Show 326 - More About PTSD Resources

It is the start of the summer slowdown where I'll post less often as I try to catch up on my sleep and elocution skills. I've been talking a lot lately and I can hear multiple imperfections. 

Really a bad idea to do five things at the same time. 

Anyway, last week's error has created this episode. As a standing warning. Never upgrade as you are working on a project. I've gotten away with it before but not last week.

It destroyed my audio file. Totally my fault. I knew better but didn't do better.

This week is the definition of PTSD and some but not all of the accessible resources you might want to check out if you don't know about the condition.

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 

Mending the Line 

Blue Sky Entertainment official movie trailer on YouTube.

Field and Stream interview with director Joshua Caldwell about the movie and the challenges in bring it to the screen.

PTSD Resources

Books

For African Americans, there is a book called The Pain We Carry, Healing from Complex PTSD for People of Color. by Natalie Y. Gutierrez and published by New Harbinger Publications.

Very Well Mind List of Books About PTSD

National Institute of Mental Health information page about PTSD, you can download the NIH booklet. The Center has podcast called PTSD Bytes where you can get small audio chunks of information about the condition and tips for handling it. 

Audio/Video

The Veterans Administration has a short whiteboard video that explains the basics of PTSD for military folk.  Psych2Go has an explainer video on Complex PTSD or C-PTSD.

This is a link to the Audible.com search page on audiobooks that deal with PTSD topics.

The podcast Talking Later Veteran Stories of Late Life PTSD. You can listen via Spreaker or Apple Podcast

Informational

What are the symptoms of PSTD from ADAA.org. There is also a ADAA.org PTSD support group that you can join to ask questions or share concerns. 

Helpguide.org page on what is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and your treatment options. This site also has veteran specific information and has info on the various types of PTSD. 

Psychology Today post on Conquer Anxiety, One Small Step at a Time, A solution-focused approach to overcoming fear, worry, and stress.

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Show 325 - Minding the Line Fly Fishing Movie and PTSD Resources

After missing last week, I was determined to get an episode up.  I recording and edited it.

The SOS software decided to garble my speech. 

And then it stopped working.

So I turned to my phone and made something happen.

This is a quick look at the new movie called Minding the LIne, which is a fictional movie about fly fishing, PTSD and coping as best you can. 

I'll get the rest of the episode re-jiggered and try again. 

I might have to miss an episode or two, it is getting hectic at Amalgamated Salt and Brimstone and some times you have to yield to the sulfur.

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 

Mending the Line 

Blue Sky Entertainment official movie trailer on YouTube.

Field and Stream interview with director Joshua Caldwell about the movie and the challenges in bring it to the screen.

Variety.com review of the Mending the Line film.

RogerEbert.com review of the film.

PTSD Resources

National Institute of Mental Health information page about PTSD and you can download the PDF booklet 

Department of Veterans Affairs National Center on PTSD  The Center also has podcast called 

PTSD Bytes where you can get small audio chunks of information about the condition and tips for handling it. 

Helpguide.org page on what is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and your treatment options. This site also has veteran specific information and has info on the various types of PTSD. 

Psychology Today post on Conquer Anxiety, One Small Step at a Time, A solution-focused approach to overcoming fear, worry, and stress.

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Show 241 - Learning from Ernest Hemingway

I generally don't talk about famous people unless they self-declare their illness or there is a compelling reason. Not in a million years did I think that I would have something to say about Ernest Hemingway. 

I knew he was a writer. I knew that he seem to love adventure and liked the ladies both within and outside of the bonds of matrimony. And that he was thought of as a manly man. 

So when I heard that there was going to be yet another documentary about Hemingway, I couldn't drum up any reason to watch. 

Until I learned more about the man. There are multiple levels to his physical and mental pain.

You got family trauma. Not to mention an undiagnosed hereditary disease attacking his organs.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Bipolar Disorder with two other mood disorders s riding in the backseat.

Arthritis. Depression and anxiety. Self-Treating with alcohol. 

Indeed he was a messed up man. Who wrote great books. Who was given the Nobel Prize for Literature. 

He was a pip but he was also human. Sometimes good. Sometimes a jerk.

In this episode, a quick look at the things that in hindsight, Ernest Hemingway can teach us about dealing with our situation and being proactive about taking care of our bodies.. 

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 

Hemingway - A film documentary by Ken Burns and Lynn Novic. 

Ernest Hemingway: a psychological autopsy of a suicide by Christopher D. Martin.

PBS News Hour How mental health struggles wrote Ernest Hemingway’s final chapter by Dr. Howard Markel. 

The American Chronic Pain Association has a number of links to pain management resources. Mr. Hemingway would have been eligible for at least six of them.

