Martin Psychological Services & Consulting, LLC

06/09/2023

Time for the insurance companies to start paying better rates to mental health providers and offer better networks - open networks- to insurance customers.

Substance abuse, homelessness and access to health services are among the issues that city officials say demand more resources in a new US Conference of Mayors survey.

06/09/2023

Growing evidence suggests consuming healthy foods and micronutrients fosters better mental health, while poor-quality diets diminish it.

06/08/2023

🆘Commonly I see many people with vitamin D deficiencies and they are LARGELY unaware of the problems this causes in their health. Vitamin D plays a huge role in our Immune system and overall bodily function.

📣Here are 10 signs that signal you may be vitamin D deficient:

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that helps maintain healthy bones, muscles, immune system function, and brain health.

1💤 Feeling tired or fatigued: Vitamin D deficiency can cause fatigue and a lack of energy, even after getting enough sleep.

2. 😬Weakness and muscle pain: Low vitamin D levels can cause muscle weakness and pain, especially in the legs, hips, and lower back.

3🦴 Bone pain: Vitamin D deficiency can cause bone pain and tenderness, which can be especially noticeable in the shins, hips, and spine.

4👩🏽‍🦱Hair loss: Vitamin D plays an important role in hair growth, and low levels can lead to hair loss.

5🤕 Slow wound healing: Vitamin D deficiency can slow down the healing process of wounds and injuries.

6😢 Depression: Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to depression and mood disorders.

7🧠 Slow cognitive function: Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with slow cognitive function and memory problems.

8🤢 Frequent infections: Vitamin D plays an important role in immune function, and low levels can lead to frequent infections and illnesses.

9🚽 Digestive issues: Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

10🛌 Difficulty sleeping: Low vitamin D levels can interfere with sleep patterns and cause difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.

If you experience any of these symptoms, it may be worth discussing your vitamin D levels with your healthcare provider and getting tested for deficiency.

This deficiency can lead to other problems with metabolism and if you are low, it is important to find out WHY! Is it an absorption issue? Is your body having trouble producing Vitamin D when you get natural sunlight? Do you need to get more sun ☀️ and take a supplement? Are other medications, poor diet, or dehydration affecting your ability to have proper D levels ? It is crucial for your health to find out why and address asap. Sustained low Vitamin D levels have been linked to dementia and this is helpful preventive care for physical and mental health!

06/08/2023

Assertiveness is a 🚨 CRITICAL skill in communication. 🗣️ Assertive communication is something that can be taught or coached.

☑️💭To be assertive means to confidently and effectively express your thoughts and feelings while respecting the boundaries of others.

⚠️It is important to note that being assertive does not mean being aggressive or disrespectful.

🛑Instead, it involves using clear and concise language, maintaining eye 👀 contact, and having a confident posture.

❗️It also means being able to say "no" without feeling guilty or ashamed.

🔑 One key benefit of assertiveness is that it allows you to take control of your life and achieve your goals.

💯When you are assertive, you are more likely to get what you want and need, whether that is in personal or professional relationships.

🙂Additionally, assertive communication can help build self-confidence and reduce anxiety and stress.

🎯However, being assertive does not come naturally to everyone. It may require practice and learning new communication skills.

💡Some tips for improving assertiveness include using "I" statements instead of "you" statements, expressing your needs clearly and directly, and using active listening to understand the other person's perspective.

🛑🗣️Assertiveness is a crucial skill in communication. It involves confident and effective expression of thoughts and feelings while respecting the boundaries of others.

☀️By being assertive, you can take control of your life, achieve your goals, and build self-confidence

02/13/2023

Understanding the issues concerning su***de and mental health is an important way to take part in su***de prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around su***de.