Season.”   Acknowledging that … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoid: Vitamin D Has a Mental Health Connection

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Susan Vaught

  An article from U.S. News & World Report wrote about the importance of vitamin D and how our lives could depend on it! The article noted that some studies suggest that half of the world’s population has a vitamin … Continue reading →

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