There is good stuff at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.  They have information about Hemochromatosis.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance FAQ page about depression and mood disorders. They also have on-line support groups. There are also resources at ADAA.org and the National Institute of Mental Health and Medline Plus pages on Bipolar disorders.

If you suspect that someone you know is trying to take themselves off planet there are somethings you can do to help. Bethe1to offers five action steps to help a person in need.

The Gospel at Colonus a retelling of the Greek play with an African-American twist. It is available on DVD but your could take a gander at the play on YouTube. The music is therapeutic and provides another example of somebody having a rough road in life.

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Show 213 Anxiety Lessons from Fictional Detectives

I was viewing CBS Sunday Mornings Jane Pauley about her journey regarding depression and bi-polar depression. And how people will come up to her and start talking about their issues with the illness.

There are a lot of foot soldiers who are trying to do the right thing about sharing reliable information about mental health treatment. 

I make no secret that I am on the same journey as other people. There are weeks when I think I should shut it down. And sometimes I might miss an episode because life can get a bit too much. 

But I also know that telling folks that there is help, it is accessible in a variety of forms and that there isn't a quick fix is an important thing to do. 

With a medical diagnosis of anxiety or depression, you do have to make adjustments on how you go forward. You have to look at what you are putting in your body. 

You have to look at your environment - is it a healthy one for you? Do you want or don't want to take  medication? It is a choice. 

Honestly, you have to find what is right for you. I could list 1,000 things you could do. You might only need seven. Or the 1,001 that neither of us knows about. 

Treatment isn't the MacGuffin. It is the journey in claiming bits of yourself before you find it. That is hard for many people to accept. There is work involved.

There is much more to it and that is why there are a bunch of episodes on a variety of topics. Some you might resonate with and others are crap to you.

That is ok. Or you might just come to the blog and find something a resource you can use.  That works for me too.

In this episode, something a little different. This is a look at some of the famous detectives of fiction that may or may not have an anxiety condition.

Some are self-declared and others have things projected on to them. But it is interesting to look at how the detectives function with the anxiety MacGuffin in the closet.

Resources Mentioned: 

Jane Pauley via Sunday Morning on Recognizing Depression.

New York Times article,  At Talkspace, Start-Up Culture Collides With Mental Health Concerns

Talkspace Founders Respond to New York Times article on Medium.

PTSD Resources

Episode 161 - a list of therapy search databases to aid you in finding a therapist. 

ADAA.org brochure on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Psychiatry.org has an information page about PTSD as well.

Daylio Self-Care Bullet Journal app to help keep track of your moods, task and goals. It is available for iOS and Android devices.

OCD Resources

Helpguide.org information page on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

ADAA.org has a brochure on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

The International OCD Foundation also has a resource page on the topic, including a page that evaluates apps for those trying to control their condition..

Grief Resources

The non-profit What's Your Grief has a resource section with solo learning courses about various aspects of the grieving process. 

From Psychology Today a post about Bereavement Anxiety Managing anxiety after the death of a loved-one.

Detectives Hook-Ups

On YouTube, you can find episodes of  1970s Lord Peter Whimsey performed by Ian Carmichael or the audio book versions. There are also some clips and episodes of the 1987 version performed by actor Edward Petherbridge.

Dr. Lucy Worsley talks about Sayers and also mentions Whimsey's PTSD condition.

Agatha Christie official website with listing of her books, plays and other materials.

For those hard core and closer to the canon text visit The Baker Street Irregulars.

Monk - The Television Series via Fandom.com

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Show 191 What is EMDR?

I’ve been doing a lot of reading and the abbreviation EMDR is coming up in many documents and websites. I don’t know what that is so I wanted to do a quick episode to learn more about it and find out how it can be helpful as a treatment option.

This is a quick episode on the definition of the treatment and some resources you can check out and follow up on.






If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 

The American Psychological Association has a page about EMDR, what it is, who is it for and the treatment process.

The Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association has a resource page for therapists and people interested in the process.

Every Day Therapy Podcast has an interview with Jessica Callahan, LPT-C about EMDR. The link will take you to the Apple podcast episode 60 recording.

If you are interested in finding an EMDR trained therapist, there is a search feature at the creator of the treatment’s website, Francine Shapiro, Ph.D. There is also an information page for therapists and
laypeople that describes and outlines the treatment.

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Show 190 What is Trauma Part 2 With a Side of Grief

This is the second episode about trauma and the connection to grief and anxiety and how some of the symptoms of trauma and grief are similar to anxiety.

For those of you joining us on the road via Spotify, welcome. I am a fellow traveler on the anxiety road, sometimes a step ahead or a beat or two behind.

