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hen you have a problem, getting help is a sign of courage, not weakness or failure – Academy Award winning actor Ben Affleck.

The actor made this statement after he recovered from substance abuse years ago, giving a strong message to all those who are addicted to some or the other vice or are suffering from a mental health issue.

One of the major public health problems today is depression. It set in long before the Covid-19 pandemic.

The pandemic and the resultant isolation only triggered it further. Substance abuse on the other hand can be traced to the last century.

While it is natural to feel sad or experience other negative emotions at times, if it lingers consistently for a prolonged period, then it spells trouble and calls for professional help.

Generally, it is advised that if such feelings continue for two weeks, the person should seek professional help.

Unfortunately, we neglect our mental health the most.

Overcoming substance abuse essentially requires professional help lest it manifests once again.

Realizing the bevy of harmful effects that drug and alcohol abuse bring with them, the need to establish rehab centers assumed paramount importance. There are rehabilitation centers for the aged, handicapped, serious illness, injury, and surgery as well. Some rehabilitation centers are also gender specific.

The quantum leap in the number of depression-related cases also gave rise to various new avenues for sharing and getting the congestion off one’s chest. Vent Friends, for instance, is a new concept that helps the depressed person to vent out feelings to someone who is unknown to them but are patient and non-judgmental. However, these solutions can resolve the issues only if addressed in the primary stages. The severe cases need professional help from rehabilitation centers designed especially for people

with mental problems and alcohol or substance abuse.

Whether you are battling with substance or alcohol abuse or are a patient with mental disorder or medical issues rehab centers can help you bounce back to normal living.

Realizing that there is a problem is the first step. Once this has been realized seeking professional help is the second step. Rehab centers treat patients with customized plans, to give back quality of life through trained therapists, counsellors, nurses, volunteers.

When a person goes to a rehabilitation center, a customized plan is prepared for treatment based on the discussion with him/her and the history of the patient. This is followed with medication, therapy, counselling, group discussions, etc.

Discussing similar experiences with peers, sharing problems help in motivating one to get healed knowing that he/she is not alone. And group motivation helps in positive outcomes of the treatment.

A holistic approach towards the entire rehabilitation process goes a long way in treating the patient successfully.

Patients’ will power and family support are equally important to achieve long term solutions.

There are many rehab centers that have excellent infrastructure to soothe the troubled minds of the patients in addition to experienced therapists. Providing the right ambience and counselling the patients towards normalcy are the prime objectives of these centers.

We at Insights Care, handpicked few such rehabilitation centers that are doing yeoman service in healing alcohol and substance abusers, mental health patients and those with medical issues. Read to learn more about these centers in our latest edition – 10 Most Promising Rehabilitation Centers to Watch in 2021.

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American Addiction Centers recoveryfirst.org

Joy Sutton Director of Corporate Communications

American Addiction Centers (AAC) is a nationwide, leading provider of substance abuse treatment, offering a full continuum of care.

Ayahuasca Foundation ayahuascafoundation.org

Carlos Tanner Founder

The Ayahuasca Foundation offers healing retreats and educational courses focused on ayahuasca, the powerful rainforest medicine used for millennia by indigenous healers of the Peruvian Amazon.

Harbor Hall harborhall.com

Patrick McGinn CEO

Harbor Hall provides a comprehensive array of affordable and effective services in the treatment of substance use disorders.

Ibiza Calm ibizacalm.com

John McKeown Managing Director

Ibiza Calm is an addiction treatment centre, set in the heart of the Balearic Island Ibiza, treating those with addictions, mental health, co-dependency and other psychological disorders.

MedM Inc medm.com

Victoria Krasilshikova Chief Marketing Officer

MedM is the global expert in Connected Health Solutions and covers 25% of the market and enables data collection from hundreds of Health IoT devices, sensors and wearables.

New Method Wellness newmethodwellness.com

KC Gooding, New Method Wellness incorporates evidence-based therapy, National Director of medical treatment, holistic modalities, and 12 step philosophy to Business Development bring about positive results.

Lisa Klco CEO

Nomina Wellness is a premier mental wellness treatment centre, nestled within the healing wilderness of the Comox Valley, specializing in trauma and mental health disorder treatment.

RECO Intensive recointensive.com

David Niknafs Founder

Through its utilization of therapeutic techniques, distinctive group programming, and aftercare, RECO aims to create an environment that facilitates progress in recovery and emboldens clients within their newfound independence from addiction.

Seasons In Malibu seasonsmalibu.com

Dr Reuben Vaisman-Tzacor Principal Therapist

Seasons in Malibu is a health wellness and fitness company based out of 30765 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, California, United States.

Serenity Vista serenityvista.com

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Serenity Vista is an affordable rehab option, and is dedicated to helping those seeking to embrace a new life of recovery after having lived with any form of addiction or relationship difficulty.

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hroughout a lifetime, the one aspect we seldom pay attention to, is ourselves. Evidently, to relish the fruits of a peaceful and content life, it is undoubtedly vital to emphasize on our health – both physical and mental.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has compelled us to acknowledge this need and move physical and mental health care to the top of our priority lists. The unforeseen change in our daily routine—work and personal—has had a significant impact on our holistic wellness.

Speaking particularly about mental and emotional health, this sudden change that included isolation and social distancing, became a breeding ground for acute and chronic mental illnesses.

Not to mention people’s heightened inclination towards substances or other distractions for stress relief.

With addiction and mental illness being so complex, it requires expert medical attention, and going through rehabilitation is the only way out for some. Rehabilitation centers across the world have ceaselessly striven to provide quality and comprehensive care to help patients who have fallen to addiction and mental illnesses.

