Mental Health
Ask Aviva #22: Why isn’t my therapy subsidized through my kupah?
Dear Aviva, I’ve read what you published about getting subsidized therapy through the kupah, but my therapist doesn’t seem to be doing that. Can you tell me why? Sincerely, Confused in Keshet Dear Confused, So glad you’ve been reading my posts in honor of mental health month. As of 2017, you are correct, the …
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Navigating Mental Health in the Elderly [Mental Health Awareness Series #3]
Apparently, doctoring octogenarians is pretty unpopular in the medical community. That means that there are very few medical experts in the field who specialize in the unique healthcare of those over 70. How do I know this? In addition to spending my free time reading medical literature, I happen to be coordinating a study for …
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Navigating Mental Health in Young Children [Mental Health Awareness Series #2]
A few weeks ago, I posted an Ask Aviva question about getting permission for a certain medication for a nine-year-old child with bipolar disorder. My answer addressed how to get permission, but one reader was shocked that a nine year old had been diagnosed with bi-polar. “Get a second opinion!” this reader advised, their underlying implication …
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