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Monthly Archives: July 2022
Friday Facts: Did You Know…? Facts About Schizophrenia (Originally Published 2/9/2019)
No one born blind has ever developed Schizophrenia. Auditory hallucinations seem to be culturally shaped. In the U.S., AH of voices are often described as harsh and threatening, while those heard by individuals with the same diagnosis in Africa … Continue reading
Friday Facts: Double Trouble? A Brief Look at Comorbid Substance Use in Schizophrenia (Originally Published 2/1/2019)
Schizophrenia affects one in every one hundred persons with half of those affected likely to experience co-morbid substance use (as cited in Hunt et al., 2018). This use, in turn, exacerbates the overall symptomologic course of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia … Continue reading
Article Review: Freeman, G. M., Martin, B. A., & Hu, R. J. (2016) G-CSF Dosing to Prevent Recurrent Clozapine-Induced Agranulocytosis (Originally Posted 1/6/2019)
A case study conducted by Freeman, Martin, and Hu, (2016) found that stabilization of psychiatric symptoms using Clozapine was possible in an individual with three consecutive instances of Clozapine-induced agranulocytosis. The study involved the five and a half year … Continue reading
Friday Facts: December Fun Facts (Originally Published 1/6/2019)
This time of year is one of the more enjoyable times for adults, but especially children. The darkest time of the year is also a time whereby a hero emerges. Lights on the Christmas tree are symbolic of the return … Continue reading
Article Review: Turner, JA; Edwards, L; Eicken, IM; Yokoyama, K; Castro, JR; Ngoc-Thuy Tran, A; & Haggkins, KL (2005) Intern Self-Care: An Exploratory Study Into Strategy Use and Effectiveness (Originally Published 1/6/2019)
As a current intern who has now completed my third month of my internship year, I was reflecting on the days/weeks/months in which I felt I was starting to feel more confident and comfortable as my position as an intern. … Continue reading
Article Review: Kentucky Drinking at All-Time High (Originally Publised 11/6/2018)
The holiday season represents a celebratory time for most Americans, and celebrations occur with friends and family alike. It can be a joyous time for many, but an emotionally challenging time for others. During this time many chose to engage … Continue reading
Friday Facts: Examining the Link between Folic Acid Levels and Negative Symptoms in Patients with Schizophrenia (Originally Published 11/6/2018)
Folic Acid deficiency is considered to play a role in patients with Schizophrenia. Serum or plasma concentration of folic acid is substantially lower in individuals with Schizophrenia than in the general population (Cao et al., 2016). Mutations in key … Continue reading
Friday Facts: Exercising in Winter Months (Originally Published 11/6/2018)
Ugh. It’s *that* time again… As we begin to head into the winter months, it is important to consider how our exercise and fitness habits might change, and the benefits of exercising. Exercise can be weather-dependent for many … Continue reading
Friday Facts: Psychology for Dogs (Originally Published 11/6/2018)
For many dog parents, we all know the struggle of training new commands to puppies or new dogs. We might have tried different techniques, positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, verbal signs, or visual signs. However, there are many dogs for which … Continue reading
Friday Facts: Screen Time Controls (Originally Published October 12, 2018)
When was the last time you looked at your phone? How recent was it? Do you remember what you were looking at or did you just check it out of habit? Many technology companies are starting to come out … Continue reading