One prominent name among such proficient rehab centers is Nōmina Wellness Inc., a premier mental wellness treatment facility, headquartered in Courtenay, BC, Canada, specializing in trauma, addition-related, and mental health disorder treatment.

In the following interview, Lisa Klco, the CEO, shares her insights on how Nōmina Wellness is changing the way mental health care is perceived, her opinions on the current landscape of the rehabilitation space, and her plans on scaling the institution’s operations in 2021.

Below are the highlights of the interview: Please brief our audience about Nōmina Wellness, its values, and the key aspects of its stronghold within the healthcare space.

We are one of the few treatment facilities that specialize in mental health related disorders, not just addictions treatment. We wanted to create a transformative space offering specialized care for the holistic treatment of disorders, utilizing healing centered engagement (HCE), which is a very community based, trauma model.

One of the things that is most important to us, is changing the way society views and treats disorders, and recognizing that addiction is one of the many ways mental health distress presents. We approach all mental health disorders from a strength-based lens, which can tend to be less pathologizing. We strongly believe in the resilience and inherent capacity our clients have, to overcome any adversity. We want people to feel empowered to learn from this, and to share their journey.

Our smaller and more intimate setting provides a level of customization not found elsewhere which has helped to make us the foremost leader in the treatment of complex mental health issues from an in-patient setting. We

always wanted to ensure supports were accessible, for the varying needs of our clients, to help them thrive. So, we set up a structure to support people across a spectrum of care, from in-patient to second stage, through to individual counselling.

Tell us more about the services offered by Nōmina Wellness which make it stand out from the competition?

Our program has been designed off of the STAMP model (more info below), a positive approach to health, which reinforces a human’s evolutionary hardwiring to be well. Unlike traditional treatment models, which seek to identify a specific problem, we strive to treat the whole person, and supporting change within their collective. We want to understand what are the adaptive behaviours a person has developed to respond to their adversity, work on changing those, helping the person and their families understand why they were developed to begin with. It was really important for us to others find their strength, reconnect with families, and reclaim their lives.

The benefits of a collaborative team approach not found elsewhere can also be seen in programs such as our chronic pain program, where clients have seen results not thought possible in traditional healing models. Our integration leading evidence-based modalities such as Intensive ShortTerm Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), Direct Neurofeedback (DNF) have really provided us some impressive results and more sustainable changes. We often work with the most complex clients, who need this type of deeper engagement.

We are also able to draw from other

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What challenges did Nōmina Wellness face in its earlier days?

How did your organization fare through the initial phase of the pandemic?

What better time to open an inpatient facility than during a global pandemic!

Nōmina was set to open just as COVID-19 hit Canada. This placed significant challenges on us, as well as our affected community. During this time, we made the painstaking decision to close our inpatient operation pooling our existing resources and refocused

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evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in addition to other somatic based approaches.

Because our staff is so well trained, we are able to draw from and integrate these into a level of customization in treatment planning. We wrap around this work with robust psychoeducation to help clients understand the how and why of their adaptive responses, increasing their level of awareness into their process, and providing them tools to share their strength and knowledge.

However, our greatest advantage comes from the strategic location of Nōmina. The site was chosen for it’s beautiful vistas and its healing beauty.

It was a prime location to maximize some of the pioneering work we do with Nōmina’s adventure and naturebased therapies. We have taken years of research on transformation change, nature, and healing to combine it into something not found elsewhere!

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them to the vital work of providing free mental health support to our community members. Once we had a better understanding of the impacts of COVID-19 and the safest protocols to follow, we were able to slowly reopen our inpatient facility, which has been steadily growing. We continue to face challenges, but as we try to teach our clients, growth is painful, and it is about navigating these with compassion.

Lisa, please brief us on your journey in the healthcare industry. Tell us about how you came to be in this profession.

Mental health has always been a passion. Growing up in a family deeply affected by mental health issues on every level, demonstrated the distinct need for better treatment options. This helped in forming the vision for Nōmina almost 20 years ago while I was working as a hairdresser in Hamilton, ON. This is where I first developed an appreciation for the transformative power of connecting with people. I wanted to support change from within, not just externally.

I had a vision for an in-patient treatment facility that could provide that healing space.

During this time in my life, I also joined the military, so I gained another different perspective on change, and human connection. I was able to see transformations happen on so many different levels, and witness the remarkable power of human resilience, and growth. It inspirited me to learn more.

What followed was decades of education, experience, and hard work in various organizations as both a student, a volunteer, an educator, and soldier. I took on as many opportunities I could to gain as much

knowledge and experience as possible.

The vision truly came to fruition upon meeting my two business partners, Daniel, and Ainslie. It was clear that they both shared life experiences and a passion for helping others. So, you could really say Nōmina was 20 years in the making.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the health of many physically as well as mentally. What was your experience of helping people dealing with mental stress and trauma during the pandemic?

When the pandemic first hit, thankfully I had decades of military experience in crisis management and leadership. We realized the global effects of COVID-19 on the human population, and have observed the

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STAMP model definition The STAMP model was created by Dr Adrianna Wilson. It is based on the principal of positive psychiatry and focuses on the things we need to be well. It breaks it down into 5 components: · · · · ·

S – Safety T – Team/tribe A – Aim/ability M – Meaning P – Play

Each element needs to exist in a functioning human in order for them to be well. Without any one of these components, it is difficult to live an optimal life.

mental health crisis growing exponentially, as evidenced by demand for mental health services. Thankfully, our own understanding of the STAMP model helped to equip us very well to take on the support to others, as they navigate these challenges.

