One Hour AT A Time
Summary: Recovery, whether it is from substance abuse or a mental illness, or both requires a treatment plan, which in many cases is as effective as treatments for other chronic illnesses. “One Hour AT A Time” will increase awareness about recovery and decrease the discrimination against individuals in the recovery process. Host Mary Woods, will help people understand the recovery of adults and families living with co-occurring substance use disorders and psychotic and/or affective illness over the course of a lifetime. Helping individuals develop the skills and knowledge they need to take personal responsibility for their health and supporting individuals in their efforts to get on with life beyond illness has been Mary’s mission and she now brings that mission to the airwaves. Broadcasting live on VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness every Monday afternoon at 12 PM Pacific, “One Hour AT A Time” – where recovery begins with education.
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Dr. Andrea Barthwell will discuss innovations in substance abuse treatment, including three objectives treatment professionals can use that enable their client/patient to build, in a self-directed way, on the gains made in treatment. Dr. Barthwell will also describe seven domains where work is targeted in treatment to create opportunities for growth and recovery, and identify at least one activity for each of the seven targeted domains that is associated with feelings of emotional, physical, mental, or spiritual well-being. Lastly, she will identify how abstinence, sobriety, and recovery differ, and identify three characteristics of an individual who has a mature recovery.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. As treatable as this disease may be, nearly half of the estimated 16 million Americans suffering from MDD go untreated. MDD is a serious emotional and biological disease that affects one’s thoughts, feelings, behavior, mood and physical health. Symptoms include depressed mood, lack of interest, changes in appetite, sleep disturbances, movement changes, loss of energy, feelings of hopelessness or guilt, poor concentration, and thoughts of death or suicide. Dr. Masand will lend his expertise as a leading specialist in psychiatric disorders. He will provide valuable information about MDD, the symptoms to look for when diagnosing MDD, and treatment options.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. As treatable as this disease may be, nearly half of the estimated 16 million Americans suffering from MDD go untreated. MDD is a serious emotional and biological disease that affects one’s thoughts, feelings, behavior, mood and physical health. Symptoms include depressed mood, lack of interest, changes in appetite, sleep disturbances, movement changes, loss of energy, feelings of hopelessness or guilt, poor concentration, and thoughts of death or suicide. Dr. Masand will lend his expertise as a leading specialist in psychiatric disorders. He will provide valuable information about MDD, the symptoms to look for when diagnosing MDD, and treatment options.
Our guest today is Dr. Don Meichenbaum, who will discuss the research findings that in the aftermath of traumatic and victimizing experiences (combat, abuse, violence, natural disasters, and the like), some 75% of individuals will be impacted but they go on to evidence resilience or the ability to “bounce back”. In contrast, some 25% will experience persistent adjustment difficulties. Dr. Meichenbaum will examine what distinguishes these two groups and discuss specific ways to bolster resilience in six domains (physical, interpersonal, emotional, thinking, behavioral and spiritual). For more information about Dr. Meichenbaum and his book, please visit www.roadmaptoresilience.org
Our guest today is Dr. Don Meichenbaum, who will discuss the research findings that in the aftermath of traumatic and victimizing experiences (combat, abuse, violence, natural disasters, and the like), some 75% of individuals will be impacted but they go on to evidence resilience or the ability to “bounce back”. In contrast, some 25% will experience persistent adjustment difficulties. Dr. Meichenbaum will examine what distinguishes these two groups and discuss specific ways to bolster resilience in six domains (physical, interpersonal, emotional, thinking, behavioral and spiritual). For more information about Dr. Meichenbaum and his book, please visit www.roadmaptoresilience.org
After her mother took her own life, our guest, Wendy Parmley, learned firsthand the heartache, despair, and loneliness that accompanies losing a loved one to suicide. Wendy will speak about her own healing journey as well as forgiving yourself and others; opening your heart and seeking help when you need it. September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.
After her mother took her own life, our guest, Wendy Parmley, learned firsthand the heartache, despair, and loneliness that accompanies losing a loved one to suicide. Wendy will speak about her own healing journey as well as forgiving yourself and others; opening your heart and seeking help when you need it. September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.
