Monthly Archives: May 2015

Friday Factoids: Is “Hangry” Really a Thing?

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Susan Vaught

Most people have heard the new and popular term ā€œhangry,ā€ but what does it really mean? Do people really feel angry just because they are hungry? Absolutely!   If you havenā€™t experienced this feeling yourself, you may have been around … Continue reading →

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Compassion Fatigue

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Susan Vaught

As a Peer Support Specialist, I have to be very cautious about taking care of myself.Ā  Yes, I am in recovery, but I am not cured. I still have what is considered a serious mental illness.Ā  If I were to … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: Dangerous New Synthetic Drug

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Susan Vaught

    ā€˜Flakkaā€™ is a new synthetic drug that has recently been moving across the country and may soon find itself in Kentucky (and the effects in our hospital and area). News articles have reported that about a year ago, … Continue reading →

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WKPIC Trains Valuable Skills

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Susan Vaught

 Liiike, first class photo bombing!! (We might or might not know this former practicum student. Her name might or might not be Cassie Sturycz. She might or might not be working on her doctorate. . .)     

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Friday Factoids: Myths and Truths about Anxiety Disorders

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Susan Vaught

  How much do you know about anxiety? Have you bought into any of these myths? Hereā€™s some information that might help!   Myth Truth If I have a bad panic attack, I will pass out/faint. It is very unlikely … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: Balance Between ā€œAlone Timeā€ and ā€œIsolationā€

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Susan Vaught

  In our society today, we are constantly connected to people near and far through technology and social media. Here at the hospital, we discuss improving social supports and interactions. Additionally, isolation can be a red flag. However, some interesting … Continue reading →

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Peer Support: Relationships in Recovery

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Susan Vaught

Peer Support training states that there are ten guiding principles of recovery.Ā  One of these is the ā€œrelationalā€ principle.Ā  It tells us that an individualā€™s chances of recovery are greatly increased if he or she has a strong foundation of … Continue reading →

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Diagnosing Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Differences Between Boys and Girls?

Posted on May 1, 2015 by admin

Diagnosing Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Differences Between Boys and Girls? Ā  A recent study conducted by researchers at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD, has found that girls are diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) later than boys. Data was … Continue reading →

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