The two foremost elements of this STAMP model, are Safety and Team (the need for human attachments), have been compromised by this invisible global threat. We understand people’s need for connection and integrally their need for safety, impacts how they feel and how they cope.

Coupling that with a lack of aim and or purpose and disrupted meaning, we acknowledge people struggle to actualize wellness. Interesting, COVID-19 has uniquely provided different opportunities for play, yet has challenged our problem-solving capacity beyond what we, as a species, thought we could handle. We have seen the depth of the human spirit, as we see that every day in our work and know that humans are capable of navigating this stress.

In your opinion, what could be the future of the rehabilitation services niche post the pandemic?

I believe we will continue to see a rise in people seeking mental health support. We have seen the devastating rise in mental health concerns. The pandemic has brought about people’s desire to connect with each other and with nature; two things that are integral to our program. Through the pandemic, people have been getting out more and more, seeking homes with yard space, growing food, being more active, while trying to find ways to be in harmony with our collective. In many ways, our

program simply honours this natural gravitational pull, and helps humans normalize their responses to stress so they can harness their power of their process, using it to optimize outcomes.

The vast majority of our clients coming in present with complex presentation rooted in either physical, mental, or emotional pain. Our niche in all of this really comes from meeting people where they are at and having a diversity of resources to offer those with more complex needs. We have been able to see our model at work provide unparalleled transformations not found in the traditional medical community. We feel this is the next evolution of mental health and addictions treatment.

As an established leader, what would be your advice to the budding entrepreneurs and enthusiasts aspiring to venture into the rehabilitation services sector?

Some of the hardest work you could possibly do, and yet the most rewarding. This work is not for the faint of heart, yet provides such a unique space to work alongside the remarkable humans we do. Not just our clients, but our staff to. None of this would be possible without the amazing team who come together every day giving themselves to provide the richness of the experience to others.

Much like the stamp model suggests, this level of healing is not possible without the strength of the team.

Surround yourself with fiercely passionate people, who care about treatment as much as you do, because mental health is not a spectator sport.

Lastly, be prepared for endless days, long nights, and lots of disappointment. The hardships remind us every day of the importance of the work we do.

How do you envision scaling Nōmina Wellness and its operations in 2021?

Continuing to develop excellence in our program portfolio and remaining open to possibilities. We recognize this quality of care is desperately needed globally. We hope one day to reach a point where we can expand this, and have it be more accessible elsewhere!

However, we are truly the embodiment of a local grown family practice, which is why the families are at the heart of what we do. We are a Nōmina family, who want to help. We hope to be able to expand our level of care to other places. But for now, we want to ensure we stay close, and do what we can to help our own community with our scholarship opportunities.

For print design purpose STAMP model definition The STAMP model was created by Dr Adrianna Wilson. It is based on the principal of positive psychiatry and focuses on the things we need to be well. It breaks it down into 5 components: · · · · ·

S – Safety T – Team/tribe A – Aim/ability M – Meaning P – Play

Each element needs to exist in a functioning human in order for them to be well. Without any one of these components, it is difficult to live an optimal life.

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amily. This word can evoke different feelings for different people. For some, it means blood relations that stay with you through thick and thin, while for others, family can be a group of people that let you be your true and authentic self, without any judgment.

Blood relations or not, family means the world for everyone during uncertain times, be it financial crisis, severe physical or mental health conditions, or substance abuse. KC Gooding, National Director of

The genesis of New Method Wellness Based in San Juan, California, New Method Wellness is a family-owned and operated treatment program and a premier dual diagnosis addiction treatment center dually accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF International.

The rehabilitation center was founded in 2006 by Ed and Susie Hopson Blum and has been supporting individuals and families struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders for over 15 years.

Business Development at New Method Wellness, received strong support and encouragement from his family to heal from his severe condition of substance abuse. While the journey was difficult for him, his parents' support and his own will gave him the muchneeded motivation throughout the healing programs.

Now at New Method Wellness, KC taps into those experiences to aid individuals and families suffering from addiction and substance abuse.

KC shares the core values of the center, “We are committed to family values and believe that each part of the family system deserves to heal,” he says, “our mission is to lead the way in treating the disease of addiction and co-occurring disorders, providing individuals with effective solutions for lasting recovery.”

To achieve this mission, New Method Wellness

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focuses on delivering the highest quality of compassionate care in a safe, supportive environment conducive to personal growth and development.

A holistic approach to recovery The contribution of rehabilitation centers has been tremendous for those in need. “However, determining the right treatment provider is essential in differentiating between an average and an excellent residential treatment center,” says KC. “Recommended by Dr. Phil, New Method Wellness is one of the nation's best treatment centers for alcohol and drug addiction offering the client a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches,” he further adds.

The core focus of the programs at New Method Wellness has been evidence-based therapies such as cognitivebehavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and addiction psychiatry. Moreover, the center also includes some holistic methods such as Wolf and Equine-assisted therapies, Surf and Paddleboard therapies in addition to many other complementary approaches that include massage, acupuncture, yoga, and meditation.

Driving excellence from experiences What is life but a series of experiences? These experiences make us stronger; they develop our character even though we don't realize it sometimes. KC Gooding experienced the same emotions during his journey of recovering from an addiction.

“I struggled with addiction my entire life which came at a significant cost to me and the emotional security of my family,” shared KC, “We tried multiple approaches to support my illness including treatment programs, private practice professionals, and 12 step programs. I had reached the age of 34 with little to no success when my parents provided one more opportunity to change.”

Acknowledging the significance of the illness and diligence to make it work this time, KC accepted help on 11-29-12.

