Pain Awareness Month: Expanding Options on the Road to Relief

Every September, Pain Awareness Month reminds us that pain is a daily reality for millions of Americans. In the U.S.,...

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Harnessing the power of technology to enhance care coordination for our caregivers and families

Caregiving isn’t easy. Long days, endless paperwork, logistical hurdles — moments spent caring for someone you love can feel like...

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On Overdose Awareness Day, the Greatest Gift is a Conversation

At Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse (MAPDA), we believe the greatest gift is a conversation — and...

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Empowering Patients to Take Control of Pain

Our shared commitment to supporting families and patients to navigate acute pain treatment on their terms. Recently, the Families, Addiction & Mental Health Network (FAM) launched Take Control of...

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Covered… Until You’re Not: How Prior Authorization Impacts Caregivers and Patients

Waiting for a prescription medication, treatment, test, or medical procedure can mean the difference between relief and suffering, progress and...

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National Safety Month: The Unseen Challenges to Caregiver & Workplace Safety

More than 105 million people in the United States are caregivers, and half are full-time employees outside of the home....

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Men’s Health Month: Making Space for Mental Health to Uplift Our Male Caregivers

Opening up about mental health is always a deeply vulnerable experience. And for men, social pressures and expectations can make...

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Uncovering the Mind-Body Connection in Caregiving 

As a caregiver for my mother for more than 20 years, I have a deep-rooted understanding of the intersection of...

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Resources in Action – the Empowered Patient & Caregiver Experience

Welcome! Thank you for reading the first blog post from the Families, Addiction and Mental Health (FAM) Network Perspectives blog....

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