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US health system continues to evolve, advocate for the specialty that has a proven track record of improving our health outcomes here and around the world.  

Choose prevention, choose community, choose FAMILY MEDICINE! 

Tune in Live with our COO Vamshikrishna gunukula

as he interviews  Dr. Kyle Hoedebecke on The Future of Family Medicine & What doctors wish patients knew about? at 12:30 pm Central Time (CST) on 30th Jan Saturday 

Dr. Kyle Hoedebecke is Certified Physician Executive with nearly 20 years of leadership experience and and is an Assistant Professor in Family Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He is also the co-founder and Chair of WONCA Polaris, an international group of new and future family physicians that promotes Family Medicine across the Americas. 

Speaking 4 languages, Kyle has mentored professionals in over 120 different countries. He has worked with organizations of all sizes – from startups to multi-billion dollar companies.  

He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and has over 80 peer-reviewed publications across 5 continents in 8 languages. His expertise includes technology, leadership, and improved systemic efficiencies as applied to all aspects of an organization. 

Beyond being board certified in Family Medicine, his additional studies include four master degrees in business, public administration, leadership, and telemedicine.

Stress, grief, anxiety and fear associated with the pandemic are immense and have affected people of all ages.

One in five U.S. adults were living with a mental illness and one in ten youth suffered major bouts of depression. So why aren’t people seeking care and treatment?

In one word: cost.

Mental-health care and treatment are expensive. America’s unfortunate reality is that citizens most in need of mental-health care are often unable to pay for it, and this burden is disproportionately high among ethnic and racial minorities

Dealing With Depression &  Ending Mental Health Stigma in the American Communities , How Should it Be Addressed?

In this episode we speak to @Joel Kouame on 27 Jan,Wednesday,09:30am (CST).

Joel Kouame's counseling style is based on a culmination of different interventions (cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic, motivational interviewing, etc.), that have clinical evidence of their effectiveness. He will increase your mindfulness, and develop the tools you need to reduce the stressors that are interfering with your goals.

We must recognize that mental and physical health are interconnected.  If not Yes! : Stress literally can kill you.

Why is the system deeply flawed & understaffed? The Hidden crisis:Health care workers' mental health 

 This is our next Episode of DirectShifts Stories as our COO Vamshi Gunukula interviews  Dr Karen Bullock PhD, LCSW  who is an Author/ Professor and  Head of the School of Social Work at  North Carolina State University. Dr Karen Bullock is an Experienced Professor with a demonstrated history of effective higher education administration, mental health research and motivational speaking. Experience in Nonprofit Boards and Organizations Management, Oncology, Diversity Training, Grant Writing and Fundraising. Strong education professional with an undergraduate degree in social work, from NC State University, and a Master of Science (MSW) degree from Columbia University in NYC with a Clinical Social Work concentration, and PhD in Sociology and Social Work from Boston University.

#socialwork #mentalhealth #happiness #dreams  #life #linkedin #philantropy #share  #DrKarenBullock #KarenBullock  #NorthCarolinastateUniversity #ncsu

Hey, Y'all!  People often try to fit into certain "boxes," but the beauty and real fun in life happens when we embrace all parts of ourselves and live authentically! as mentioned by Sarah.

Tune into our next episode as our COO Vamshikrishna gunukula interviews  Sarah Joyner, LMSW, The Social Social Worker! on  21 Jan Thursday,  10:30 am (CST)

The goal of a social worker is to be an empathetic listener and educate people on resources that are available to them. 

Social work is so much more than paperwork, working with clients, and CEUs!

Every day is an opportunity to learn something new! We have to adjust our mindset to see the positives that come from a not so great situation and take those positives to add to our growth and ”toolbox” to help us successfully overcome obstacles when other  problematic situations arise. 

Celebrate those small wins, and before you know it you'll be celebrating BIG victories. 

#thesocialsocialworker #socialwork  #therapy #mentalhealth #stories  #Directshifts  #VamshiG 

Disclaimer : This content is not a replacement for mental health services or therapy.

Our Coo Vamshikrishna gunukula Interviews Linkedin Influencer Dr. Chris Stout, who is a licensed clinical psychologist and has a diverse background in various domains. He is the Founding Director of the Center for Global Initiatives (CenterForGlobalInitiatives.org) 

Dr. Stout is a Fellow in three Divisions of the American Psychological Association, past-President of the Illinois Psychological Association, and is a Distinguished Practitioner in the National Academies of Practice. He has published or presented over 300 papers and 30 books/manuals on various topics in psychology . www.amazon.com/Chris-E.-Stout/e/B003MROVZ8 . He’s traveled the world, published 38 books, won a wide range of accolades, including four additional doctorates (honoris causa), and invitations to TEDs, Davos, Renaissance Weekends… He's been faculty in the University of Illinois' College of Medicine and Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine. 