“And I have been sober, ever since,” KC explains, “it was challenging, to say the least, a lot of internal work was required but it turned out to be the best thing I have ever done for myself and my family.” These experiences and learnings from his journey helped KC in helping others

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KC explains about the holistic approach of the treatment programs, “holistic recovery implements very practical, comprehensive ways for the individual to develop a meaningful life after treatment and is an important part of recovery, designed to help the individual reach their full potential.”

either. We will need a variety of specialty programs to meet the overwhelming needs of the population.”

suffering from the disease of addiction.

For the last 5 years, KC has been working in the field of behavioral healthcare, currently serving as the National Director of Business Development at New Method Wellness where he receives the privilege of supporting individuals and families every single day. His work and cordial approach at the rehabilitation center and in the field of behavioral healthcare further got him an opportunity to volunteer advocacy efforts as the President of the California Alliance for State Advocacy (CASA) while actively participating as a member of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP).

A pandemic of mental health Covid-19 has had a devastating effect across the globe.

Both the physical as well as behavioral healthcare industry saw a surge of cases during the pandemic. The fear of the unknown and being confined within four walls living alone and away from friends and family led to a rise in alcoholism and drug addiction in addition to a wide variety of mental health-related issues.

However, the rise has not necessarily meant that treatment programs are stretched to capacity many providers have struggled to stay open with a lack of patients seeking care during the pandemic. Many potential patients have opted to select providers closer to their locality, experiencing fear of infection due to travel.

Other challenges have included ensuring the safety of patients in care from the virus which has caused issues with admissions and operations at behavioral healthcare facilities. The quality of care has also been compromised in some facilities because of safety concerns or protocols.

There is a wide variety of challenges that providers have had to navigate during the covid-19 pandemic.

KC shares his opinion about the effects of COVID-19 on the behavioral healthcare industry. “In my opinion, the need for quality behavioral healthcare programs is going to be vital to the overall health and wellness of our communities locally and nationally,” he says, “I believe there will be a need for specialized programs treating specific demographics and treating specific mental health and substance abuse disorders. Recovery is not a one size fits all model and our behavioral healthcare facilities cannot be

Authentic mantra for aspirants As a professional with over five years working in behavioral healthcare and direct knowledge of many of the industry's highest quality facilities, KC shares an insider's secret for the aspiring entrepreneurs wishing to enter behavioral healthcare.

“I will let you know one thing that behavioral healthcare facilities all have in common,” he says, “they are owned and operated by someone with a passion for the work they do, usually someone with relative experience in recovery.”

KC also highlights the hard work all these entrepreneurs had put in to get to the higher points of their careers. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears go into this work. Moreover, it's the authenticity and a genuine concern for those you support are other characteristics leaders in the behavioral healthcare industry have in common.

“They do not enter this field for the profits they intend to make,” explains KC “although those that possess these qualities often do well for themselves, they enter this field because it is their life's purpose being fulfilled by the support they offer others.”

Maximizing efficiency for consistent care Under the leadership and visionary decisions on KC's part, New Method Wellness has undergone several changes and improvements to the program for the benefit of clients and families. And KC gives this credit to his dedicated staff committed to the care of the clients.

With a dedicated and skilled team of 70 employees, the wellness center offers a 3 to 1 staff to client ratio making it easier to aid clients with utmost focus and care. This brings quality care into focus which has been the priority of New Method Wellness.

“Our goals are to continually develop and implement changes that will create a significant change in the clients and families that we are privileged to support. At this time, we are solely intended to maximize the efficiency of the care we provide,” says KC.

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he evolution of human species is quite unbelievable. There were the days when humans used to make tools from stones. Time flew out and now humans use the tools to cut the stones. The journey from living in the caves to building a space station, mankind has advanced to the whole next level. We are the focal point of progress, aren't we?

Mother nature has gifted the most precious quality to the humans - The intelligence. Since the day we came into existence, we are inventing new things. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are the top pics from this list. The evergrowing utilization of AI in various fields know no bounds. This technology is playing a crucial role in healthcare field too.

AI replaced humans in the wide range of medical tasks. In certain procedures, such as diagnosing of diseases, AI performs better than humans. But for many, AI is still unclear. This article will drive you to the importance of AI and ML in healthcare system.

What is Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare?

Artificial Intelligence in healthcare is a process of including machine learning algorithms for the analysis, comprehension and presentation of complex medical data. AI gathers all the input data and process it to give

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desired output. AI automates the overall working structure, saving the time and efforts of humans.

Different Aspects of AI in Healthcare Machine Learning Many people think that AI and ML are the different terms while some people consider them as a synonymous term.

Both are not true. Do you remember the Venn diagram circle in the circle? Thats the correlation between both these terms. Machine learning is the branch of AI. ML is the study of computer algorithms that uses data and improve results automatically.

Data Mining Data mining incorporates the data and analytics for the best practices in medical sector. In other words, data mining is subfield of computer science which extracts the patterns from large data sets. The applications of data mining in healthcare are limited because it is a new trend in the medico’s world.

Deep Learning People always tend to confuse in between machine learning and deep learning. Deep learning is actually a part of machine learning. Revise the Venn diagram again (circle in the circle). Deep learning analyzes the data at greater speeds without compromising the accuracy.

Artificial Neural Networks Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) are computing systems based on the animal brain-like structure. ANN is a network of simple processors or units called neurons. It adheres to the functions of human brain to perform the work as human does.

• The COVID-19 pandemic underlined importance of telehealth for the society. Doctors can guide the patients remotely with virtual conversations on smartphones. It eliminates the direct physical contact and is a costeffective practice.

• Diagnosing of diseases like cancer, brain tumor is possible because of implementation of machine learning.

