Quazi Imam. M.D

Quazi Imam. M.D Dr. Imam is dedicated to helping his patient restore balance & joy in their lives by utilizing the most up-to-date treatment & the highest quality of care.

Dr.Imam is a highly qualified psychiatrist in Arlington, Texas (TX). Dr. Imam is dedicated to helping his patient restore balance and joy in their lives by utilizing the most up-to-date treatment strategies and the highest quality of care. Dr. Imam offers a wide range of services for behavioral and emotional disorders including psychotherapy, medication management, and combined treatment strategie

s to help clients grow and reach their goals. Dr. Imam provides psychiatric and counseling services to adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. As a psychiatrist in Arlington, TX, Dr. Imam strives to approach each patient with the highest level of empathy, respect, and confidentiality in order to foster a welcoming and open atmosphere. His supportive and non-judgmental counseling helps patient open the door for exploration, healing, and growth. Dr. Imam uses his expertise as a psychiatrist in Arlington, TX to diagnose and treat a variety of psychiatric conditions and life difficulties. Dr. Imam is skilled in engaging and effectively treating his patients via a variety of therapeutic techniques. He offers a balanced approach in his counseling and works with each client, trying to arrive at a deeper understanding of what their needs are which have brought them into therapy. Dr. Imam uses his clinical training and experience as a family counselor to evaluate and treat a wide array of emotional and behavioral issues such as anxiety, stress, difficult life transitions, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, trauma, and difficult life transitions. Dr. Imam is a board certified psychiatrist in Arlington, Texas (TX). Dr. Imam utilizes a holistic approach to therapy and psychotherapy, and believes that not every emotional and behavioral struggle requires medication. Dr. Imam believes that “ Pills does not give you the skills.” Dr. Imam always tells his patient “ medication is just a training wheel to achieve your goals.”Those struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, alcohol abuse, and eating disorders are offered a compassionate approach in a safe, relaxed environment. Dr. Imam is passionate about helping patient find freedom from unhealthy lifestyles, improve their relationships, and improve their quality of life
For more information or to schedule an appointment call psychiatrist, Dr. Imam at 682-323-4566

Dr. Imam is committed to help those who are struggling to develop increased personal insight at a comfortable pace. He offers a non-judgmental, individualized approach for those suffering from anxiety or depression, taking into careful consideration each patient’s’ specific needs. As a psychiatrist in Arlington, TX, Dr.Imam has a unique ability to evaluate clients' needs and establish the best therapeutic approach for optimum results. Dr.Imam has extensive experience working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, alcohol abuse, and relationships issues. The psychotherapy provided by Dr. Imam is implemented so it instills a renewed sense of hope, increasing the likelihood of personal growth, increased self-awareness and positive change. Individuals seeking break-through or freedom from anxiety, depression or anything else that holds you back should contact Dr. Imam. He is an excellent psychiatrist in Arlington, TX and Dr.Imam can help you feel better very quickly. It’s all about YOU feeling better, right? So call and make that happen, don’t you deserve to feel better? For more information or to schedule an appointment call psychiatrist, Dr. Imam at 682-323-4566

WASHINGTON (MAR 27, 2024) - YOUNG ADULTS WHO WERE PRESCRIBED STIMULANT MEDICATIONS FOR ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY D...
05/14/2024

