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Losing sleep because of work can severely impact your health and well-being. A study done by Dr. Torbjon Akerstedt, PhD and Dr. Kenneth P. Wright, Jr., PhD notes that losing sleep because of work schedules may be doing damage to your overall health. An estimated 40.6 million Americans sleep six hours or less a day based on […]

If you work with patients, chances are you have faced one or more of these major issues in healthcare employment. Regardless of the industry, employees work best when they can practice at their peak performance. And, while every workplace has common challenges – interpersonal conflict, communication problems, office politics, technology gaps, poor management, etc. – […]

Children’s mental health awareness means giving kids and teens the opportunity to flourish in their academic, personal, and social lives. While mental health is often discussed in the adult patient population, it is sometimes neglected in kids and teens. But, children’s mental health awareness is critically important! As part of their growth, children need to […]

Mental health prevention in healthcare professionals starts with three important stress management techniques. Healthcare professionals are society’s healers, and are vital to a thriving community. But sadly, while healthcare professionals promote physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing in their patients, their own health and wellness often goes neglected. The truth is that working in the healthcare […]

Body neglect in stroke recovery can be challenging for rehab professionals to address. Below are suggestions to facilitate patient awareness of the affected side. Body neglect in stroke patients is a neuropsychological condition that occurs due to damage in one hemisphere of the brain. Body neglect occurs when there is a deficit in attention or awareness […]

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, designated in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell. In May of 2008, the US House of Representatives announced July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. The goals of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month are to improve access to mental health treatment and services and promote […]

Use the guide below to educate family members and caregivers on the proper positioning for stroke patients. Proper anatomical positioning for stroke patients is important not only to reduce the chances of shoulder subluxation, but also to promote body awareness. As a result, proper positioning encourages the use of the neglected extremity after the stroke. […]

With more than 18 million American adults affected, it’s important allied health professionals know the sleep apnea risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. Anyone can develop sleep apnea, but certain conditions put a patient at higher risk. The most common sleep apnea risk factors include: Sleep Apnea Risk Factors Hypertension Coronary artery disease Heart failure Atrial […]

The two main categories of sleep apnea include OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) or CSA (Central Sleep Apnea). Here, learn more about the two sleep apnea types, pathogenesis, and diagnostic testing. More than 18 million American adults have one of the two sleep apnea types – obstructive sleep apnea or central sleep apnea – where breathing […]