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Substance Abuse is a Family Disease: How Does Substance Abuse Impact the Children?
Substance use Disorder

Substance Abuse is a Family Disease: How Does Substance Abuse Impact the Children?

  • August 21, 2018
  • Akua
Substance Abuse is a Family Disease: How Does Substance Abuse Impact the Children? One of the biggest misconceptions about substance abuse is that it only...
Stressful Life
Recovery

Self-Care: A Reminder to Take Good Care of Yourself in this Crazy and Stressful Life

  • August 17, 2018
  • Akua
Self-Care: A Reminder to Take Good Care of Yourself in this Crazy and Stressful Life. “How we care for ourselves gives our brain messages that...
Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis: Strictly An Alcohol-Driven Health Complication
Addiction

Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis: Strictly An Alcohol-Driven Health Complication

  • August 16, 2018
  • Akua
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. population drinks alcohol regularly, and, consequently, four million adults are identified as having some form of liver disease, as stated by...
AKUA Mind & Body is Now In-Network with Magellan
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AKUA Mind & Body is Now In-Network with Magellan

  • August 16, 2018
  • Akua
Most Blue Shield HMO policyholders can now receive coverage for AKUA’s mental health” and addiction treatment services carved out to Magellan. AKUA Mind & Body,...
Six Strategies to Cope With Loneliness in a Seemingly Connected World
Mental Health

Six Strategies to Cope With Loneliness in a Seemingly Connected World

  • August 8, 2018
  • Akua
Six Strategies to Cope With Loneliness in a Seemingly Connected World. In modern life, we’ve grown increasingly reliant on technology and social media to communicate...
Improving Care through Education and Consultation
Behavioral Health

Repairing a Broken System: Improving Care through Education and Consultation

  • July 27, 2018
  • Akua
Improving Care through Education and Consultation. The American Psychiatric Association (APA), the largest is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United...
Study Finds Lower Risk of Depression and Heart Disease in Highly Fit Adults
Mental Health

Study Finds Lower Risk of Depression and Heart Disease in Highly Fit Adults

  • July 27, 2018
  • Akua
Study Finds Lower Risk of Depression and Heart Disease in Highly Fit Adults. Approximately 16 million U.S. adults, or 6.7 percent of the population, has...
The High Risk of Drug-Induced Psychosis with Acute and Chronic Marijuana Use
Substance use Disorder

The High Risk of Drug-Induced Psychosis with Acute and Chronic Marijuana Use

  • July 20, 2018
  • Akua
With the legalization of marijuana, or cannabis, in many states across the United States, its use and abuse among teens has become widespread than it...
First Responders are Heroes - PTSD Does Not Denote Weakness
Mental Health

First Responders are Heroes – PTSD Does Not Denote Weakness

  • July 19, 2018
  • Akua
Anyone can become a victim of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but first responders like veterans, fire-fighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics and other rescue persons,...
Behavioral Health Workforce Shrinks with Surging Demands
Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Workforce Shrinks with Surging Demands

  • July 13, 2018
  • Akua
It’s no secret that mental illnesses are common in the United States. However, the structure of the American behavioral healthcare system has dealt with substantial...
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