The process has become speedy and more accurate which helps to detect the seriousness of the disease.

• CT-scan and ultrasonic sonography are commonly used technologies for clear view of internal body structure.

They form a series of images detecting the exact defects in the internal parts of human body.

• Machine learning helps diagnose diabetes too. Early diagnosing of diabetes can save many lives.

• ML can record the algorithmic data of patient for personalizing treatment in the future. New data sets can help medical practitioners to lower the mortality rate.

• Robotic surgeries are more precise and can be carried out with minimal harms to the human body.

• LASER technology has already occupied almost all the aspects of medical sector and proving to be the most essential technique in the field.

Into the Future Humans are the ever-learning creatures, aren’t they? We are living in the digital era where technology is inching towards new heights every day. Artificial intelligence is toddling today, though it can be applied to all the fields of healthcare in future.

AI and ML automates the complex tasks that are beyond the human capabilities. Application of machine learning in all the medical sector will gather the entire data. It will create a centralized global platform for doctors. In other words, artificial intelligence will be the base for ‘medical intelligence’.

Advancement in Healthcare Sector with Adoption of AI and ML The evolution in computer science has assisted the researchers to develop new technologies. It also assists Medicos for the better understanding of diagnosing and decision making. Healthcare is a field that is highly suitable for the implementation of AI and ML tools. Let's go through some of the key applications of these tools.

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nly a life lived for others is a life worthwhile,” Albert Einstein had said. And most of us try to live by this thought. We all support and service others however we can be it feeding birds and animals in your neighborhood or helping the poorer finding shelter and food during this time of the COVID-19 crisis.

For many of us, the inspiration for doing good deeds is pure compassion or empathy that came out of sufferings and similar experiences. David Niknafs, the Founder of RECO Intensive, found his inspiration from his experiences and being sober to help others dealing with substance abuse.

Moreover, David being diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at an early age, exposed him to frequent hospital visits, regular treatments, and research.

Combining his experiences of suffering from substance abuse and his passion for working in the healthcare sector David founded RECO Intensive in 2013.

Over the years, RECO Intensive has empowered individuals and their families to fight and treat substance abuse. The treatments and programs founded on compassion and empathy focusing on employing the best services and resources to the individuals have helped earn RECO Intensive several accreditations and recognitions in Florida.

Read the following interview to know how RECO Intensive, through its services, is empowering a change in the life of individuals and the community they serve.

Please brief our audience about RECO Intensive, its values, and the key aspects of its stronghold within the rehabilitation space.

RECO is substance abuse and co-occurring treatment facility in downtown Delray Beach, Florida, holding the title of most accreditations and affiliations in the South-Eastern United States. RECO provides five levels of partial-hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatientonly services and programs.

The facility’s reputation and core values are built on honesty, integrity, and empowerment, and it’s reflected not only with the treatment provided to the clients and their families but in the communities we serve.

Tell us more about the services that make RECO Intensive stand out from the competition?

RECO employs cutting-edge medical, clinical, and behavioral interventions specific to an individual’s bio, psych, and social needs. Whether it’s equine therapy, neurofeedback, brain-mapping, CBT, EMDR, or other therapeutic modalities, an individualized treatment program is developed and implemented throughout treatment. RECO is a movement, a brand, a culture creating trends to empower an individual’s recovery.

What is your opinion on the impact of the current pandemic on the global healthcare sector, and what were the challenges you came across during the initial phase of the pandemic?

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Whether or not someone had substance abuse issues or mental health disorders before the pandemic, we feel nobody has been immune to the mental and emotional impact ‘social distancing’ and isolation has created. Everyone was fearful, confused, isolated, and unsure what tomorrow would look like.

It’s been chaos in every sense of the word.

As a healthcare provider, health and safety is our primary focus. We were prepared, as our CEO Dave is an expert in Infection Control, and immediately implemented prophylactic and preventative measures to ensure client and staff safety. We had an abundance of PPE and even donated to the local hospitals, police departments, and fire departments to aid in frontline protection.

As for our clients, we limited their interactions, regimented their schedules, kept them on-site only, and maintained providing all services in socially distant settings. Every hour, temperatures were taken, disinfectants were being utilized q15, masks and gloves were worn at all times, and our medical staff was doing rounds every qh.

Our team came together, facing their personal fears while caring for others.

The staff, from top to bottom, were nothing short of heroic.

In your opinion, what could be the future of the rehabilitation services post the pandemic?

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The pandemic has taught us a lot. We implemented our telehealth services for a multitude of services, and we’ve continued to offer outpatient services weekly at no charge to our clients. We are able to reach a lot of people who needed support, community, and guidance as a result of isolation, lockdowns, and the inability to receive any in-person care.

As we continue to evolve as the needs change, we believe biotechnology and virtual treatment will expand. We still believe that in-person care is essential for the first ninety+ days of treatment, virtual care is a great option thereafter.

And in using biotechnology, patients are able to track their physiological changes with a tangible result.

As an established leader, what would be your advice to the budding entrepreneurs and enthusiasts aspiring to venture into the rehabilitation services sector?

This is not an easy industry. However, if you do it for the right reasons, success will find you. The most beautiful thing in this world is changing someone’s life in the most positive way, and then watching all the lives touched by that one person.

How do you envision scaling your company’s operations in 2021?

We will continue to pivot and adjust to the times and problems at hand.

Whatever obstacles we face, we have the team to overcome them.

