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Mental Health
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Nutritional Assessment Improves Treatment
A nutritional assessment is a practice provided typically by nutritionists or trained healthcare providers that looks at an individual’s overall dietary health. J. Flowers Health Institute uses nutritional assessments as part of its comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, leading to better treatment outcomes. A nutrient is a substance that provides the body with the nourishment required to…
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Neuropsychological Testing and Brain Mapping
Neuropsychological testing and brain mapping have emerged as valuable tools for the diagnosis of neurological disorders. They are also useful in assessing current mental health status. Using them correctly not only improves diagnosis but can also improve treatment outcomes.
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Psychological Diagnostic Testing
Psychological diagnostic testing is a procedure used by psychologists that helps diagnose mental illness. It involves a series of assessments called psychological tests.
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Lifestyle Assessment
Why is a lifestyle assessment important for your medical care? In current society, it is more popular to take medication than to make lifestyle changes, even when those changes could improve overall health. The reality is that many diseases and disorders today are preventable and can be managed with the right lifestyle choices. Lifestyle assessments…
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Teen Dating Violence
Teen dating violence (TDV) is a form of intimate partner violence that occurs between two teenagers who are in an intimate relationship. Teen dating violence can occur in multiple forms and can occur in both heterosexual relationships and same-sex relationships. Dating violence can occur in person but also through technology. Teen dating violence is particularly…
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Stop Self Harm in Adolescents
Self-harm can be alarming and can have a negative effect on those who engage in the practice, as well as on their friends and family. Learning about the reasons behind self-inflicted injury can help us learn to recognize and stop self harm. One of the first things to do if you think your child is…
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Executive Health Program
At J. Flowers Health Institute, we believe in comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to make sure your executives are on the top of their game and making your business money. Our Executive Health Diagnostic Evaluation Program is a comprehensive program designed for business executives and other influential people who do not take the time to invest in their health.
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Transgender Children
Transgender individuals identify as a gender other than the one they were assigned at birth. Identifying as transgender doesn’t always mean transitioning from one gender to the other. Your child’s gender identity (how they view their gender and why) can exist on a spectrum. Those whose gender is strictly male or female identify most likely…
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Adolescent Screenings and Evaluations
Why are adolescent screenings so important? How do they help children heal and stay well? Adolescent screenings are used by health professionals to assess the overall health of a child and to pinpoint problems to treat.
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8 Dimensions of Wellness
Wellness refers to complete health, rather than just your physical health. Wellness is not only being free of disease, illness, or stress but also having a purpose in life, being emotionally healthy, taking an active involvement in your work and in your leisure time, having joyful relationships and being happy.1 Wellness involves all aspects of…