The goal of the podcast is to share what I have learned and continue to learn about having an anxiety condition or disorder. I am not a medical or mental health professional. I am a fellow traveler who has experienced some of the frustrations and blocks to treatment. I want your path to be a bit easier than mine.

If you need support please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 

Sacramento Bee news article about the training of mental health nurse practitioners

CBS Denver has a story about a proposal to require annual mental health checkups as a part of having insurance.

California Health Care Foundation's fact sheet about the mental health nurse practitioners training.

Hospice Foundation of America page on What is Grief? and An Introduction to Grieving.

Therapy apps services Talkspace and Betterhelp

For whoever needs to know this, there is a magazine called Still Standing. The publication is for grieving parents and those that want to support them. There is also a Facebook Still Standing support group.

Show 183 a brief mention of the movie Honey Boy and a look a phone assistance warm lines.

From the radio and podcast On Being with Krista Tippett, there is a 2013 conversation with Bessel van der Kolk called How Trauma Lodges in the Body. You can listen or read the transcript of the recording.

Audio publishing company Sounds True has two items from Dr. Peter A. Levine, the first is his book on Healing Trauma, which can be downloaded as an e-book and a self-guided video course that talks about the connection between anxiety, depression and other symptoms.

Michelle Rosenthal article on Anxiety.org on The secret to processing PTSD grief is learning to mourn.

The music this week is Prohibition Blues from  https://www.purple-planet.com

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Show 183 - Honey Boy and Telephone Warm Lines

Like the song says, sometimes we need somebody to lean on. Or talk to, human to human. In this episode a look at telephone support lines.

Also in this episode, my brief look at the movie Honey Boy, I can't say if it is a good or bad  movie because it spiked into some vintage pain for me and I had to leave. I explain more in the podcast.

I can say that if you are triggered by verbal or emotional abuse then this might be a flick that you might need to watch in segments. Or not at all. Then again, it might resonate with you and give you a lot to think about.




If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 

From Amazon Studies, a movie written by Shia LaBeouf which is a fictionalized account of his experiences growing up with a dysfunctional dad.




ADAA Online Support Group app is available to iOS users via the App App Store. You can also access the group via a link on the ADAA's website.

NAMI HelpLine for information about mental health conditions, resources and can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 am–6 pm, ET. 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org

Warmlines.org is a listing of many of the telephone support lines in the U.S.

California Warm Lines - When you need to talk to someone and you DON'T feel suicidal.

Project Return Peer Support Network provides both English and Spanish language support seven days a week between 5pm and 10pm Pacific Standard Time.

Amala Hopeline for Muslim youth support 1-855-95-AMALA

The Trevor Project for LGBTQ folks with phone, text, chat and other resources for people under 25 or those that want to help that population.

The phone number for their telephone support is 1-866-488-7386.

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Show 142 Surf Therapy for PSTD

I'm not kidding when I use the term X = the unknown treatment options and resources. On this road, there are new formed paths being created to deal with the problems that having PTSD or anxiety.

This path is the one of using the body and the elements to help heal.





If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 

From the website, Surfer Today comes a story about how surfing is helping vets and others with using surfing as a means of treatment for PTSD.

For those of you on Netflix, there is a documentary about surfing and healing called Resurface, it is about 27 minutes and gives you the basic idea of how this works. For those of you on YouTube there is a trailer that will give you a taste of the documentary.





The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has a dedicated page about military PTSD

Psych Central's article about treating PTSD with surf therapy.

The Warrior Surf Foundation has surf classes, coaching, adaptive classes and other activities for healing. Another resources is the The Jimmy Miller Foundation for Ocean Therapy.

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Show 103 - Defining the Bogeyman of Mental Health

One of the definitions of a bogeyman is a person or thing that is widely regarded as an object of fear. Go on and try to insert that term into a conversation.

It will kill that conversation in the space of a moment. This is my attempt to define the terms and hope it helps you find what is your place in those terms.






If it is getting too heavy lay down that brick and make the call, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 

You still can contribute to Movember and if you or a friend need access to health care go to healthcare.gov

Article in Stars and Strips regarding the mental health waivers for people with certain mental health conditions to be able to join the Army.

White Noise Generator from Relaxio for Android and iOS devices.

The World Health Organization Fact Sheet on Mental Disorders.

National Alliance on Mental Health page about Mental Health Conditions.

The Mayo Clinic also has a tutorial on Mental Illness with a list of symptoms to help you evaluate if you think you have a problem.

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Blood Stripe 2017 Trailer - Independent Movie About PTSD

Want to give a head's up about a new movie that is going into the pipeline. I don't know if it will get national release or attention.

It is a story about a woman returning from her third tour of duty and has Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. There are scars; outside and on the inside.