WASHINGTON (MAR 27, 2024) - YOUNG ADULTS WHO WERE PRESCRIBED STIMULANT MEDICATIONS FOR ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) WERE SIGNIFICANTLY MORE LIKELY TO DEVELOP CARDIOMYOPATHY (WEAKENED HEART MUSCLE) COMPARED WITH THOSE WHO WERE NOT PRESCRIBED STIMULANTS, IN A STUDY PRESENTED AT THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY’S ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC SESSION.
THE STUDY FOUND THAT PEOPLE PRESCRIBED STIMULANTS SUCH AS ADDERALL AND RITALIN WERE 17% MORE LIKELY TO HAVE CARDIOMYOPATHY AT ONE YEAR AND 57% MORE LIKELY TO HAVE CARDIOMYOPATHY AT EIGHT YEARS COMPARED WITH THOSE WHO WERE NOT TAKING THESE MEDICATIONS.
Cardiomyopathy involves structural changes in the heart muscle that weaken its pumping ability. It can cause a person to tire easily and limit their ability to perform daily tasks, and it often worsens over time.
THE STUDY FOUND THAT PEOPLE PRESCRIBED STIMULANTS SUCH AS ADDERALL AND RITALIN WERE 17% MORE LIKELY TO HAVE CARDIOMYOPATHY AT ONE YEAR AND 57% MORE LIKELY TO HAVE CARDIOMYOPATHY AT EIGHT YEARS COMPARED WITH THOSE WHO WERE NOT TAKING THESE MEDICATIONS.
Prescribing Adderall, a stimulant medication, to a patient with a history of
hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart disease can pose significant risks:
1. CARDIOVASCULAR COMPLICATIONS: ADDERALL CAN INCREASE HEART RATE AND BLOOD PRESSURE, PLACING ADDITIONAL STRAIN
ON THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM. THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS FOR PATIENTS WITH PRE-EXISTING HEART DISEASE OR HYPERTENSION,
POTENTIALLY LEADING TO SEVERE COMPLICATIONS SUCH AS HEART ATTACK, STROKE, AND WORSENING OF HEART DISEASE.
2. Increased Hypertension: Adderall/VYVANSE can exacerbate existing
hypertension, making it more difficult to manage and
increasing the risk of damage to the heart, kidneys, and other organs.
3. ARRHYTHMIAS: ADDERALL CAN CAUSE IRREGULAR HEART RHYTHMS, WHICH CAN BE PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS FOR THOSE WITH EXISTING HEART DISEASE.
***4. SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH: IN RARE CASES, ADDERALL CAN CAUSE SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH, PARTICULARLY IN THOSE WITH PRE-EXISTING HEART CONDITIONS.
5. INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER MEDICATIONS: ADDERALL/VYVANSE MAY INTERACT WITH MEDICATIONS COMMONLY USED TO TREAT
HYPERTENSION AND HEART DISEASE, POTENTIALLY REDUCING THEIR EFFECTIVENESS OR
CAUSING OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS.RECENT STUDY FOUND THAT PEOPLE PRESCRIBED STIMULANTS SUCH AS ADDERALL AND RITALIN WERE 17% MORE LIKELY TO HAVE CARDIOMYOPATHY AT ONE YEAR AND 57% MORE LIKELY TO HAVE CARDIOMYOPATHY AT
EIGHT YEARS COMPARED WITH THOSE WHO WERE NOT TAKING THESE MEDICATIONS. CARDIOMYOPATHY INVOLVES STRUCTURAL CHANGES IN THE HEART MUSCLE THAT WEAKEN ITS PUMPING ABILITY. IT CAN CAUSE A PERSON TO TIRE EASILY AND LIMIT THEIR ABILITY TO PERFORM DAILY TASKS, AND IT OFTEN WORSENS OVER TIME.
THE RESEARCHERS FOUND THAT THE USE OF ADDERALL/VYVANSE COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO AN INCREASED HEART RATE, HIGHER BLOOD PRESSURE, AND CHANGES IN HEART RHYTHM.
PROLONGED USE OF THE MEDICATION WAS ASSOCIATED WITH MORE SEVERE CARDIOVASCULAR COMPLICATIONS, INCLUDING
MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, STROKE, AND IN SOME EXTREME CASES, SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH.
The study also emphasized the need for clinicians to carefully consider the cardiovascular risk before
prescribing Adderall, especially in patients with pre-existing heart conditions. It was suggested that alternative treatments should be considered for patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
The American Academy of Cardiology encourages further research to better understand the long-term effects of Adderall on the heart.
As medical practitioners, it's critical that we stay informed of these findings and consider them in our practice to ensure the best possible care for our patients.
Given these risks, Adderall should be used with extreme caution, if at all, in
patients with a history of hypertension or heart disease. A thorough evaluation of the patient's medical
history, current health status, and
other medications is essential, and alternative treatments should be considered.
Regular monitoring of the patient's cardiovascular health is also crucial if such a prescription is made.
DISCLAIMER: THIS TEXT DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. IT IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.
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NEUROGENIC BLADDER AND RISK WITH XANAX:NEUROGENIC BLADDER IS A CONDITION WHERE A PERSON LACKS BLADDER CONTROL DUE TO A B...
05/14/2024

NEUROGENIC BLADDER AND RISK WITH XANAX:
NEUROGENIC BLADDER IS A CONDITION WHERE A PERSON LACKS BLADDER CONTROL DUE TO A BRAIN, SPINAL CORD, OR NERVE CONDITION. Xanax, or alprazolam, is a medication WHICH WORK BY SLOWING DOWN THE ACTIVITY OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.

