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Episode 11: Why Is Physician-Led Care So Important?

The American Medical Association suggests that physician-led healthcare teams have the potential to improve access to care, and eventually, improve patient outcomes. In this episode,  Dr. Stephen Pannel, psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer at Right Track Medical Group and Taryn Cooper, Coordinator of Best Practices at Right Track Medical Group, discuss how the physician-led approach is innovating the world of behavioral healthcare. Listen now below, or anywhere you get your podcasts.

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Mental Health in Children & Teens
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Developmentally, childhood and adolescence is such a critical time of development. This growth comes with normal “growing pains” and adjustment, yet for some youth there is much more going on that affects their overall wellbeing and functioning.

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Mental Health in Women
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Mental Health in Women
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While mental illness can affect anyone, there are distinct ways that women can face mental health challenges during different seasons of their lives.

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Mental Health in Men
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Because of powerful myths about mental illness, both in general and especially for men, many men feel like they have to carry the burden of mental illness alone.

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Mental Health in Young Adults
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Mental Health in Young Adults
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While young adulthood can be incredibly adventuresome — it can also pose various challenges.

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Anxiety is characterized by nervousness, worry and fear that is intense and ongoing, affecting a person’s functioning.

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Postpartum Depression
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Admist the joy of welcoming a child comes significant adjustment and sleep deprivation.

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder consisting of two general groups of symptoms: obsessions and compulsions. It used to be viewed as a rare disorder, yet in reality it is not rare.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by a traumatic event.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a long-lasting disorder characterized by poor attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.

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Right Track Medical Group expands quality, outpatient mental healthcare to Columbus
Right Track Medical Group expands quality, outpatient mental healthcare to Columbus

Right Track Medical Group is now accepting appointments for medication management, psychiatric assessments and private mental health counseling at its Columbus clinic, which is located at 815 2nd Ave. North, Columbus, Miss. 39701.

What to Know Before Starting Psychiatric Medication
What to Know Before Starting Psychiatric Medication

For many dealing with psychological concerns like depression, anxiety or ADHD, introducing medication can be a game-changer, especially in tandem with therapy. If you’re starting medication for the first time, it’s normal to wonder what that process will be like.

New Right Track Medical Group clinicians help Hattiesburg be ‘a healthy, happy community’
New Right Track Medical Group clinicians help Hattiesburg be ‘a healthy, happy community’

Right Track Medical Group’s Hattiesburg clinic recently welcomed two new providers. They help treat common mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, insomnia, and ADHD, in their community.

Right Track Medical Group expands quality, outpatient mental healthcare to Flowood
Right Track Medical Group expands quality, outpatient mental healthcare to Flowood

Right Track Medical Group opened a new outpatient mental health clinic in Flowood this October. They plan to celebrate their new clinic with the community at a ribbon cutting and open house on Wednesday, Dec. 1.

Right Track Medical Group’s Telehealth Services
Right Track Medical Group’s Telehealth Services

Right Track Medical Group offers telehealth services that are easy to use, flexible and convenient. They increase access to mental health treatment by reducing barriers to care and making getting help less intimidating.

Tips for Coping With Suicide Loss
Tips for Coping With Suicide Loss

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Teen Suicide: What Parents Need to Know
Teen Suicide: What Parents Need to Know

Suicide is a leading cause of death among teens and young adults. And for every teen or young adult that dies by suicide, there are 15-25 times as many attempts. Understanding warning signs and intervening early can help prevent more deaths by suicide.

Episode 24: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Episode 24: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

In the latest episode of South of Fine, we spoke with Meghan Goldbeck and Danita LeBlanc from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) about how they are commemorating Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and the work their organization does to help eliminate the loss of life from suicide.

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A War at Home: Supporting Veterans Who Struggle with Suicide

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Understanding and Preventing Suicide Among Men
Understanding and Preventing Suicide Among Men

Men are 3.63 times more likely to die by suicide. Despite these shocking numbers, pervasive ideas about masculinity, weakness and shame limit honest conversations—on the societal and personal level—about suicide. This stands in the way of saving many lives.

Protecting Our Students: Mental Health in Children & Teens
Protecting Our Students: Mental Health in Children & Teens

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Episode 23: Back to School
Episode 23: Back to School

In this episode, we chat with Meg Hayden, Oxford School District's lead nurse, about how to support our students as they make the transition back to in-person classrooms.


Episode 22: Understanding Psychological Testing
Episode 22: Understanding Psychological Testing

In this episode of South of Fine, we talk with Dr. Geralyn Datz of Southern Behavioral Medicine Associates to get a better understanding of psychological testing.


The Battle Within: Mental Health In Men
The Battle Within: Mental Health In Men

Evasion and camouflage aren’t just battle tactics. For many men, they are the go-to strategies for coping with mental health issues.

Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Opens New Location in Madison
Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Opens New Location in Madison

Right Track Medical Group is now accepting appointments for medication management, psychiatric assessments and private mental health counseling at its Madison clinic, which is located at 117 Fountains Blvd., Suite 1.

Episode 21: Food Anxiety & Eating Disorders
Episode 21: Food Anxiety & Eating Disorders

In this episode of South of Fine, we talk with Rebecca Tuner, registered dietician and host of Good Things with Rebecca Turner on SuperTalk Radio, about food anxieties and eating disorders.


Ending the Stigma Around Mental Illness
Ending the Stigma Around Mental Illness

If you want to be part of ending the stigma that surrounds mental healthcare, you can start with yourself and your immediate circle.

Episode 20: The State of Mental Health in Mississippi
Episode 20: The State of Mental Health in Mississippi

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we speak with Kay Daneault and Melody Worsham of the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi about the work they do and the challenges the face. We also discuss their thoughts on the state of mental health in Mississippi and where COVID has left progress.

3 Tips to Manage Mental Health in Motherhood
3 Tips to Manage Mental Health in Motherhood

Becoming a mother is a significant life change that often brings great joy, but can also bring great difficulty to a woman’s life. After having a child, a woman’s identity and role shifts, which may cause an increase in mental health concerns such as anxiety or depression.

Episode 19: Moms & Mental Health
Episode 19: Moms & Mental Health

In the latest episode of South of Fine, we answers questions from moms about mental health.

When Should I Test My Child for ADHD?
When Should I Test My Child for ADHD?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is characterized by poor attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. While there is no specific test or cure for ADHD, there are many ways medical professionals can identify and treat the symptoms.

Episode 18: We All Have Anxiety
Episode 18: We All Have Anxiety

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5 Tips for Managing Anxiety
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Episode 17: Active Minds: Ole Miss and Mississippi State University
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Making a Mental Health Plan for College
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Episode 16: College Students: Moving Forward
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In this episode, we speak with April Estill Lomax, LCSW, and Michelle Howard, LCSW, of the University of Southern Mississippi's Student Counseling Center, about the state of mental health on college campuses as students prepare to come back this semester.

The Benefits of Physician-Led Mental Healthcare
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Episode 15: 2020 Wrap Up
Episode 15: 2020 Wrap Up

In the last episode of 2020, Dr. Katherine Pannel discusses how mental healthcare has evolved in 2020.


Episode 14: How to Deal with Holiday Stress
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In this episode, we learn about the common causes of holiday stress and how to handle that stress in a healthy way.


Episode 13: Veterans & Mental Health
Episode 13: Veterans & Mental Health

In this episode, Mike Pettigrew, the Lee County, Miss. Veteran Service Officer, provides perspective on the mental health of veterans.


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