Daily Archives: 03/03/2025

Lay’s Classic Potato Chips recall

Key Points Recall Details The recall involves 13 oz. bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips, specifically those with manufacturing codes 6462307xx or 6463307xx and a “Guaranteed Fresh” date of February 11, 2025. These were distributed in Oregon and Washington, available for purchase as early as November 3, 2024. The UPC code is 28400 31041. Health […]

Counseling and psychotherapy

Counseling and psychotherapy are often used interchangeably, but there are subtle differences between the two, primarily in their focus, scope, and duration. Here’s a breakdown: Counseling Psychotherapy Key Similarities Which One’s Right? In practice, the line between them can blur—many professionals are trained in both, and the terms are sometimes used based on regional or […]

outcomes of psychotherapy

No single, universal “he” (or entity) maintains a definitive, centralized record of psychotherapy outcomes across all cases globally—it’s not how mental health research works. Instead, outcomes are tracked through studies, meta-analyses, and clinical trials, often with varying methodologies. Here’s what the data generally shows: How Conclusions Are Drawn No one “arrives” at psychotherapy alone being […]

Treatment-resistant schizophrenia

What to do Treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS) is a condition where symptoms of schizophrenia persist despite adequate trials of at least two antipsychotic medications. Here are some steps and considerations for managing TRS: Medication Therapies Supportive Measures Monitoring and Adjustments Importance of Adherence Seeking Expert Help Research and Clinical Trials Managing TRS can be challenging, but […]

*Bhagavad Gita

The *Bhagavad Gita*, a 700-verse Hindu scripture from the *Mahabharata*, offers a rich philosophical and psychological framework that resonates with modern psychotherapy, even though it’s rooted in ancient spiritual wisdom. It’s a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna, where Arjuna faces a moral and existential crisis before a war, and Krishna counsels him on […]