How to talk about FASD with dignity and respect

Barriers to seeking #MentalHealthCare - like stigma, time constraints, and fear - can lead to #burnout, #depression, and even thoughts of suicide among residents and fellows. This #SuicidePreventionMonth, explore practical strategies to support learners in this article from the #ACGME #WellBeing team, published in the June 2024 issue of the Journal of Graduate Medical Education. https://ow.ly/vQQ450X408r Together we can build a culture of care. #MedEd #PhysicianWellBeing #GME

Recognizing the crucial role social workers play in addressing prenatal substance exposure, NASW and the NASW Foundation have partnered with the Health Behavior Research and Training Institute (HBRT) at the University of Texas at Austin’s Steve Hicks School of Social Work to participate in the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) National Partner Network. Read more in the NASW Social Work Advocates magazine, https://lnkd.in/gUnAMTCH -

🎙️ In this episode of High5, Dr. Alison Moore of UCSD Stein Institute for Research on Aging encourages patients—especially older adults—to educate themselves before using cannabis 🌿. She highlights a helpful 2020 guide from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction designed for easy learning. 🎧 Listen & subscribe → https://lnkd.in/d9d4B25F #High5Podcast #CannabisResearch #OlderAdults #PublicHealth #PatientEducation #HealthyAging

When swallowing slows, saliva doesn’t clear. Do you know what you call saliva that isn’t swallowed? Drool. For many older adults, drooling is more than a nuisance—it can be an early indicator of dysphagia (swallowing disorders), reduced oral control, and higher health risks. Practical takeaways for caregivers and healthcare professionals: Watch for changes in swallowing speed or frequency of drooling. Recognize that drool may signal swallowing disorders, not just embarrassment. Support hydration and oral care routines to reduce complications. Involve a speech therapist early for swallowing assessment and strategies. #Drool #SwallowingDisorders #SpeechTherapy #CaregiverSupport #HealthyAging

🧬 Give Addiction Education a Clear Anatomical Perspective The Anatomy of an Opioid Abuser 3-D Display visually delineates how prolonged opioid use can affect multiple systems—respiratory, neurological, cardiovascular, renal, and hepatic. A powerful tool for educators in prenatal care, substance abuse prevention, and public health, this display supports meaningful discussions about both risk and recovery. 🔗 See more: https://lnkd.in/gRxqj-zr #OpioidAwareness #HealthEducation #SubstanceUsePrevention #MaternalHealth #BirthingProfessionals

Teens struggling with anxiety have another option beyond medication. New research highlights the promise of accelerated TMS therapy for adolescents with anxiety disorders. Known as the “Triple A” study, this clinical trial shows that multiple TMS sessions delivered in a shorter time frame may be both effective and well-tolerated in younger patients. Salience TMS is proud to be part of a field moving toward safe, innovative treatment options for teens. Read the full study: https://lnkd.in/gV9mD8yj #SalienceTMS #TMSResearch #AdolescentAnxiety #MentalHealthMatters #AcceleratedTMS

In many cases, children with more severe speech sound disorders (like apraxia) show stronger gains when therapy is 2-3 times per week, compared to just once weekly. ✨ More frequent therapy + frequent practice = measurable progress sooner. 👉 Learn more from our blog: https://lnkd.in/dHh3GGry #SpeechTherapy #Teletherapy #SpeechSoundDisorders

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is more common than most people realise. 🎧 Find out more in Megan's converation with Christine Brooks from NOFASD 👉: https://lnkd.in/geTabPyS NOFASD Australia Megan Gilmour #LiveAndLearn #MissingSchool #SeenandHeard #NOFASD #FetalAlcohol SpectrumDisorder

🌍💊 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙋𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝘿𝙖𝙮 2025 – Creating Awareness Beyond Medicines As part of our Patient Counselling initiative at GH, we interacted with patients in the psychiatric ward to create awareness about the dangers of drug dependency. Drug misuse and dependence can significantly impact mental health, treatment outcomes, and overall quality of life. Through counselling, we aim to: ✅ Educate patients and caregivers about safe medication use ✅ Prevent drug dependency and misuse ✅ Promote mental health and well-being A pharmacist’s role goes far beyond dispensing - we stand as educators, counsellors, and advocates for rational drug use. 🩺 Together, let’s build a healthier tomorrow where medicines heal, not harm. #WorldPharmacistsDay #PharmacyAwareness #DrugDependency #PatientCounselling #MentalHealthMatters #PharmacistRole

And in follow up to #WeightStigma Awareness Week, here is the paper published in Patient Education and Counseling addressing how GPs discuss weight with patients and how to make these discussions more sensitive and helpful 👉 https://lnkd.in/et7Pfp5Z Consortium for Research in Eating Disorders (CoRe-ED) National Eating Disorders Collaboration Butterfly Foundation Eating Disorders Families Australia Eating Disorders Victoria Eating Disorders Qld