Patients with neurogenic bladder, there are a few considerations to be aware of:
1. SEDATION: XANAX CAN CAUSE DROWSINESS OR SEDATION, WHICH MAY IMPACT A PATIENT'S ABILITY TO MANAGE THEIR BLADDER FUNCTION OPTIMALLY.
2. MUSCLE RELAXATION: AS A BENZODIAZEPINE, XANAX CAN CAUSE MUSCLE RELAXATION, WHICH THEORETICALLY COULD AFFECT BLADDER MUSCLE TONE. However, this effect is more often seen with high doses.
3. Interactions: If a patient with neurogenic bladder is on other medications, such as anticholinergics, for their bladder condition, Xanax could potentially interact with these medications.
4. Dependency: Long-term use of Xanax can lead to dependency, which can complicate overall management of a patient's health.
DISCLAIMER: THIS TEXT DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. IT IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.
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IRRITABLE COLON And risk in taking Xanax:Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), often referred to as irritable colon, is a comm...
05/14/2024

IRRITABLE COLON And risk in taking Xanax:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), often referred to as irritable colon, is a common disorder that affects the large intestine.

There are several risks and considerations associated with XANAX use, inpatient with irritable bowel syndrome:
1. Dependency: Xanax can lead to physical and psychological dependency, particularly with long-term use. This can complicate overall health management.
2. Gastrointestinal Effects: Some patients may experience constipation or other gastrointestinal disturbances as side effects of Xanax, which could potentially exacerbate IBS symptoms.
3. Withdrawal: Abrupt cessation of Xanax can lead to withdrawal symptoms, which can include gastrointestinal upset, potentially worsening IBS symptoms.
4. Interactions: If the patient is on other medications for IBS, there could be potential interactions with Xanax.
5. Masking Symptoms: Using Xanax to manage IBS symptoms related to anxiety could potentially mask the underlying issues that need to be addressed, such as stress management strategies.
DISCLAIMER: THIS TEXT DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. IT IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.
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Telomeres are the protective cap on the end of our chromosomes, which naturally shorten as we age. The rate of this shor...
05/14/2024

Telomeres are the protective cap on the end of our chromosomes, which naturally shorten as we age. The rate of this shortening is associated with the aging process and can also be impacted by various lifestyle factors, including diet.
Recent studies have indicated a potential link between the consumption of chicken and an accelerated rate of telomere shortening. This suggests that high consumption of chicken could potentially lead to increased cellular aging.
The proposed mechanism for this correlation is the high amount of animal protein present in chicken. It is believed that this can cause oxidative stress and inflammation, which can result in increased telomere shortening. However, it is important to note that the research in this area is still in its early stages and further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
As healthcare professionals, it is important for us to stay informed about these potential developments and consider them when advising our patients on dietary choices. While chicken is a good source of protein, it may be beneficial to balance its consumption with other sources of protein such as fish, legumes, and plant-based proteins.

DISCLAIMER: THIS TEXT DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. IT IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.
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Is Onset of Frequent Nightmares a Very Early Sign of Parkinson's? Bad dreams and nightmares could be an early warning si...
06/24/2022

