by Michael Coupland | May 27, 2019 | Injured Workers, Mental Health, Opioids
Hyperalgesia—A Blessing in Disguise for Opioid Users We know the danger of long-term, unnecessary opioid use: Respiratory depression Drowsiness Lethargy Paranoia Nausea Constipation Decreased sexual function Death And the list goes on. But the one side effect of...
by Michael Coupland | Apr 22, 2019 | Mental Health, MInd-body, Mind-body treatments
Meditation: Don’t Overthink It If you’re looking to destress, increase your focus, improve your sleep and raise your awareness, meditation is the way to go! According to researchers, the list of benefits is extensive and includes everything from psychological to...
by Michael Coupland | Feb 4, 2019 | Cognitive behavioral therapy, Injured Workers, Mental Health, Workers' Compensation
CBT and Smartphones: Study Shows Power of CBT on Brain Changes There is a little known addiction that could be impacting your organization in negative ways. It affects people from all walks of life — young and old; rich and poor; men and women. It creates...
by Michael Coupland | Jan 28, 2019 | Cognitive behavioral therapy, Injured Workers, Mental Health, Workers' Compensation
Test Your Mental Health Knowledge Are you in a mental state? Confused? Good news; we are here to help! Workers’ compensation claims involving physical injuries are complicated enough, but those with mental conditions can be a nightmare. Evaluating mental health claims...
