scholarly journals Yoga: A Holistic Approach to Addiction Treatment and Recovery

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
Dorothy S Greene ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Addiction Treatment ◽  
Negative Mood ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
The United States ◽  
Short Report ◽  
Addiction Recovery ◽  
Behavioral Health Disorders ◽  
Holistic Practice ◽  
Health Disorders ◽  
Positive Effect

Yoga is increasingly becoming a strategy for wellness in the United States. A 2016 survey found that nearly 37 million Americans practice yoga and an additional 12 million say they intend to try it in the coming year. Yoga is also being studied as an intervention for a number of physical and behavioral health disorders. This short report examines yoga’s utility as a treatment or adjunctive tool for addiction recovery. Because addiction is characterized as a biopsychosocial-spiritual disorder and yoga is a holistic practice focusing on the integration of body, mind, and spirit, It is logical to test yoga's efficacy on the treatment and recovery of addiction. Yoga’s positive effect on craving and negative mood states make it a promising modality for addiction recovery.

Parkinsonism and mental health disorders among Latino migrants

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S379-S379
Author(s):  
L. Herrera Duran ◽  
N. Mejia ◽  
Y. Wang ◽  
M. Alegria
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Behavioral Health ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Latino Immigrants ◽  
Behavioral Health Disorders ◽  
Health Disorders ◽  
Competing Interest

IntroductionMental health disorders and parkinsonism (mobility slowness, rigidity, rest tremor, gait instability) often co-exist. Approximately 40% of the 7-10 million people living with Parkinson's disease globally experience co-existent depression and/or anxiety. Furthermore, people treated with dopamine-blocking medications (antipsychotics, antiemetics) or those who suffer vascular, infectious, toxic, or structural brain insults may have symptoms of “secondary” parkinsonism.ObjectivesTo describe the existence of parkinsonism among Latino immigrants with behavioral health and substance abuse problems.MethodsData from the International Latino Partnership (ILRP) gathered at primary care clinics in Boston, Madrid, and Barcelona included 4 parkinsonism screening questions.ResultsA total of 151 participants out of 567 (26.6%) screened positive for at least one parkinsonism question and 15 (2.6%) screened positive for all 4 questions. A small group of participants who screened positive for parkinsonism had co-existent schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and/or exposure to lithium or valproic acid. We found that age 50+, depression, and anxiety were more often associated with people having parkinsonism (P < 01). Gender, race, language, and educational level were not significant predictors of parkinsonism.ConclusionsParkinsonism and behavioral health disorders co-exist among Latino immigrants in the United States and Spain. This may be related in part to exposure to dopamine-blocking medications. Future studies should focus on early detection of mental health co-morbidities among Parkinson's disease patients as well as on prevention of “secondary” parkinsonism among people living with mental health disorders.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

The Role of Gender and Sensation Seeking in Film Choice

2008 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 97-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Smita C. Banerjee ◽  
Kathryn Greene ◽  
Marina Krcmar ◽  
Zhanna Bagdasarov ◽  
Dovile Ruginyte
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sensation Seeking ◽  
Negative Mood ◽  
Positive Mood ◽  
The United States ◽  
High Arousal ◽  
Subject Design ◽  
Happy Mood

This study demonstrates the significance of individual difference factors, particularly gender and sensation seeking, in predicting media choice (examined through hypothetical descriptions of films that participants anticipated they would view). This study used a 2 (Positive mood/negative mood) × 2 (High arousal/low arousal) within-subject design with 544 undergraduate students recruited from a large northeastern university in the United States. Results showed that happy films and high arousal films were preferred over sad films and low-arousal films, respectively. In terms of gender differences, female viewers reported a greater preference than male viewers for happy-mood films. Also, male viewers reported a greater preference for high-arousal films compared to female viewers, and female viewers reported a greater preference for low-arousal films compared to male viewers. Finally, high sensation seekers reported a preference for high-arousal films. Implications for research design and importance of exploring media characteristics are discussed.

