In the United States, more than 43 million adults live with mental illness. That’s about one in every five. The percentages dramatically increase in certain social demographics such as the homeless and prisoners. May is designated as Mental Health Month to raise awareness about the numerous conditions that fall under the mental health umbrella. The term mental health describes “emotional, psychological and social well-being” but factors contributing to mental health include biological: genes and brain chemistry, life experiences: trauma and …
Month: April 2015
You may have noticed healthcare, along with everything else, is transitioning from a paper system to an electronic one. Pharmacists, hospitals, even your doctor’s office use a computer-based filing …
For parents and other caregivers of children and adults with autism, wandering is a major concern and cause for stress. Wandering, sometimes called elopement, describes when a person, usually someone …
Happy April Fools’ Day! Here at American Medical ID, we believe the Earth is precious. That’s why this April 1, we’re showing how we are working to protect it. We already …