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Barriers to Insurance Coverage

admin — Thu, 29 May 2025 20:49:00 +0000

When patients have difficulty getting their insurer to cover the cost of our services, we recommend this service to help you navigate the maze of insurance company regulations: Cover My Mental Health is a non-profit that gives advice and encouragement to people at different stages of the process, including: No in-network care When a claim is denied Next steps: formal ...

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A Helpful Tool for Finding Medications: Medfinder

admin — Tue, 27 May 2025 18:45:20 +0000

Have you ever had trouble getting a medication because your pharmacy says they are “out of stock” or suggests that the medication is “not available” to them? One of our patients recently told us about a service that he found very helpful. It’s called Medfinder, and it helps you locate nearby pharmacies that have your prescribed medication in stock. If ...

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UCSF Psycho-Educational Zoom Group for Adults with Bipolar Disorder – July 2025

admin — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:10:07 +0000

Living with bipolar disorder can present unique challenges, and navigating those challenges often feels easier with support and solid information. That’s why we’re excited to share to you the upcoming UCSF Psycho-Educational Zoom Group for Adults with Bipolar Disorder, starting July 1, 2025! This activity under the Bipolar Disorder Program of the Department of Psychiatry is aimed at providing a ...

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Prolon’s Fasting-Mimicking Diet Shows Promise in Reducing Biological Age and Disease Risk

admin — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:58:14 +0000

We have previously discussed Prolon, a modified fasting regimen created by a University of Southern California longevity study specialist. A scientific breakthrough study was disclosed and published on February 20, 2024 in Nature Communications, a highly respected scientific journal, suggesting that Prolon’s Fasting-Mimicking Diet (FMD) may hold significant potential in promoting longevity and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. The ...

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Navigating Drug Shortages: Tips for Finding the Medication You Need

admin — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:42:10 +0000

Facing a shortage of your essential medication can be stressful. But with planning and proactive steps, you can increase your chances of getting the medication you need. Here’s a short guide based on an article from Vox.com. 1. Plan Ahead and Stay Informed: 2. Explore Independent Pharmacies: 3. Communicate with Your Doctor and Insurance: 4. Exhaust Pharmacy Options: 5. Seek ...

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Embracing Nature’s Wisdom: Four Seasons of Mindfulness Class Highlights

admin — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:02:50 +0000

In a recent mindfulness class led by certified mindfulness meditation teacher Andrea Starn, participants embarked on a transformative journey through the Four Seasons of Mindfulness. Andrea, a licensed psychotherapist and a graduate of the intensive two-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program led by Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield, offered insights and practices that transcended traditional meditation, inviting participants to uncover ...

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UCSF Psycho-Educational Zoom Group for Adults with Bipolar Disorder – January 2024

admin — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:40:14 +0000

The Adult Psychiatry Clinic at UCSF has released the schedules of their Group Psycho-Education for Bipolar Disorder for January 2024. This activity under the Bipolar Disorder Program of the Department of Psychiatry is aimed at providing a community resource for individuals with bipolar disorder, mental health professionals and psychiatrists. Headed by Dr. Descartes Li, the program director, it is designed ...

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Cannabis Use Psychosis

admin — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 01:37:02 +0000

Frequent cannabis use linked to increased risk of psychosis Studies in Europe and the USA have uncovered a clear association of frequent non-medical cannabis use, and use of high-potency (high THC) cannabis with psychotic disorders. The American study found that: “Self-reported psychotic disorders were significantly more prevalent among participants with any nonmedical cannabis use than those without (2001–2002: 1.65% compared ...

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Gut Microbiome and Depression: What’s the Connection?

admin — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

A recent study published in the esteemed scientific journal Nature Communications has uncovered a potential connection between the complex ecosystem of gut bacteria, known as the gut microbiome, and depression. The study was carried out by accomplished researchers at the renowned Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Their findings revealed distinct differences in gut microbiomes between individuals suffering from ...

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Healthy Breathing

admin — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:11:47 +0000

Don’t neglect breath work Breathing is fundamental to life, so much so that we usually aren’t aware of doing it at all. Yet many experts say people are breathing “wrong” – too rapidly and too shallowly – and breathing wrong may be affecting our physical and mental health in myriad ways. Healthy breathing, according to a recent article in the ...

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