Monthly Archives: August 2017

Farewell To Interns, 2016-2017

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Susan Vaught

Once again, the time has come to bid farewell to an intern class. Our 2016-2017 interns are officially loose in the world, to do all the good they can do–which I believe will be an amazing amount.   Congratulations, ladies. … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids Catch-Up: Free Drug Abuse Prevention Service in Kentucky

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Susan Vaught

<Discussion is not an endorsement, for informational purposes only> Project Daris is a free resource that came out of a heartbreaking tragedy.  Project Daris was started by the parents of Daris Fent, a talented young man with a bright future … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids Catch-Up: Suicidal Ideation–Recognizing the Signs

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Susan Vaught

Suicide and suicidal ideation have recently been brought to the fore of the public consciousness by way of a popular teen show called “13 Reasons Why”.  Although I view this show as an absolute trainwreck due to the nature of … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids Catch-Up: MTHFR: The Missing Genetic Link To Myriad Health Issues

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Susan Vaught

As a doctoral psychology intern I have noticed that many clients are being ordered to have genetic testing to assist the physician to determine the proper diagnosis as well as what medication may be more appropriate.  It has been relatively … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids Catch-Up: Alarming Trends in Suicide Rates

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Susan Vaught

While the suicide rate in America trended steadily and solidly downward during the ‘80s and ‘90s (likely attributable to new, more effective antidepressants with fewer side effects), a significant turnaround with an increase was noted between 1999 and 2014 (Bichell, … Continue reading →

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