Phone Apps – We currently have 1 available in the Apple and Android App Store, called Second Story – Alumni Hub. We are working on 2 others. The next app will be a productivity app (think Uber meets Imessage meets ADP). Our app will track all employees with a van emblem when driving company vehicles, showing exact locations in real time. It will have HIPAA compliant

chats/groups/departments for communications which can be connected with APIs to our electronic medical records for shift and progress notes, Employees can clock in/out, request time off, etc. which will be sent to appropriate managers, and authorized/sent to payroll. This app will be licensed out to other facilities, and has the potential to be tweaked for other industries.

About the leader David Niknafs founded RECO Institute in 2012, and subsequently RECO Intensive and RECO Trust in 2013.

“Dave” entered the professional healthcare space in 2010. With his father being a physician, Dave was always drawn to the healthcare industry. In addition, he suffers from Cystic Fibrosis, a terminal genetic disorder with a low survival rate. From an early age, he was exposed to hospitals, healthcare, and research monthly.

In adolescence, Dave became addicted to opiates at the start of the Opioid Epidemic. After eight years of dependence on virtually every substance, he was able to get sober in 2008, while still fighting for his life from Cystic Fibrosis. Dave began to work in behavioral health in 2010 while continuing his education and maintaining his personal sobriety.

Upon getting certified as a family interventionist, Dave founded RECO, a legacy for him to leave behind whenever that time comes. As the success rates for RECO’s treatment continued to increase, RECO grew and continually evolving with the generational landscapes and is now involved in research and development.

This is Dave’s legacy.

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David Niknafs NCIP, CNDAI, Founder

Redefining Benchmarks The most accredited facility in the Southeast, RECO Intensive holds over 30 accreditations, affiliations, and certifications, compared to the average facility. It was also the first facility in Florida to be accredited ‘Level IV’ housing by FARR/DCF. Additionally, RECO is the only facility in Delray Beach that the City Commission Board deems reputable.

Below is the list of accreditaions:

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Joint Commission Accredited Florida DCF (PHP/IOP/OP) American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) Behavioral Health Certificate of Excellence SAMHSA Authorized Provider Florida Certification Board Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Association of Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) National Council for Behavioral Health Florida Behavioral Health Association National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence Alliance for Addiction Solutions National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Association of Drug Court Professional National Association of Behavioral Healthcare (NABH) National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) HIPAA Seal of Compliance National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Commission On Rehabilitation Counselor LegitScript Certified Fair Care Promise Approval MAP Health Manager Treatment Professionals in Alumni Services (TPAS) Path International Equine Therapy Provider Delray Beach Drug Task Force Palm Beach County Substance Awareness Coalition South County Recovery Residence Association National Alliance for Recovery Residences Florida Association of Recovery Residences Psychology Today Verified Better Business Bureau Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce (Chairman’s Club)

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Tech Insights

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Connected

Health Market Trends and List of Most Popular

Smart Medical Devices of 2021

- by Victoria Krasilshikova, Chief Marketing Officer, MedM Inc.

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s a software company, MedM is uniquely positioned at the center of the Connected Health ecosystem, working closely with the manufacturers and distributers of portable medical devices, RPM service providers, system integrators, caregivers, and end-users.

MedM believes that this ecosystem, inherently complex due to the multitude of its stakeholders and workflows, relies on interoperability for balance.

By virtue of its mission – Enabling Connected Health – MedM supports diversity and can integrate directly with a considerable percentage of all existing Bluetooth-enabled medical sensors. Not app-to-app or cloud-to-cloud sharing, but direct data collection from 450+ devices that patients already own and use. Thus, MedM’s secure and scalable technology can seamlessly deliver data from patients’ homes into existing caregiver workflows.

MedM’s corporate clients are based in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Some of our customers work closely with national governments to prevent complications and improve outcomes, by delivering 90% patient adherence levels, increased clinical capacity, and reduced readmissions to hospitals.

Consumer-facing MedM Health Cloud alone (excluding the data from portals operated by our RPM customers), stores 13 million measurements. More than 8.5 million of them are automatically collected from hundreds of thousands of unique smart medical devices.

MedM Health Cloud Active Sessions:By Region • EU – 42% • USA – 23% • Russia – 19% • UK – 3% • Switzerland – 2% • Ukraine – 2% • Canada – 2% • China – 1% • Other – 6%

By Language • English – 39% • Russian – 24% • German – 7% • Italian – 7% • Spanish – 4% • French – 4% • Polish – 3% • Chinese – 1% • Other – 11% MedM’s software helps to log 16 different types of measurements (including vital signs) in 15 languages (with new languages added each year). End-users give our apps “two thumbs up” and the impossible “6 stars”, calling them “simple”, “functional”, “excellent”, and “the best way to consolidate data from smart devices by different manufacturers”.

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Consumers do appreciate the ease-of-use and ownership of data, but also “the best customer service” that MedM’s frontline support is able to offer. By attentively listening to what our customers want, MedM is able to quickly understand and introduce the most sought-after features, such as export from and import to Google Fit.

25. TaiDoc, Taiwan 26. Transtek, China 27. Viatom, China 28. Welch Allyn, USA 29. Withings, France 30. Xiaomi, China

Smart Portable Medical Device Types by Popularity (Based on MedM Health Cloud Data) 1. Blood pressure monitors – 57% 2. Weight scales and weight scales with body composition – 30.8% 3. Blood glucose monitors – 5.5% 4. Thermometers – 3.6% 5. Heart rate monitors – 2% 6. Pulse oximeters – 0.8% 7. ECGs – 0.2% 8. Spirometers – 0.1%

Interoperability in 2021 and the Future of Connected Health Up until 2020, the cautious conservatism of the healthcare industry has generally kept it from swiftly embracing the wonders of connectivity. Establishment of new standards, processes, regulations, and insurance practices is a costly and time-consuming effort. Precisely in response to the devastating challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, many governments have dramatically increased their investment in healthcare innovation.

