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SNRI Drugs – Antidepressant

Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) Q: What is purpose of this form of drug? A: Help relieve depression symptoms – irritability, sadness.  Can also be used for anxiety disorders and nerve pain (and long-term chronic pain).  If you have … Continue reading

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SSRI Drugs – antidepressant (anxiety disorders)

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Q: What is purpose of drug? A: Type of depressant that treats both major depressive disorders and anxiety disorders.  Can help overcome depression.  Ease symptoms of moderate to severe depression.  Aside from depression, SSRI can … Continue reading

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Overview of Humanity Rising Initiative

NOTE: This document is being edited. <Insert overview of first meeting and various links  

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History of System Racism toward African Americans in USA

NOTE: This document currently being edited -History of African Americans in United States -Lynching -Jim Crow -Research from xx on presenting issues associated with systemic racism – women in childbirth -Black Lives Matter (BLM) -Sheryl Hill (Hypno) perspective on communication … Continue reading

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Tableau using BSCC data

Tableau is a dynamic Business Intelligence (BI) tool that can take in data and provide myriad options for data analysis – asking questions of the data. There are various versions (Public – Free), Desktop, Prep, Server.  For the next couple … Continue reading

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Community Activism for emergency preparedness

It is rewarding to reflect on consistent efforts where prior community activism reached a tangible desired outcome. These thoughts triggered yesterday at a Commission on Aging meeting where San Luis Obispo County’s Kelly Van Buren and her staff presented on … Continue reading

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Stepping Up Initiative

The Stepping Up Initiative intends to assist counties with developing and implementing a systems-level, data-drive plan that can lead to measurable reductions in the number of people with mental illnesses in local jails. Web-site Info KnowledgeBase Articles on Stepping Up … Continue reading

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Financials – Student Loans

Grace Period -After graduation, there is a standard 6-month grace period. Interest info -Pay a little now to save a lot later. Although payments aren’t due at this time, interest grows or “accrues” on unsubsidized loans while you’re in school, … Continue reading

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