Most individuals with acute or chronic medical conditions experience psychological difficulties from the losses in physical, social, and occupational functioning that accompany these conditions. These psychological difficulties include anxiety and depression, feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, despair about recovery, and a negative future outlook. Related problems in eating, sleeping, enjoyment of pleasurable activities, and strained interpersonal relationships also are common. Behavioral health practitioners have a variety of tools and approaches to address these psychological difficulties and help the individual involved manage the obstacles encountered.
What happens when someone takes the time to truly listen to your life story. In other words, not simply recording names, dates, and events, but helping you uncover the meaning…
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What if our assumptions about aging—and even about the limits of the human lifespan—are more restrictive than they need to be? In this episode of the Living to 100 Club,…
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By Joseph M. Casciani, PhD Here is a number that gets your attention: 45%. The 2024 Lancet Commission identified 14 potentially modifiable risk factors and estimated that, collectively, they are…
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In this return visit to The Living to 100 Club podcast, Dr. Joseph Casciani welcomes back biochemist and researcher Dr. Joel Brind. We tune in for an updated conversation on…
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