Mastering Applied Positive Health Psychology, by Jerod Killick, M.S.
“The self-help obsessed have a propensity towards isolation. “All By Myself, Don’t Want To Be…” So, you felt confident that you could go it alone. Now you find yourself at the end of an insidious decline into the perpetual darkness of clinical depression. The warning signs were posted along the way. You thought you had the […]
“The outcome will only be as good as the quality of the goals we set.” Setting effective goals is tricky, especially when we create acheivement benchmarks too far down the road. That’s why we broght all our best folks together to build the following six step workflow with sustainability in mind. We draw from influential […]
“The disease is manageable. What’s left is shame and stigma.” HIV Then and Now Protease Inhibitors entered the drug market in the mid 1990’s, changing the face of HIV, the virus that without treatment, eventually results in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Now considered a chronic disease, HIV infection, when approached with persistence and care, […]
“Perfectionism destroys the creativity necessary for achievement.” Perfectionism gets in the way of productivity, especially when creativity is an essential part of your work. Those who call themselves perfectionists undoubtably disagree. However, in reality, struggling with perfectionism means that fewer projects are endeavoured. This comes with an increasing sense of failure for not accomplishing what is desired. […]
“Seasonal Affective Disorder starts visiting in November. Be Prepared!” Learn about the symptoms associated with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the best known techniques for mitigating the effects. The insidious nature of SAD means many are never properly diagnosed, thus leaving the individual stumbling through late autumn and winter with crippling dysphoric mood. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? SAD is a form […]
“One crisis is manageable. A concurrent second feels impossible.” While the country is increasing financial resources focused on deaths related to opioid overdose, examination of alcohol caused fatalities reveals increased harm and morbidity. We examine the challenges facing health authorities as they grapple with this often under resourced population. Defining The Concurrent State The current […]
“The problem with illicit substances is their efficiency.” Problem Statement: The goals of the substance user, compared to others seeking a shift in perceived mood and/or mental state, are the same. The universal nature of this goal normalizes the intention as an improved sense of wellbeing, regardless of the tool used to achieve the resulting […]