Is Onset of Frequent Nightmares a Very Early Sign of Parkinson's? Bad dreams and nightmares could be an early warning sign of Parkinson’s disease, according to new research:
Every night when we go to sleep, we spend a couple of hours in a virtual world created by our brains in which we are the main protagonist of an unfolding story we did not consciously create. In other words, we dream. Parkinson’s risk factors, such as excessive daytime sleepiness or constipation, the finding could be important. Being aware that frequent bad dreams and nightmares (particularly when they start suddenly in later life) may be an early indicator of Parkinson’s, could lead to earlier diagnoses and earlier treatment. One day, doctors may even be able to intervene to stop Parkinson’s disease from developing at all.
For most people, dreams are mainly pleasant, sometimes negative, often bizarre, but rarely terrifying. That is, if they are remembered at all. Yet for about 5% of people, highly memorable and terrifying nightmares (bad dreams that make you wake up) happen on a weekly or even nightly basis.
Recent studies have shown that people with Parkinson’s disease have bad dreams and nightmares more often than people without the disease. Studies suggest that between 17% and 78% of people with Parkinson’s have nightmares weekly.
Study suggest that older adults who will one day be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease may start to experience bad dreams and nightmares a few years before developing the characteristic symptoms of Parkinson’s, including tremors, stiffness and slowness of movement.
Onset of nightmares or distressing dreams in older adults may be a very early sign of Parkinson's disease (PD), new research suggests. Investigators analyzed 12-year follow-up data on more than 3800 older men and found those who reported distressing dreams at baseline had a twofold higher risk for incident PD at the end of the follow-up period. Although frequent distressing dreams were associated with a more than threefold higher risk for PD during the first 5 years after baseline, no further effect was found during the subsequent 7 years. It is estimated the global prevalence of PD may double within the next decade, making the identification of individuals at high risk for developing the disorder an urgent priority. Recent research has suggested patients with PD and with frequent distressing dreams at diagnosis, may be at higher risk for early motor and cognitive decline.
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Balancing on one leg for 10 seconds may predict likelihood of living or dying: ...
06/23/2022

Balancing on one leg for 10 seconds may predict likelihood of living or dying: For older adults, being able to balance briefly on one foot may predict how long they'll live.
People who failed a 10-second balance test of standing on one foot were nearly twice as likely to die in the next 10 years, according to a report published Tuesday in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Aged people falling are in very high risk of major fractures and other related complications. This may play a role in the higher risk of mortality. Checking balance on one foot, even for those few seconds, can be valuable way to determine someone's risk of falling. Overall, one in five failed the test.
The researchers noted that the inability to pass the test rose with age. In general, people who failed the test tended to be in poorer health than those who passed, with a higher proportion being obese, having cardiovascular disease and unhealthy blood cholesterol levels. Type 2 diabetes was three times more common among people who failed the test as those who passed. After accounting for factors such as age, s*x, BMI, history of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol, the researchers found that the risk of death within 10 years was 1.84-fold higher in participants who failed the balance test. The good news, is, it is never too late to improve balance by specific training. A couple of minutes a day — at home or in a gym could help a lot. During a physical, doctors typically check people’s hearts, lungs, cholesterol and blood pressure. But for the most part, they aren’t measuring what shape people are in. The inability to balance on one leg for 20 seconds or longer is linked in otherwise healthy people to an increased risk of small blood vessel damage in the brain and reduced ability to understand ideas. You are less likely to be able to stand on one leg without a wobble if you have a multitude of medical conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke or Alzheimer’s disease). Balance is a key concept in medicine. We talk about balanced diet, work-life balance, and balanced emotions. But curiously, we don’t pay much attention to actual physical balance. That is, until a person falls and sustains an injury. Look after your feet, and the rest will follow. That’s the message from a growing body of evidence which suggests the condition of your feet can tell you a lot about the rest of you. By using simple exercises, you can improve foot condition and strength which could even help you live a bit longer – here are some top tips for tip-top toes. They may be at different ends of your body but little problems with your feet could indicate that something’s wrong at the top. In particular, if you have cold feet it could indicate poor circulation in your brain which could be depriving it of crucial nutrients and harming function.
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Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease:A single MRI scan of the brain could be enough to diagnose Alzheimer’...
06/22/2022

Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease:

