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The J. Flowers Health Institute blog offers a comprehensive resource for individuals seeking information on mental health, chronic pain, substance abuse treatment, behavioral addictions, eating disorders, and general wellness. Our expert contributors regularly share insightful articles and updates on the latest research and treatment approaches.
Executive functioning impacts the way you manage yourself, your attention, and your focus. J. Flowers Health Institute can test EF and improve skills for success. Contact us to learn more.
Mental Health Conditions & Treatment

Executive Functioning

Executive functioning refers to the workings of the executive functions (EF), a set of mental processes involved in managing oneself and one’s resources in order to achieve a goal.1 There are three main areas of executive function:

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Executive Functioning in School - Learn about executive functioning in this article. Contact J. Flowers Health Institute to learn more.
Youth & Adolescent Care

Executive Functioning in School

Executive functioning (“EF”) may seem complicated and complex, but it can be broken down into many things you use daily.  Understanding executive functioning is an important step toward improving your life and that knowledge can be applied to many different areas.

By utilizing the power of executive functioning in school, positive outcomes can be seen in both the classroom, home environment, and community.  Educators who improve EF in school will encourage more focused and dedicated students.

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Youth & Adolescent Care

Adolescent Substance Use Disorder

Adolescent Substance Use Disorder The information presented on this page is an overview of the average evaluation of adolescent substance use disorder (SUD) and is

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Childhood obesity is an epidemic. It's the #1 preventable disease amongst children around the globe. How can we diagnose and fix the problem? Contact J. Flowers Health Institute to learn more.
Trauma & Eating Disorders

Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity is becoming an obesity epidemic. It’s the #1 preventable disease amongst children around the globe. The World Health Organization reports that there are over 42 million obese children in the world under the age of five. 

Despite this, the situation only continues to get worse. Why? And how can we diagnose and fix it?

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