Monthly Archives: May 2012

Pomegranate Co-Sponsors Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation Conference

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

It is difficult to know if or when to act upon a child’s behaviors because it is easy to assume a teens mood swings, angst over school events, break-ups, infractions, fears, bullying, gender issues etc. are part of normal adolescent drama, or, as Dr. Jordan explained, ‘In adolescents, variability in mood makes it difficult to assess risk’. Continue reading →

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Pomegranate Honors Nurses for Nursing Recognition Week

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Pomegranate provides 24/7 nursing services for its residents. Nursing services includes a physical assessment and medication management. “Our nurses are an integral part of the multidisciplinary treatment team”, states Kris. “Our nurses have to be astute in assessing for any medical issues as well as the mental status of our residents. History taking, direct observation, and monitoring of lab results are just a few of the tools we use.” Continue reading →

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“I’m all better now, I don’t need to take my meds . . . “

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

Many times people don’t show up to their outpatient therapy appointments to discuss mental health symptoms. Stigma, transportation problems, apathy, financial concerns, and lack of understanding may all contribute to lack of follow-through. Continue reading →

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