Mind Health Blog

What happens if Parkinson’s is left untreated?

Parkinson’s Disease and its impact.  As defined by the Mayo Clinic, Parkinson’s Disease is defined as a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Parkinson’s disease is measured in different stages in which early signs may be mild, whereas later signs can cause severe impairments in motor, cognitive, and social functioning. Some of the hallmark…

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Portrait of Priscilla Scovic

I’m Joining The Life Skills Village Team!

  Hello! My name is Priscilla Scovic and I have 25 years of experience in the healthcare, wellness, and rehabilitation fields. I received my bachelor of science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. After that, I started my career in Chicago, overseeing a hospital with both corporate and community-based…

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We Are All Heroes: Positive lessons from COVID-19

Dr. Bryan Weinstein talks about two of Summit’s core values. Connecting warmth and dignity to Easter and Passover during the COVID-19 outbreak. Practice mindfulness, because the true heroes are every one of us! We hope you enjoy this video. Stay healthy and stay well.

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How to cope with Anxiety during COVID-19

Due to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many people have experienced heightened feelings of anxiety and distress. Instead of letting these feelings go unresolved or leading to further panic, listen to Dr. Byran Weinstein on how to cope and deal with your anxiety. What are some ways you are dealing with your anxiety?

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Can You Find Happiness with a TBI?

Some define it as simply “feeling good.” Others describe happiness as being an infinitely more complex, scientifically quantifiable emotion; an equation that includes pleasure, engagement and meaning experienced in both the short and long term.[1]  Still others, like Mahatma Ghandi, describe happiness as a state of being where, “What you think, what you say and…

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Top 18 Apps for People with Traumatic Brain Injuries

My name is Dr. Bryan Weinstein. I am a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in the pharmacological and rehabilitative treatment of people with traumatic brain injuries.  I see over 100 brain-injured patients every week and am privy to the tragic details and consequences of their injuries. After an injury, my patients tell me that the world looks…

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Understanding Brain Injury: The Human Factor

My name is Dr. Bryan Weinstein. I am a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in the pharmacological and rehabilitative treatment of people with traumatic brain injuries.  I see over 100 brain-injured patients every week and am privy to the tragic details and consequences of their injuries. After an injury, my patients tell me that the world looks…

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