A single MRI scan of the brain could be enough to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research by Imperial College London.The research uses machine learning technology to look at structural features within the brain, including in regions not previously associated with Alzheimer’s. The advantage of the technique is its simplicity and the fact that it can identify the disease at an early stage when it can be very difficult to diagnose.
Although there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, getting a diagnosis quickly at an early stage helps patients. It allows them to access help and support, get treatment to manage their symptoms and plan for the future. Being able to accurately identify patients at an early stage of the disease will also help researchers to understand the brain changes that trigger the disease, and support development and trials of new treatments. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting over half a million people in the USA & UK. Although most people with Alzheimer’s disease develop it after the age of 65, people under this age can develop it too. The most frequent symptoms of dementia are memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem solving and language. The scans are used to check for protein deposits in the brain and shrinkage of the hippocampus, the area of the brain linked to memory. All of these tests can take several weeks, both to arrange and to process. Waiting for a diagnosis can be a horrible experience for patients and their families. If we could cut down the amount of time they have to wait, make diagnosis a simpler process, and reduce some of the uncertainty, that would help a great deal. Our new approach could also identify early-stage patients for clinical trials of new drug treatments or lifestyle changes, which is currently very hard to do. Although neuroradiologists already interpret MRI scans to help diagnose Alzheimer’s, there are likely to be features of the scans that aren’t visible, even to specialists. Using an algorithm able to select texture and subtle structural features in the brain that are affected by Alzheimer’s could really enhance the information we can gain from standard imaging techniques. MRI scans use a strong magnet and radio waves to produce detailed images of inside the body. Using MRI, we can get a good idea of what a person’s brain looks like.
A brain MRI can help doctors look for:
• brain shrinking (atrophy).
• damage following a stroke.
• problems with blood vessels.
• inflammation.
• tumours.
• damage following an injury.
In Alzheimer’s disease the hippocampi are often affected first. A doctor will use an MRI to see if there are visible changes to these structures, which can help to diagnose Alzheimer’s. Different methods of imaging the brain have allowed doctors and researchers to understand more about the diseases that cause dementia. As research and technology continues to make advances, this understanding will increase and will lead to improved accuracy in dementia diagnosis and treatments for people with dementia. This progress brings us closer to a world where people are free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia.
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Quazi Imam, M.D. Board Certified in Psychiatry. Board Certified in Addiction Psychiatry. Board Certified in Geriatric Psychiatry. Board Certified in Forensic Psychiatry. Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, NY. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School Trained.

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What is Stockholm syndrome in a relationship? Stockholm Syndrome can be found in any interpersonal relationships. The ab...
06/02/2022

What is Stockholm syndrome in a relationship?
Stockholm Syndrome can be found in any interpersonal relationships. The abuser may be in any role in which the abuser is in a position of control or authority. Stockholm syndrome is a psychological condition that occurs when a victim of abuse identifies and attaches, or bonds, positively with their abuser. This syndrome was originally observed when hostages who were kidnapped not only bonded with their kidnappers, but also fell in love with them. Stockholm syndrome is a coping mechanism to a captive or abusive situation. People develop positive feelings toward their captors or abusers over time. This condition applies to situations including child abuse, coach-athlete abuse, relationship abuse and s*x trafficking. Stockholm syndrome is a psychological response to being held captive. People with Stockholm syndrome form a psychological connection with their captors and begin sympathizing with them. This term was first used by the media in 1973 when four hostages were taken during a bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden. The hostages defended their captors after being released and would not agree to testify in court against them.
In addition to the original kidnapper-hostage situation, Stockholm syndrome now includes other types of trauma in which there’s a bond between the abuser and the person being abused. Forty years ago, the term Stockholm Syndrome was coined at the end of a six-day bank siege. What is it and why is it cited time and again in hostage situations?
Most people know the phrase Stockholm Syndrome from the numerous high-profile kidnapping and hostage cases - usually involving women - in which it has been cited. Many medical professionals consider the victim’s positive feelings toward their abuser a psychological response — a coping mechanism — that they use to survive the days, weeks or even years of trauma or abuse.
Other closely linked psychological conditions include:
• Trauma bonding.
• Learned helplessness.
• Battered person syndrome.
People who have Stockholm syndrome have:
• Positive feelings toward the captors or abusers.
• Sympathy for their captors’ beliefs and behaviors.
• Negative feelings toward police or other authority figures.
Other symptoms are similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and include:
• Flashbacks.
• Feeling distrustful, irritated, jittery or anxious.
• Can’t relax or enjoy things that you previously enjoyed.
• Trouble concentrating.
As Stockholm syndrome isn’t recognized as a psychological condition, there’s no standard treatment. However, like treatment for PTSD, treatment of Stockholm syndrome usually involves psychiatric and psychological counseling (“talk therapy”) and/or medication. If you or a loved one has Stockholm syndrome, you’ll learn healthy ways to cope with your trauma.
Therapy may help you:
• Understand your experience.
• Understand how sympathetic behavior toward your captors was a survival skill.
• Learn how you can move forward with your life.
If you have symptoms, your healthcare provider may prescribe medications to help you sleep or reduce your anxiety or depression.