He served at the UN and was appointed to the World Economic Forum's Global Leaders of Tomorrow and an Invited Faculty at Davos. He is the founder of GordianKnot, LLC, and is Emeritus VP of Clinical Research and Data Analytics at ATI. Dr. Stout is a Fellow in the APA, past-President of the IPA, and is member in the National Academies of Practice. 

He is a best selling nonfiction author whose works have been translated into 8 languages. He has been awarded with 4 Humanitarian Awards and is in 3 Halls of Fame. He has served as C/E/O/I/Officer. He has traveled to over 100 countries and founded a kindergarten in Tanzania. He is listed in TED-Founder Richard Saul Wurman’s “Who’s Really Who 1000: The Most Creative Individuals in America.” Purdue has named a scholarship in his honor. He was noted as being "one of the most frequently cited psychologists in the scientific literature" in a study by Hartwick College. He is the 2004 winner of the American Psychological Association's International Humanitarian Award, the 2006 recipient of the Illinois Psychological Association's Humanitarian Award, the 2008 recipient of the Psychologists for Social Responsibility's Humanitarian Award, and the 2009 winner of APA's Division on International Psychology's Outstanding Psychologist Award. He has served as Chief of Psychology, Director of Research, and Senior VP of an integrated behavioral healthcare system during a 15 year tenure. 

He served as Illinois' first Chief of Psychological Services for the Department of Human Services/Division of Mental Health-having made him the highest ranking psychologist in the State of Illinois and a committed reformer of psychology within the governmental setting. He also served as Chief Clinical Information Officer for the State's Division of Mental Health in 2004-a Cabinet-level position. He is the first psychologist to have an invited appointment to the Lake County Board of Health 

He has been interviewed on many radio, cable, local, and national television programs (e.g., CNBC, CNN, WGN, NBC, PBS, NPR, Medical Rounds, Chicago Tonight, CL-TV, Oprah, Eye On Harvard, Christina, Bertise Berry, et al), and by numerous publications (Time, Chicago Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, Women's Day, Modern Healthcare, Associated Press, Child Magazine, Chicago Sun-Times, Windy City Sports, NorthShore Magazine, Monitor on Psychology, 

Full bio: https://linktr.ee/drchrisstout 

& https://issuu.com/dr.../docs/dr_chris_stout_bio_and_links and 

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Stout_(psychologist)

Everywhere you look, you're probably seeing messages to "Be Positive" and to let go of your anger and basically to teach yourself to never feel angry. 

But, the truth is that you will feel angry sometimes. You don't need to feel guilty about it either. It's okay to feel angry and being able to feel this particular emotion is a healthy thing for you to do.

 Emotions like sadness, guilt, fear, envy, and anger are an important part of your "emotional intelligence". They are just as important as feeling joy, happiness, and contentment. It's important that you don't deny your feelings or stuff them down because you consider them "negative" or feel like you "shouldn't" express those type of emotions.

 Just as you want to feel happy sometimes, it's important to allow yourself to feel sad sometimes and yes, even angry sometimes. It's part of the natural flow of human emotions. 

"Anger is your worst enemy” When you are in a fit of anger, you loose your capacity to think. Your mind refuses to act. You loose your mental balance and say such things that can never be taken back. How to prevent yourself from "blowing up" on others? (especially when you have a "short fuse") When you get angry or jealous, are you in control of your feelings and thoughts? Or do these feelings control you? Find the process of awareness, not only will you meet your own standards, but you will also raise it with every new revelation.

 The goal isn't to never feel Angry the goal is to understand your Anger and to choose healthy ways to respond to it Tune in to our next episode of DirectShifts Stories as our COO @Vamshi interviews @ George Anderson. 

George Anderson is a Board Certified Diplomate in Psychotherapy, A Fellow in the American Orthopsychiatric Association and, the first global provider of Anger Management training, workbooks, videos, DVDs and interactive CDs. He is the author of “Gaining Control of Ourselves”, “Controlling Ourselves”, “Parenting in A Troubled World”, “The California Domestic Violence Intervention Curriculum, and “Depression, Awareness, Recognition and Intervention”.Mr. Anderson received Post Graduate training in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy from the Harvard University School of Medicine (1971) and previously taught in the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, Pepperdine University, and Simmons College School of Social Work. Currently, he is the major provider of language and culture specific curricula in Anger Management and Domestic Violence Intervention. His workbooks are published in English, Vietnamese, Korean, Spanish and Russian.George Anderson was the technical consultant on the popular Jack Nicholson/Adam Sandler Movie “Anger Management”. He also appeared on the Cover of the Los Angeles Times Magazine in its August 28, 2005 edition titled “The Least Angry Man”. This article is listed on their website as “The Storm’s Quiet Eye” at Anderson & Anderson Online Resources. A sitcom on his anger management practice is currently in the works Anderson & Anderson is a global provider of virtural Anger Management Facilitator Certification as well as EI coaching for "disruptive behavior" 360 Leadership Assessments and leadership as well as physician burnout. All services are available virtually worldwide. The Emotional Intelligence curriculum used is evidence based with Pre and Post EQ-i-2.0 assessments. The Anderson Executive Coaching Program is used as a resource for "disruptive physicians" by Credential Committees, Medical Quality Assurance and Hospitals worldwide. It is his specialized expertise and commitment that led George Anderson to be the technical consultant on the movie, Anger Management. Licensed #socialwork Clinicians with Certifications in Anger Management, Parenting, Substance Abuse or Batterer's Intervention can offer virtual courses nationwide. For more information Please visit www.andersonservices.com