Blood pressure monitors are also the most popular device category used by our RPM partners. Pulse oximeters are in the “fastest growing” category, with MedM’s OEM partners reporting a 6-fold increase in the capacity of production lines, and still not being able to meet the growing demand.

As of summer 2021, the single most popular manufacturer of devices used by MedM B2C customers is Transtek.

The World’s Top 30 Vendors of Smart Connected Medical Devices (in Alphabetical Order) 1. A&D, Japan 2. Andon Health, China 3. Beurer, Germany 4. Boso, Germany 5. ChoiceMMed, China 6. Contec, China 7. D-Heart, Italy 8. ForaCare, USA 9. iHealth, USA 10. Jumper, China 11. Masimo, USA 12. Medisana, Germany 13. MIR, Medical International Research, Italy 14. Nonin, USA 15. Omron, Japan 16. Oxitone, Israel 17. Philips, Netherlands 18. Radiant Innovation, Taiwan 19. Raycome, China 20. RENPHO, USA 21. Roche, Switzerland 22. Rossmax, Taiwan 23. SD Biosensor, South Korea 24. Sinocare, China

While advances in connected wearable technology allow for a global shift in the healthcare paradigm towards prevention and care. RPM systems are being used to reinforce recovery of patients discharged from acute care units, to reduce the progression of chronic disorders, and to power global clinical trials.

With the demand for mobile monitoring devices continually growing manufacturers are reporting a worldwide semiconductor shortage. No single vendor is likely to reliably satisfy the needs of the budding RPM markets.

Some strong brands – such as FitBit, iHealth, Withings, and Xiaomi – still favor a more isolated and stand-alone approach.

However, industry-wide adoption of RPM with large-scale deployments can only be safely implemented if the use of monitoring devices is diversified amongst many suppliers.

Moreover, the “bring your own device” or BYOD movement is further changing the face of healthcare, and the growing desire of patients to control their own health data is altering the way records are stored, accessed, and shared.

Leading healthcare providers (85% of US hospitals) are already acknowledging this reality by adopting the FHIR protocol (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resource protocol) for health data exchange.

Device diversity and interoperability both drive healthcare efficiency up and the costs down. MedM software solutions are designed to facilitate these aspects and we invite partners from many fields to join us on this journey together.

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Emerging Stronger

The Importance of

Familial Involvement in

Addiction

Rehabilitation H

umans are used to looking at the brighter picture but what about the dark reality of today's world? One of the major challenges faced by people is drug addiction. It is horrifying to see how addiction is taking over the youth so easily. Drugs, Alcohol are ruining young lives and also ruining the family’s peace. When an individual of a family suffers, so does the family. It is heartbreaking to see how people around the addicted individual get affected. Entering a world of addiction is easy but getting out of it is not less than fighting a war.

Addiction is one thing which pulls you closer when you try to run away from it. There are many drugs which an individual can get addicted to, Bitter truth is it takes time to get over it and start a fresh life.

The Millennials and Gen Z is a generation of broken people trying to find peace in drugs.

There are tons of people who do not even have knowledge about what is happening to them because they are so much into the addiction so how to quit is an entirely different question! Families suffer a lot during this phase. Seeing a loved one getting addicted to a drug or alcohol which can

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probably kill them is, perhaps, the worst thing to experience.

Why rehabilitation?

Rehabilitation centers act as a school when it comes to treating their addicts. As in school we are taught to follow rules, activities and discipline, Similarly, during the period of the stay in rehabilitation center an individual is just not treated with medicines but also with lifestyle changes.

Drugs are so powerful that it effects the mental and physical health of an individual. People usually go for rehabilitation as a last option, which should not be the case. The quicker you shift to rehabilitation centers the better result you will get.

How rehabilitation helps?

Primarily, it brings a major change in your lifestyle choices.

Personality change is another thing you can achieve while walking through a difficult part of leaving an addiction.

Rehabilitation centers involve activities like yoga, dance, group activities, sharing life experiences, psychological treatment and a lot more. There is a set of rules like eating

the food they give, going to bed in time, no toxic intake.

One might face zillions of difficulties in following these things but at the end the result is unimaginable. You find people who are like you and suffering from the similar things that you are facing.

When an addicted person is sober for few days then they understand what they have been doing for a few minutes of fun. There is a high chance of an addict to bounce back towards the drugs after rehabilitation. The main role here is will power of an addict and support from the loved ones to get them through the suffering.

Role of family Family can be a huge support in overcoming addiction abuse. They can help the one suffering by helping them stay sober. It is difficult but of utmost necessity. The family members might feel frustrated and angry but the one suffering from an addiction should be handled with patience.

Educating the family about drug addiction is necessary for recovery. There might be a misunderstanding within family about the addict’s condition. Sadly, at times it is the case that family members believes that addicted individual is stubborn and their motive is to bring sadness and problems to the family. Here comes the misunderstanding and judging for the addicted. The person already is in no sense of what is going on around and the least you can do is understand them.

Families can join family support groups or can take the addicted one to the support group. Family can be very encouraging and the biggest support an individual can have.

Indeed no one can support you, love you, encourage you better than your family. The main thing is seeking help for progress of the addicted person.

No one knows what the suffering individual is going through. The amount of pain, emotions, mental pressure they feel because of the toxication is hard to watch.

Families can push an individual to join a support group or a rehabilitation center. An individual who is addicted to a particular drug feels underconfident in most of the cases.

Family can prove to be a helping hand in pushing them towards betterment. There is a high chance for your loved ones who have been to a rehabilitation center to bouse back to all the drugs again. You should keep them motivated and offer help every now and then. Family support is the most effective thing to stay sane and on track in life.

