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We are looking to expand our team with PRN clinical staff who hold a LCPC license. If you are interested in joining an expanding practice and getting to enjoy rewarding work, we can’t wait to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter to staff@awakeningskc.com. We will be in contact for interviews as early as this week.
Last Tuesday, a new FDA approved TMS treatment chair was delivered to the office. Cleared by the FDA in August 2015, Magventure’s Magvita was an obvious choice for the advancement of our ever growing facility. Similar to our two other machines, patients will visit the office five times a week for treatment of major depressive disorder, PTSD, or Postpartum depression symptoms. Magvita provides opportunity to learn more about the exciting field of brain stimulation and will provide new opportunities to treat different off label psychiatric conditions. In the near future we hope to offer treatment for anxiety, substance abuse, and much more. We look forward to the future!
Depression now affects over 350 million people worldwide and that’s what we consider an epidemic. Now we know the stigma surrounding mental illness is improving day by day, but are we moving fast enough? Generations before the Millennials often took a quieter approach to dealing with MH and Depression. They would secretly attend therapy, maybe pick up some anti-depressants from their Primary Care Physician, or self medicate. Our Generation has already chosen to take small strides and stand with those suffering. From the semicolon project to forums devoted to a sense of community within those struggling, I believe we, as a young upcoming generation, have quite a bit of power in the way the mental health care system functions. Let’s face it, at one point or another nearly all of us will fight off some sort of depression or anxiety disorder. We are doing great, but here is where I am lost, why aren’t we talking about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?
We are so excited to hear that, this week, Addiction medicine is now recognized as a medical subspecialty. I am a diplomat of the American Board of Addiction Medicine and cant wait to see the strides that will be made in addiction therapy in the years to come. Please click the picture for the full article from The American Board of Addiction Medicine.
As winter comes to an end and the trees begin to bloom, everything seems a little easier. We are now provided with natural stress relievers and the ability to go finally go outside. As the week begins and the stresses start to run high you’ll find yourself needing a little break. Here are seven ways to beat the stress this week!
Kansas City is full of trails, gardens, and parks. Not to mention we are the City of Fountains! Grab a friend and enjoy the weather with a bit of excerise.
Take the time you need to find your zen at home. This is the perfect time to hold a garage sale or give to charity. Not only will you feel better from having a clean space, but it’s rewarding to give.
Kansas City is always offering events for all ages. Something that has caught my eye is KC’s Yoga in the Park movement. What could be cooler than getting together with a few hundred yogi’s on the front lawn of the Nelson to destress?
If you are a social butterfly like me, sometimes one of the easiest ways to relax is to grab a midweek dinner with a close friend and hang out on a terrace or patio at one of your favorite spots. The human connection is unbeatable, not to mention who can pass up good food.
Spring is a time for firsts. In nature and our lives. Whether you are an athlete, an artist, or a mixture of both, trying a new course or joining a new team or group could be a great way to meet new friends. It also brings something to look forward to each week and helps remind us that we have lives outside of working!
As I have previously stated, the events in Kansas City are endless, but going a few hours away could prove just as rewarding. Cities like Weston, Atcheson, Jamesport, and Eureka Springs bring us to a new place not far from home. Each has its own treasures to explore. Getting out and seeing a new place transcends many to a plesant mental state. It’s hard to stress when you are on vacation. Yes, only a weekend still counts.
Lastly, reward yourself. We are often so tough on ourselves, but so loving to others. Take time throughout the week to applaud your victories whether small or large. Remember to be empowered and strong, afterall no one does things quite like you do.
Today, we are focusing on mindfulness. Now I know some of you are thinking “Mindfulness? Isn’t that for yoga nuts and Buddhist monks?” not exactly. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines mindfulness as: “the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one’s thoughts, emotions, or experiences.” To put it simply, mindfulness is about staying in the present moment and allowing the present to be as it is, without placing judgment on it.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) there are currently 16 million Americans who are living with Major Depression and had at least one major depressive episode in the past year.
This statistic matters because one of the hallmarks of depression is feeling alone and like no one else could possibly feel as bad or you do or even understand how bad you feel. The reality is, millions of people do feel just as bad as you do and you are not alone with this struggle but many times we don’t realize this.