Veenu Keller has dedicated her life to helping others achieve their personal goals. This life-long desire became a reality after years of extensive studies, specialized training, and her own journey of personal growth and self-development. While the road to success was not always easy, her journey has made her who she is today-- a charismatic Motivational Speaker, an inspirational Life Coaching Strategist, successful Behavioral Specialist/Educator, and Founder of the In Home TurnAround.

Veenu currently resides in North Carolina with her husband, Brian Keller, and their 6 children.

Growing up in California, Veenu was the first generation of her family to be born in the United States. Her parents, originally from India, divorced when she was just a toddler.

She decided to marry at age 18 and moved to North Carolina, had 2 children and began pursuing her degree. In 1999, Veenu received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology,

Honors, from Campbell University. She began working with children ages birth to three years old and became certified by the state of North Carolina as an Infant-Toddler Family Specialist. Veenu continued her education and to hone her skills by becoming a Behavioral Educator who specialized in working with children on the Autism Spectrum and extensively trained in ABA therapy. 

Self Esteem is how we see ourselves, and Self Worth is how we feel about ourselves. 

When we ourselves as parents don't know our own worth or see our own greatness, how are we going to raise our children to know their worth and see their greatness. 

Working with families for over 22 + years and having 6 of my own kids, Veenu shares with you in this book the 3 proven steps that others have used to raise their child's self esteem. 

When using these steps, you will discover that teaching your kids that they are enough is not as though as one might think. Its about being present with them, celebrating with them, and not blaming or shaming...

These are extraordinary times. The pandemic has suddenly and significantly changed the way we live, work and study. Corporate offices, classrooms and even our homes are not the same anymore.

The challenge is to adapt to this altered environment. We have to learn new ways to cope and achieve work-life balance.

The best thing to do for yourself is to do the thing that will make you feel happy, Seek medical help first rather than Coaching. 

Many of us are feeling the emotional weight of the world right now, which means it’s just as important to look out for symptoms of seasonal affective disorder 

#therapy #mentalhealth #stories #veenuinspires #veenuKeller #Directshift #VamshiG

In everyday life we usually find many symptoms, signs or information to us as if we are experiencing depression, which we have indirectly done SELF DIAGNOSE. 

So this is a  reminder to not self-diagnose, as it may lead to harm, instead of helping yourself.  In this digital age, anyone can research on anything, particularly on the status of their mental health. People may act, depending on what results the search engine will provide, without consulting any professionals on the matter. 

Many people still find peace of mind in Googling health symptoms. Being able to check your symptoms online can equip you with much-needed knowledge and empower you to make better health choices, but if you try to diagnose yourself based on what you read, think again.

What is the danger of self diagnose?

Self-diagnosis can also affect mental health by causing you to experience real unnecessary worries. For example, you often feel dizzy lately. Then, you find out for yourself approximately what is the cause of symptoms of dizziness that you often experience through the internet.

From search results, you apparently find that frequent headaches can indicate serious brain disease, such as brain tumors. Then, you feel worried and stressed about thinking you have a brain tumor. Whereas, not necessarily you have the serious illness, but you already feel very worried.

It’s not easy, but it’s worth it...

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The clarity of what you want, and believing you can actually attain it... 

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The endless nights of wondering how you are going to pay this months bills

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The wondering if I’m screwing up my kids

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All the “no’s” yet you have to continue believing.. 

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And then....

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Life turns, you take baby steps along the journey...

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You start to create, receive & celebrate...

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It didn’t happen over night

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I’m still not where I’d like to be...

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I’m proud of who I’ve become & yet to become...

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Life is a journey, full of struggles... 

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See them as problems, or opportunities... 

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That will change the outlook in this journey.

Follow www.veenuinspires.com for more Insights as shares more with our COO Vamshikrishna gunukula .

We all need help at work from time to time, but it's not always easy to say so. No matter how far you've come in your career, you may worry about seeming incompetent, weak, or simply annoying if you ask for assistance.

But seeking support isn't a weakness. In fact, it's often the difference between failure and success. It can prevent costly or embarrassing mistakes, and mark you out as someone with self-awareness, confidence, and an understanding of shared goals.  #parenting  #helpneeded #Networking  #DirectShiftStories   #veenuinspires