Although Stockholm syndrome was named based on the location of a bank robbery-hostage situation, some of the same behaviors and feelings are seen in victims of other types of trauma, including:
• Sexual, physical and emotional abuse.
• Child abuse.
• Coach-athlete abuse. One example might be athletes who agree to extreme, abusive workouts because they believe the coach knows what’s best for them.
• Human s*x trafficking.
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Physicians, Patients, and Fi****ms: Doctors, Talk to Your Patients about Guns. “ YES, YOU CAN”.Physicians have unique op...
06/02/2022

Physicians, Patients, and Fi****ms: Doctors, Talk to Your Patients about Guns. “ YES, YOU CAN”.
Physicians have unique opportunities to help prevent firearm violence. Concern has developed that federal and state laws or regulations prohibit physicians from asking or counseling patients about fi****ms and disclosing patient information about fi****ms to others, even when threats to health and safety may be involved. This is not the case. In this article, the authors explain the statutes in question, emphasizing that physicians may ask about fi****ms (with rare exceptions), may counsel about fi****ms as they do about other health matters, and may disclose information to third parties when necessary. The authors then review circumstances under which questions about fi****ms might be most appropriate if they are not asked routinely. Such circumstances include instances when the patient provides information or exhibits behavior suggesting an acutely increased risk for violence, whether to himself or others, or when the patient possesses other individual-level risk factors for violence, such as alcohol abuse. No federal or state statute prohibits physicians from asking about fi****ms when such information is relevant to the health of the patient or others. When counseling patients about firearm safety, the curriculum teaches doctors to suggest specific interventions, such as safe firearm storage, temporary firearm transfers, mental health holds and civil protective orders. In cases of gang violence, some hospitals have prevention programs designed to help patients avoid those activities. Risk factors for firearm injuries ranged from patients with abusive partners to dementia or alcohol and drug misuse. The suggested interventions included recommendations for safer firearm storage and patient handouts. As part of their medical practices, some doctors routinely ask patients about various potential health and safety risks, including household chemicals, drugs, alcohol, to***co, swimming pools, and fi****ms. A number of leading medical organizations, and some of their members, believe that unsecured fi****ms 'in the home increase risks of injury, especially for minors and those suffering from depression or dementia. In an effort to prevent and reduce firearm-related deaths and injuries, particularly to children, the American Medical Association 'encourages its members to inquire as to the presence of household fi****ms as a part of childproofing the home and to educate patients to the dangers of fi****ms to children.
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What is reasonable accommodation? How do you get reasonable accommodation, when you have mental illness ???A reasonable ...
06/02/2022

What is reasonable accommodation? How do you get reasonable accommodation, when you have mental illness ???
A reasonable accommodation is any change to the application or hiring process, to the job, to the way the job is done, or the work environment that allows a person with a disability who is qualified for the job to perform the essential functions of that job and enjoy equal employment opportunities. Accommodations are considered “reasonable” if they do not create an undue hardship or a direct threat. An individual meets the Americans with Disabilities with Act definition act of “disability” that would qualify them for reasonable accommodations if they have “a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities (sometimes referred to in the regulations as an “actual disability”).” If a disability is not obvious to an employer, they can ask for medical documentation from a health care provider to confirm the need for an accommodation. Individuals who solely are “regarded as” having a disability but do not have a disability, are not qualified to receive reasonable accommodations. In order to be qualified for a position, an applicant or employee must be able to perform essential job functions. Essential functions are job duties that are fundamental to the position, they are the reason the job exists. Some of the factors for determining essential functions of a job include:
• Whether the position exists specifically to perform these essential functions.
• The number of other employees who are available to perform the same job duties.
• The expertise or skills required to perform the essential functions.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers who have 15 or more employees are usually required to provide reasonable accommodations. Some state and local laws may require that employers with fewer employees provide reasonable accommodations.
In order to determine what is reasonable, an employer must look at the request made by the applicant or employee with a disability. Whether or not an accommodation is reasonable will vary according to the position the employee holds, the way their disability affects their ability to do their job, and the environment that they work in.
What types of accommodations are generally considered reasonable?
• Change job tasks.
• Provide reserved parking.
• Improve accessibility in a work area.
• Change the presentation of tests and training materials.
• Provide or adjust a product, equipment, or software.
• Allow a flexible work schedule.
• Provide an aid or a service to increase access.
• Reassign to a vacant position.

After an employee discloses a disability to their manager or to human resources, it is important to initiate whatever reasonable accommodation process that the employer has in place.
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