2019 Update: The full movie is now available on YouTube. 

Word is that the film will have a limited release in September and October 2017 but I suspect it will hit the streaming services a few months after that.

If you're having suicidal thoughts, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for immediate help: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Resources For PTSD:

• After Deployment page on Post Traumatic Stress, there is a video tutorial/explainer and other resources.
• Buried Above Ground - documentary of people having the condition and their path to treatment. 
• PTSD Screening Test at Mental Health America 
• Veterans Administration - Department of Military Affairs National Center for PTSD

Disclaimer:

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

Show 091 A Look At Symptom Management and Other Resources

Well it is a day that ends in y so it must be time to crank out a podcast. So much going on but we are focused on the doable around here so in this episode a look at three symptoms and what you can do about them.




If you're having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for immediate help: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Resources Mentioned:

• Robert Consulmagno sets world record in standing abs roll out as he deals with PTSD and Bipolar Disorder. There is another blog post from the VA about using Ju-Jitsu to tap into his energies. 
• For active duty and vets you can check out the Real Warriors page on anxiety conditions and resources. 
• National Alliance of Mental Health (NAMI) page on substance addiction and mental health issues. 
• NAMI also has a page specifically on mental health issues for active duty and veterans mental health concerns.
• New Hampshire Public Radio's Rewind has an 2010 encore episode on the changes in mental health treatment; the switch from talking and working out treatment plans to medication. 
• American Sleep Association page on Hallucinations and Sleep Paralysis, then there is a separate page on Sleep Paralysis and the auditory version.
• Tips to Manage Your Stress and Anxiety from ADAA.org
• 10 Minute Walking Mindful Walking Practice from Mindful.org
• Harvard Health Publications has a $20 guide on Coping with Anxiety and Stress Disorders. It is from the Harvard Medical School and before purchasing you can check out the table of contents and read from a passage in the book.

Disclaimer:

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

Episode 047 - Introduction to Phobias PTSD movie Buried Above Ground

If you can definitely check out the movie Buried Above Ground, it is the story of three people that have experience post traumatic stress disorder, one person in combat, another person due to childhood abuse/domestic violence and another person due to a hurricane.




You can download the episode to listen on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Resources Mentioned:

ADAA page on Specific Phobias 

Helpguide.org page on Phobias

VeryWell page on Phobias 

World Channel June 28 though August 28, 2016 free streaming of the documentary.

There is also a PTSD/Mental Health Resource page relating to topics in the movie.

Documentary page for the PTSD Movie Buried Above Ground

Trailer for movie on YouTube

OUE SkySpace Los Angeles

 

Disclaimer:

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

Episode 029 Comorbidity In the News

Comorbidity is one of those five dollar word that is a short cut way of saying a person has two or more conditions at the same time. You need to understand all of your conditions.




You can also download the current podcast to your mobile or media device.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

SAMHSA Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255 (TALK).

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov or http://www.samhsa.gov

Rethinking Drinking http://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov

San Diego Tribune News Story http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/feb/05/veterans-suicide-erik-howard

Helpguide.org article on Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse 

http://www.helpguide.org/articles/addiction/alcoholism-and-alcohol-abuse.htm

Disclaimer:

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Episode 016 Fail, Fail Again and M3 Mood Assessment Apps

In this episode Pema Chodron's advice to fail again and a look at the M3 Test for Mood Disorders




If you have an iOS device you can subscribe and comment via iTunes You can also download the episode onto your media device of choice.

If you have questions, comment or constructive feedback you can plop them down below - the comments are held in moderation until I can get to them because, you know, the others. Shhs. 

Resources Mentioned:

Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better post at http://www.lionsroar.com/how-to-move-forward-once-you’ve-hit-bottom

Pema Chodron’s Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better recording of graduation speech at Naropa University 

http://www.soundstrue.com/store/fail-fail-again-fail-better-1.html

Update: This company below below has changed to a paid test using AI to evaluate your responses. It has a value but it is not a diagnostic tool. 

What’s My M3? test for mood disorders http://whatsmym3.com or the FAQ page 

https://whatsmym3.com/FAQ.aspx

Microsoft Health Vault www.healthvault.com - Seems to be gone as in history.

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

M3 Mental Health Screening Video

In episode 016 I'll talk more about the M3 Assessment but this is one of the doctors that is involved with the project.

The focus in this video is providing a tool for medical doctors to understand that a patient may have one or multiple conditions. You are peeping behind the curtain as to why this could be a good resource for doctors who are busy and need a trustworthy crib sheet.


 
The questions were developed so that it would be easy for a medical doctor to understand that there could be a mental health component as well as a physical health condition.