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Today’s column is about a new generation of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder treatments. Before learning about OCD treatments, let’s briefly discuss basic facts about OCD:
1. OCD is …
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7/13/24
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In 1952, the world’s first antidepressant medication was discovered by the process called serendipity (an accidental finding of a “gift”). Patients diagnosed with tuberculosis and …
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7/6/24
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Parenting has never been, nor ever shall be, for the faint of heart. No, parenting is a gutsy and courageous task demanding that we, the parents, make hundreds and hundreds of decisions for our …
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6/29/24
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Last week was Father’s Day, and this column is about the importance and powerful impact fathers have on their daughter’s development. What about the father-son relationship? It seems to …
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6/22/24
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In today’s column, two new terms — double depression and dysthymia — will be introduced. The key to understanding both is to see how healthy positive thinking patterns can be …
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6/15/24
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Franciscan ExpressCare and WorkingWell have moved to a new location at 308 W. Market St., Crawfordsville.
The facility is now open and seeing patients from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday …
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6/11/24
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There are three basic types of clinical depression: Cognitive, somatic and affective. Cognitive depressions are based on thinking patterns — I call them “bent thoughts” — …
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6/8/24
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There are three basic types of clinical depression: Cognitive, somatic and affective. Cognitive depressions are based on thinking patterns — I call them “bent thoughts” — …
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6/8/24
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Franciscan Health is hosting a free, live webinar aimed at increasing understanding of the mental side effects of chemotherapy treatment for cancer patients while teaching strategies for managing …
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Journal Review
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6/6/24
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Franciscan Health will be hosting a virtual diabetes prevention program online, starting in July.
The program will meet weekly to discuss lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes. The …
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Journal Review
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6/6/24
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On April 27, the Drug Free Montgomery County Harm Reduction Committee hosted the biannual Prescription Drug Take Back Day event in the parking lot of the Montgomery County Courthouse.
On this …
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For the Journal Review
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5/31/24
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Members of the Franciscan Health leadership team welcomed co-workers and community members Friday at the blessing and dedication ceremony for the new Franciscan Health Therapy Services Crawfordsville …
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Tina McGrady | tmcgrady@jrpress.com
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5/29/24
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In a world that often emphasizes communal dining and family gatherings, navigating the world of solo cooking and dining can be challenging.
Join Quest for Balance Wellness Grief Education Series …
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Journal Review
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5/21/24
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I’ve never served in the U.S. Armed Forces, but my life was surrounded and deeply touched by things military:
My father, a Captain in the U.S. Public Health Service, provided medical …
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5/18/24
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Franciscan ExpressCare and WorkingWell are in the process of moving to a new location in Crawfordsville.
The office at 1640 Crawfordsville Square Drive closed at 10 a.m. Wednesday for services …
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5/17/24
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LAFAYETTE — Board-certified nurse practitioner Amy Marchand and board-certified physician assistant Jasmine Miller have joined Franciscan Physician Network Neurosurgery & Pain …
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5/8/24
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It is 9:35 Friday morning, and I’m sitting in my pickup truck, parked in a rural high school parking lot. In 25 minutes, the future of my 17-year-old patient could be shattered.
Zack is in …
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5/4/24
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May is mental health awareness month. Drug Free Montgomery County wants to highlight this awareness month and how we as a community can help those who are struggling with mental health issues, …
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5/2/24
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In contemporary American society, a silent epidemic looms large, affecting individuals across all walks of life. Loneliness, characterized by feelings of isolation and disconnection from others, has …
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4/27/24
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If you’ve ever had laryngitis, you understand how frustrating it can be to communicate even the simplest of ideas to another person. Usually, physical inflammation is short lived and normal …
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4/14/24
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