Positive Pathways

07/11/2025

Did you know that our behavior can come from more than one place? Oftentimes, our behaviors are not neurotransmitter-driven but rather driven by our personality or patterns of learned coping that may be unhealthy. Here are some examples:

03/20/2025

Our community struggles to provide grief support. I struggle to provide grief support. Below is a list of 8 week online support groups through the University of Utah. https://nursing.utah.edu/grief-support-groups
They also needs trainers to offer the groups.

02/12/2025

I often see men between 40 and 65 who worry they have Alzheimer's. They think they are losing their minds but it's actually sleep deprivation from a lifetime of shift work. Long-term shift work can lead to serious health consequences, including an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers due to disrupted circadian rhythms and poor sleep quality. It is also linked to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline. Over time, shift workers may experience chronic fatigue, weakened immune function, and metabolic disorders. Additionally, irregular hours can strain relationships, reduce overall quality of life, and contribute to workplace burnout. Managing sleep, diet, and stress is crucial to mitigating these long-term effects.

12/19/2024

Why don’t people price shop for medications? Save money in 2025 with GoodRx or CostPlus Drugs. Don’t just accept your pharmacy or insurance prices—medications like aripiprazole, desvenlafaxine, and atomoxetine are often cheaper out of pocket. This applies to many many generic meds. Check the price differences below!

12/05/2024

11/04/2024

October and November are hard. These are the hardest months for me as a clinician because they are the hardest months for my clients. Hang in there! We are in this together.

09/04/2024

Tag someone who needs this reminder today. 💙

06/17/2024

I am so excited about this. We had a Receiving Center when I worked in Salt Lake and it was enough to save multiple patients from hospitalization. Thank you Four Corners for bringing this to our community.

06/12/2024

Is anybody out there today? Can you help me fill up my gratitude jar? Gratitude impacts my emotional resilience and it is contagious. So help me out, what are you grateful for? (PS, this is a real post. I will not try to scam you with injured dogs, chain letters, or Nigerian princes).

05/19/2024

In the past 2.5 years, both of my parents have passed away, an experience that has proven profoundly challenging. However, I am not trying to solicit sympathy; I aim to provide context for recommending the following podcast. Please listen, as I believe our society stands to benefit from a deeper comprehension of the dynamics surrounding death and grief. This podcast gives the history behind our approach. I hope it may offer you insights and solace in navigating similar experiences.

From the Radiolab podcast: The remarkable story of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, the woman who showed us all how to stare down death and also get through our grief....