Restoring Damaged Relationships Through the Art of Invitation: Application with Addicted Incarcerated Women

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katti J. Sneed ◽  
Debbie Teike
Keyword(s):  
Human Services ◽  
Addiction Treatment ◽  
The United States ◽  
Incarcerated Women ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Health And Human Services ◽  
Guiding Principle ◽  
Faith Based ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Complementary Approach

This article presents a description of Art of Invitation as a complementary approach to traditional addiction treatment through the alignment of Art of Invitation (AOI) with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Ten Guiding Principles for Recovery.  AOI is a faith based relationship building approach that combines key Judeo/Christian teachings with relationship building tools, skills, and concepts for those seeking to build and restore relationships.  SAMHSA, as the leading agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, spearheads public health efforts to advance behavioral health within the United States.  Each Guiding Principle is presented along with a description of how AOI is shared with incarcerated women, an often neglected population, participating in an inpatient treatment program housed in a community corrections facility.

22. Characteristics of Adolescent-Serving Addiction Treatment Facilities in the United States

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. S12
Author(s):  
Rachel Alinsky ◽  
Scott Hadland ◽  
Pamela Matson ◽  
Magdalena Cerda ◽  
Brendan Saloner
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Addiction Treatment ◽  
The United States ◽  
Treatment Facilities

The impact of counterfeit risk management on healthcare supply chain performance: an empirical analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauro Falasca ◽  
Scott Dellana ◽  
William J. Rowe ◽  
John F. Kros
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
The United States ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

PurposeThis study develops and tests a model exploring the relationship between supply chain (SC) counterfeit risk management and performance in the healthcare supply chain (HCSC).Design/methodology/approachIn the proposed theoretical model, HCSC counterfeit risk management is characterized by HCSC counterfeit risk orientation (HCRO), HCSC counterfeit risk mitigation (HCRM) and HCSC risk management integration (HRMI), while performance is represented by healthcare logistics performance (HLP) and healthcare organization overall performance (HOP). Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and survey data from 55 HCSC managers are used to test the research hypotheses.FindingsHCRO has a significant positive effect on HCRM, while HCRM has a positive impact on HRMI. With respect to HLP, HCRM has a nonsignificant effect, while HRMI has a significant impact, thus confirming the important mediating role of HRMI. Finally, HLP has a significant positive effect on the overall performance of healthcare organizations.Research limitations/implicationsAll study participants were from the United States, limiting the generalizability of the study findings to different countries or regions. The sample size employed in the study did not allow the authors to distinguish among the different types of healthcare organizations.Originality/valueThis study delineates between a healthcare organization's philosophy toward counterfeiting risks vs actions taken to eliminate or reduce the impact of counterfeiting on the HCSC. By offering firm-level guidance for managers, this study informs healthcare organizations about addressing the challenge of counterfeiting in the HCSC.

Abstract 16535: Mental and Behavioral Health Disorders Among Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction in the United States

Circulation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (Suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jayakumar Sreenivasan ◽  
Mohammad S Khan ◽  
Safi U Khan ◽  
Wilbert S Aronow ◽  
Julio A Panza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Major Depression ◽  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Behavioral Health ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Hospital Outcomes ◽  
Behavioral Health Disorders ◽  
Acute Mi ◽  
Health Disorders

Background: Mental and behavioral health disorders (MBD) are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and with worse long-term outcomes after myocardial infarction (MI). Hypothesis: We hypothesized the prevalence of MBD among patients with acute MI is rising over time. Methods: Using National Inpatient Sample Database, we assessed temporal trends in the prevalence of MBD and in-hospital outcomes among patients hospitalized for acute MI in the US from 2008-2017. We used multiple logistic regression for in-hospital outcomes and examined yearly trends and estimated annual percent change (APC) in odds of MBD among MI patients. Results: We included a total of 6,117,804 patients with MI (ST elevation MI 30.4%) with a mean age of 67.2±0.04 and 39% females. Psychoactive substance use disorder (PSD) (24.9%) was the most common behavioral health disorder, and major depression (6.2%) and anxiety disorders (6.0%) were the most common mental health disorders, followed by bipolar disorder (0.9%), schizophrenia/psychotic disorders (0.8%) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (0.3%). Between 2008 to 2018, the prevalence of PSD (23.7-25.0%, APC +0.6%), major depression (4.7-7.4%, APC +6.2%), anxiety disorders (3.2-8.9%, APC +13.5%), PTSD (0.2-0.6%, +12.5%) and bipolar disorder (0.7-1.0%, APC +4.0%) significantly increased over the time period. Major depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia/psychotic disorders were associated with a lower likelihood of coronary revascularization, although a co-diagnosis of MBD was associated with a lower risk of in-hospital mortality. Conclusion: MBD are common among patients with acute MI and there was a concerning increase in the prevalence of PSD, major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders and PTSD. Focused mental and behavioral health interventions and health care policy changes are warranted to address the increasing burden of comorbid MBD among acute MI.

