Education: Making Informed Decisions Navigating Healthcare | Short-Term Relief vs Long-Term Effects

Education: Making Informed Decisions Navigating Healthcare | Short-Term Relief vs Long-Term Effects We're talking about the need to think critically about how we position ourselves in today's culture of healthcare. More specifically, how do we ensure that we are aligning the intervention plans, rehabilitation strategies, and present healthcare costs with the long-term effects of the treatments suggested and/or prescribed. This is especially important when profits and incentives are provided when prescriptions are written, without focus on whether or not we gain a clean bill of health down the road. #education #decisionmaking #healthcare 0:00 - 2:20 - Intro 2:20 - 12:20 - Understanding the implications of choice in healthcare 12:20 - Wrap Up While seeking instant relief is understandable, many of us exchange the short-term benefits will little thought to the long-term effects of said relief. One choice can lead to years of doctor's visits, prescription refills, emotional turmoil with no solution in sight. So it's important to recognize that when it comes to making the healthy choices that impact our quality of life, to recognize that often choosing the slow and steady route is the most sustainable long-term. We may live in a microwave society, but turns out that's never been the best strategy or approach to maintaining our health and well-being. #education #decisionmaking #healthcare Any questions? Send us an email: [email protected] *RESOURCES* - A Few Things That Therapy May Do Better Than Medication, According To Science: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2016/05/06/a-few-things-that-therapy-may-do-better-than-medication-according-to-science/ - Pill Popping: America’s Lethal Habit: https://english.umd.edu/research-innovation/journals/interpolations/spring-2011/pill-popping-americas-lethal-habit - For Mental Illness, Make Medication a Last Resort: https://www.wsj.com/articles/mental-illness-pills-antidepressants-medication-anxiety-depression-drugs-adhd-cbt-therapy-psychoanalysis-11649100243 For all topics related to renewing and rebuilding family, communities and relationships, check out our blogs! We post bi-weekly: https://www.spe-projectpurpose.com/blogs Make sure to come visit us, subscribe to the website, and join our Member's Area for more valuable content 🙂 *SOCIALS* Website: www.spe-projectpurpose.com Facebook Page: @ProjectPurposeSPE Instagram: @ProjectPurposeSPE or my personal account @realistrae Twitter: @Purpose_SPE Pinterest: @ProjectPurposeSPE If you'd like to read my research thesis, "ADHD: Is it a Social Construct or does it have a Neurophysiological Basis?" you can find it at the following address: https://rachellerealist.wordpress.com​​. ​I'm more than happy to answer your questions, feel free to send an email to: [email protected] OUR AUTONOMY, SELF-EFFICACY, COMPASSION & SELF-CONCEPT WORKSHOPS ARE AVAILABLE (AGES 4-8, 9-13 & 14-17) BE SURE TO GO TO THE WEBSITE AND MAKE YOUR PURCHASE! Do you like the intro/outro music? Check out the artist on Spotify: Artist Name: Valdii Song Name: I Learn