As the Department of Defense weighs the future of TRICARE's Autism Care Demonstration (ACD), military families, healthcare providers, and policymakers are engaged in an increasingly important discussion: Should applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy become a permanent covered benefit, or should it continue as part of a demonstration program designed to evaluate autism care?
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Mind & Body
When the summer months arrive, the public conversation naturally shifts to vacations, outdoor activities, and seasonal relaxation. But underneath that surface of leisure lies a stark operational reality that hits our medical networks every single year. A massive portion of annual emergency room visits across the nation are packed into these peak warm-weather months, putting…
Numerous individuals living with autism spectrum disorder encounter persistent hurdles in their everyday communication. These persons frequently find it taxing to interpret the nuanced interpersonal signals emitted by those around them. Mastering the intricate dynamics of human relationships constitutes a major obstacle. Enrolling in social skills groups offers a secure environment to rehearse various engagements.…
As Mental Health Awareness Month brings renewed attention to emotional well-being, much of the conversation continues to focus on younger populations or workplace stress. Yet one group remains consistently overlooked: older adults navigating the complexities of aging.
For many families, caregiving begins with a focus on physical needs: mobility, medication, safety, etc. But what often…
On paper, my life looked like a textbook success story. I was a high-functioning professional, hitting my targets, advancing in my career, and keeping up appearances perfectly. To my colleagues and friends, I was driven and capable. But behind closed doors, a very different, much darker reality played out. I was secretly battling crippling, self-sabotaging…
Yes, mobile IV services are legal in California. The state allows licensed registered nurses to administer intravenous therapy outside of clinical settings. For anyone researching mobile iv therapy Long Beach options, the legal framework is clear. Services must be run by licensed medical professionals operating under physician oversight. California has defined regulations that govern how…
In a field often reduced to surface-level assumptions, The DNA of a Doctor: How Upbringing, Culture, and Unbridled Ambition Curates Achievement offers a more nuanced perspective on plastic surgery—and the identity behind it. Blending clinical expertise with lived experience, Dr. Smita R. Ramanadham examines the intersections of culture, ambition, and self-definition. Her work moves beyond…
Psychiatry has undergone a quiet transformation over the past two decades. Not in the dramatic sense of revolutionary new treatments arriving overnight, but in the more gradual and equally significant sense of how the field thinks about the relationship between clinician and patient, how treatment decisions are made, and what good care actually looks like…
At a time when so many feel overwhelmed and uncertain about what it truly means to thrive, Dr. Arnold Gilberg, MD, PhD, offers a fresh perspective. In his book, The Myth of Aging, he challenges outdated ideas about growing older and reveals a vision of aging as a season of vitality, purpose, and freedom. Through…
New York City has one of the most extensive mental health care landscapes in the world, but having access to more options does not always make the process of finding the right provider easier. For patients exploring specialised treatments like transcranial magnetic stimulation, or for anyone seeking mental health support in a city this large…


