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HOW I BECAME PROFICIENT IN MENTAL HEALTH
By: Hannah Darnell, RN RECOVERING FROM DEPRESSION I still fight negative thoughts that spiral out of control some days. Recovering from major depression has given me more profound insights into what other patients may be facing daily. There are so many times I just wanted to be absent from my body to be with Jesus in heaven. No more sadness or tears, numbness, pain, or memories of past hurts—no more obsessive-anxious thoughts about all the unknowns of life. Some people view t

Hannah Darnell
Dec 5, 20253 min read


Words to Avoid When Writing Patient Education Materials
Healthcare providers should omit jargon from their patient-facing resources/ web pages, and posts. Avoid phrases like patient struggles with depression. Replace any emotional adjective describing the patient's medical condition. After all, we don’t rate a patient’s pain, nor should we assume we know how they are feeling with their diagnosis. Replace outdated terms, such as mental retardation, with the term intellectual disability. This practice of updating terminology not

Hannah Darnell
Nov 5, 20252 min read


Protein: The Building Block of Our Health
Understanding Protein and Its Importance

Hannah Darnell
Oct 20, 20253 min read


The Graveyard Nurse
28 July 2025 The Graveyard Nurse is a Different Kind of Monster Mash. Staying awake for the whole night goes against every one of my blood vessels in my eyes. My muscles shouted "please stop fighting"...

Hannah Darnell
Oct 2, 20252 min read


Clearing the Fog
09 June 2025 Clearing the Fog in my Mind-Mental Reboot: Have you ever considered AI as the All Intelligent One? You're not alone. Let's think about it being termed Artificial...

Hannah Darnell
Oct 2, 20252 min read


Forbidden, Fortified Chocolate
8th of July 2025 Forbidden, Fortified Chocolate: Delicious
I realize yesterday was World Chocolate Day, but I was pretty distracted. I decided I couldn’t let this special day pass...

Hannah Darnell
Sep 25, 20252 min read


Do Old Tales tell all?
Do Old Wives' Tales tell all? Traditional Ideas Debunked
Catch a cold while out in the cold. Spread room-temperature butter on burns....

Hannah Darnell
Sep 25, 20252 min read


Elevating Healthcare Marketing: The Role of Professional Writing Services
The Importance of Healthcare Marketing Healthcare marketing is not just about promoting services or products; it's about empowering patients with knowledge, building trust, and credibility. In a field where decisions can be life-changing, clear and compassionate communication is a game-changer for business. Understanding the importance of healthcare marketing enables you to establish a trusting rapport and cultivate meaningful relationships with your readers. Patients today a

Hannah Darnell
Sep 20, 20255 min read
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