-Sayali Sangewar

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ental health issues are prevalent in one of every five adults in America and are given adequate amount of importance as mental health awareness is deemed as an important aspect in the health of individuals.

Addiction too has been recognized as a serious disease that requires treatment.

When it comes to mental illness, they are categorized under Any Mental Illness (AMI) and Serious Mental Illness (SMI). AMI deals with all types of mental illnesses and SMI deals with more specified, serious mental disabilities.

Rehabilitation Centers are where people with mental health and addiction problems are helped to heal and reinvent themselves. Provision of adequate treatment with respect to whichever mental health or addiction issue a patient faces, is what rehab centers strive for, and thus creating an environment which is in accordance with the requirement of the treatment.

While intensively taking on the topic

for our edition titled, 10 Most Promising Rehabilitation Centers to Watch in 2021, we interviewed Seasons in Malibu, a serene residential treatment organization licensed for both primary substance use and mental health treatment.

In the following interview, Dr. Reuben Vaisman, the Primary Therapist at Seasons, shares with us in detail about the organization’s journey in the mental and drug rehabilitation niches and his opinions about the discipline, along with the services they provide.

Below are the highlights of the interview: Please brief our audience about your organization, its values, and the key aspects of its stronghold within the rehabilitation space.

Seasons in Malibu is a luxury residential treatment organization licensed for both primary substance use and mental health. Since its incorporation in 2008, Seasons believes in a central client approach which takes into consideration all of the unique and specific concerns which individuals might face prior

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to, and during treatment. We find that the boutique environment and surroundings provide for an optimal experience in healing.

Tell us more about the services that make your organization stand out from the competition?

The clinical expertise, personal attention to customer service, the unmatched number of private sessions and sophistication of the credentialed staff is what differentiates us. We only use licensed Doctoral level psychologists for treatment and case managers have nothing less than a Masters. We incorporate up to 65 one-to-one sessions per month, which is unmatched by any other treatment organization.

What is your opinion on the impact of the current pandemic on the global healthcare sector, and what were the challenges you came across during the initial phase of the pandemic?

The pandemic response from a healthcare standpoint only further

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stressed the collective mental health needs of the world. The pandemic has proven to have a collective pressure point in which the demand for client needs started to exceed the services available.

As a result, the industry has shifted and is now permitting greater allowances for access to resources that were not originally available (tele-sessions, counselling across state lines, etc). During the initial phases we were met with similar challenges as hospitals and other direct care facilities, which were largely dependent around safety, made adjustments of treatment practices and assurances for a systemic response.

In your opinion, what could be the future of the rehabilitation services niche post the pandemic?

As an established leader, what would be your advice to the budding entrepreneurs and enthusiasts aspiring to venture into rehabilitation services sector?

Dr Reuben Vaisman-Tzacor, Principal Therapist

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The clinical expertise, personal attention to customer service, the unmatched number of private sessions and sophistication of our credentialed staff is what differentiates us.

The focus on quality of work must

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The virtual industry is going to have the most significant impact, largely due to its accessibility and ability to prove effective during this time.

Acute patients will still require an inperson care environment like Seasons provides, but outside of that, most practitioners have decided to maintain their virtual practices.

always supersede all interests for an organization. If you invest in a quality product, it will not take long for clients to see and experience the difference.

How do you envision on scaling your company’s operations in 2021?

We will continue to address performance assessments in order to have economy of scale while still integrating a high-quality treatment.

About the leader.

Dr. Reuben Vaisman-Tzachor obtained his doctorate in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles. He is a Fellow at the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute in Clinical and Forensic Psychology, a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychology Specialties, a Fellow at the American Psychotherapy Association, and he is certified in Homeland Security Specialty at Level-3 (CHS-III).

He is an adjunct professor of clinical and forensic psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles, and an adjunct professor at Antioch University in Culver City, California.

He is a former adjunct professor of clinical psychology at Alliant

International University, California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles, a former adjunct professor of clinical psychology at Argosy University and at National University in Los Angeles.

seminal articles on psychological evaluations for federal immigration courts.

Dr. Vaisman is the owner and director of the Counseling Center of Santa Monica – A Psychological Corporation based in Santa Monica, California and he is also an attending psychologist and psychology proctor at Cedars Sinai Medical Center Department of Psychiatry in Los Angeles, California.

His work has been widely accepted as the measurement standard for such evaluations and his expert opinions have been well received in federal courts and in federal appellate courts.

His other areas of research-based knowledge and service-delivery expertise include drug and alcohol addiction rehabilitation; humananimal interactions; the psychology of aging; chronic mental illness, and multicultural psychology.

He has conducted research and published numerous articles on the psychology of terrorists and terrorism prevention and lead a research project for the development of a national terrorism prevention strategy at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He presented his proposal for a national terrorism prevention strategy to the George W. Bush administration and his work was subsequently adopted into the official curriculum of the US FBI Academy.

His book “The Book of Terrorism” was published by Cambridge Brick House in Boston, MA in 2012.

Dr. Vaisman was born in Israel and served in the Israeli military as a Navy captain, a weapons systems officer, and as a gunship commanding officer. He has had extensive anti-terrorism warfare experience and direct involvement in many combat military operations against terrorists in the Middle East.

He later served as a supervisor in the Israeli government terrorism prevention agency based in the Western United States. In his role as a supervisor he authored, field-tested, and implemented numerous terrorism prevention protocols for various theaters in the region.

Dr. Vaisman initiated the study of previously uncharted domain of psychological assessments for immigration courts and published

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