Improvements in Self-Concept Associated with Reductions in Negative Mood in Preadolescents Enrolled in an After-School Physical Activity Program

2005 ◽  
Vol 97 (2) ◽  
pp. 400-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
James J. Annesi
Keyword(s):  
Negative Mood ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
After School ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Theory ◽  
Exercise Induced ◽  
Induced Changes ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
School Care

Preadolescents enrolled in either a 3 times per week, 12-week exercise program ( n = 50) or a no-exercise program control condition ( n = 42) during their after-school care, were assessed for indication of whether exercise-induced changes in self-concept and overall negative mood were negatively correlated. Significant improvements in ratings of self-concept and of negative mood were found over 12 wk. Inverse relationships were found between changes in physical self-concept with overall self-concept and negative mood ( r = –.40 and –.36, respectively). Results supported the positive effect of exercise on the assessed psychological factors in preadolescents. Cognitive behavioral theory-based explanations of the findings were discussed.

scholarly journals Characterizing Participation and Perceived Engagement Benefits in an Integrated Digital Behavioral Health Recovery Community for Women: A Cross-Sectional Survey (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda Curtis ◽  
Brandon Bergman ◽  
Austin Brown ◽  
Jessica McDaniel ◽  
Kristen Harper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Behavioral Health ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Mutual Aid ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Behavioral Health Disorders ◽  
Health Disorders ◽  
Gender Specific

BACKGROUND Research suggests that digital recovery support services (D-RSSs) may help support individual recovery and augment the availability of in-person supports. Previous studies highlight the use of D-RSSs in supporting individuals in recovery from substance use but have yet to examine the use of D-RSSs in supporting a combination of behavioral health disorders, including substance use, mental health, and trauma. Similarly, few studies on D-RSSs have evaluated gender-specific supports or integrated communities, which may be helpful to women and individuals recovering from behavioral health disorders. OBJECTIVE The goal of this study was to evaluate the SHE RECOVERS (SR) recovery community, with the following 3 aims: (1) to characterize the women who engage in SR (including demographics and recovery-related characteristics), (2) describe the ways and frequency in which participants engage with SR, and (3) examine the perception of benefit derived from engagement with SR. METHODS This study used a cross-sectional survey to examine the characteristics of SR participants. Analysis of variance and chi-square tests, as well as univariate logistic regressions, were used to explore each aim. RESULTS Participants (N=729, mean age 46.83 years; 685/729, 94% Caucasian) reported being in recovery from a variety of conditions, although the most frequent nonexclusive disorder was substance use (86.40%, n=630). Participants had an average length in recovery (LIR) of 6.14 years (SD 7.87), with most having between 1 and 5 years (n=300). The most frequently reported recovery pathway was abstinence-based 12-step mutual aid (38.40%). Participants reported positive perceptions of benefit from SR participation, which did not vary by LIR or recovery pathway. Participants also had high rates of agreement, with SR having a positive impact on their lives, although this too did vary by recovery length and recovery pathway. Participants with 1 to 5 years of recovery used SR to connect with other women in recovery at higher rates, whereas those with less than 1 year used SR to ask for resources at higher rates, and those with 5 or more years used SR to provide support at higher rates. Lifetime engagement with specific supports of SR was also associated with LIR and recovery pathway. CONCLUSIONS Gender-specific and integrated D-RSSs are feasible and beneficial from the perspective of participants. D-RSSs also appear to provide support to a range of recovery typologies and pathways in an effective manner and may be a vital tool for expanding recovery supports for those lacking in access and availability because of geography, social determinants, or other barriers.

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