Join Heather Stang, author of Mindfulness & Grief, to learn how the practice of mindfulness meditation can help you reduce physical, mental, emotional and spiritual suffering while improving your overall health and quality of life. Although it is thousands of years old, Mindfulness is just now being recognized by mainstream medical and mental health professionals for its powerful healing properties. Used in hospitals and clinical settings to reduce symptoms of chronic pain, anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, addiction, and heart disease, to name a few, mindfulness meditation is easy to learn and can be practiced in the privacy of your own home or in a supportive group. It costs nothing, requires no physical aptitude or a particular belief system or religion. If you can breathe, you can learn to be mindful and benefit from this natural gift.
Join Heather Stang, author of Mindfulness & Grief, to learn how the practice of mindfulness meditation can help you reduce physical, mental, emotional and spiritual suffering while improving your overall health and quality of life. Although it is thousands of years old, Mindfulness is just now being recognized by mainstream medical and mental health professionals for its powerful healing properties. Used in hospitals and clinical settings to reduce symptoms of chronic pain, anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, addiction, and heart disease, to name a few, mindfulness meditation is easy to learn and can be practiced in the privacy of your own home or in a supportive group. It costs nothing, requires no physical aptitude or a particular belief system or religion. If you can breathe, you can learn to be mindful and benefit from this natural gift.
Our guest today will talk about teen and adolescent prescription drug abuse, stimulant abuse, The Medicine Abuse Project, and ways the public can help. The CDC now calls prescription drug abuse an epidemic. More Americans die from drug overdoses than in car crashes, and this trend is being driven by prescription drugs. Teen prescription drug misuse and abuse is up by 33 percent since 2008. The rise is being driven by stimulants (Ritalin and Adderall). Statistics released by The Partnership at Drugfree.org show that: 1) Prescription medicines and marijuana are the most commonly abused drugs among 12 to 13-year-olds; 2) 70 percent of teens say they get the prescription medicines from family members and friends; 3) A factor that contributes to this rise is the lack of communication parents have with their children about prescription drugs; only 14 percent of teens indicated that they had discussed the misuse or abuse of any type of prescription drug with their parents.
Our guest today will talk about teen and adolescent prescription drug abuse, stimulant abuse, The Medicine Abuse Project, and ways the public can help. The CDC now calls prescription drug abuse an epidemic. More Americans die from drug overdoses than in car crashes, and this trend is being driven by prescription drugs. Teen prescription drug misuse and abuse is up by 33 percent since 2008. The rise is being driven by stimulants (Ritalin and Adderall). Statistics released by The Partnership at Drugfree.org show that: 1) Prescription medicines and marijuana are the most commonly abused drugs among 12 to 13-year-olds; 2) 70 percent of teens say they get the prescription medicines from family members and friends; 3) A factor that contributes to this rise is the lack of communication parents have with their children about prescription drugs; only 14 percent of teens indicated that they had discussed the misuse or abuse of any type of prescription drug with their parents.
Our guest today will speak about an invitational, non-confrontational and transparent approach to interventions. It is designed to respond to the love, fear, worry and guilt of those living with an addicted love one. It empowers individuals and families by reinstating and reaffirming their intrinsic strength, resilience and hope, which is so often lost in the face of addiction. The goal is to support the addicted individual make a commitment towards long term recovery and healing.
Our guest today will speak about an invitational, non-confrontational and transparent approach to interventions. It is designed to respond to the love, fear, worry and guilt of those living with an addicted love one. It empowers individuals and families by reinstating and reaffirming their intrinsic strength, resilience and hope, which is so often lost in the face of addiction. The goal is to support the addicted individual make a commitment towards long term recovery and healing.
Azfar Malik, MD, MBA, FAPA, is a board-certified in psychiatry and neurology with secondary certification in both addictive and geriatric psychiatry. He is chief executive officer of CenterPointe Hospital; board chairman of his private group, Psych Care Consultants; assistant clinical professor, department of psychiatry at Saint Louis University Health Science Center, and principal investigator and president of Psych Care Consultants Research.
Azfar Malik, MD, MBA, FAPA, is a board-certified in psychiatry and neurology with secondary certification in both addictive and geriatric psychiatry. He is chief executive officer of CenterPointe Hospital; board chairman of his private group, Psych Care Consultants; assistant clinical professor, department of psychiatry at Saint Louis University Health Science Center, and principal investigator and president of Psych Care Consultants Research.
