July 23, 2018
by Tina Arnoldi
Are we too quick to overlook technology as a solution for mental health treatment? Without negating the role of the therapist, technology advances do not rule out having a in-person counselor while leaving the door open to other treatment possibilities.
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July 23, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
Especially popular with millennials, buzz phrases like “do what you love” and "follow your dream" have become synonymous in recent years with living life on your terms instead of settling for a job just to pay the bills. But what does finding your passion actually mean?
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July 19, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Hanger, a combination of anger and hunger, may actually be a complex emotional response according to researchers, opening up a pathway to treatment.
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July 18, 2018
by Kimberly Lucey
Michelle Williams, formerly of the hit 90's group Destiny's Child, opens up about her struggle with depression on her social media account. Beyonce responds...
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A new documentary premiered recently. “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” about the philosophy and achievements of Mr. (Fred) Rogers. The film has received rave reviews from both critics, and the public in general.
It is said that the reminder of a more gentle, accepting outlook on what life and behavior could be is an antidote to the deep recurring anger that has seemed to have taken over many everyday lives. Mr. Rogers’ message is, of course, “It’s you I like”. He proposed a world where individuals listen to, learn from and expand their horizons while airing their differences.
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July 18, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
A new study published in the American Psychological Association’s publication, Developmental Psychology has found that overcontrolling parenting, or what’s been termed “helicopter parenting” in the media, contributes to emotional and school age problems in children.
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July 17, 2018
by Tina Arnoldi
At the 2018 National Sheriffs Association annual conference in New Orleans, a common phrase was “Jails should not be community mental health centers.” Mental Health Centers can turn away people while jails cannot. So is it the right thing to keep mentally ill people out of jail?
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July 13, 2018
by Kimberly Lucey
Pediatricians are most often the first line of treatment for mental health issues in children. A recent study shows that much work needs to be done supporting primary care physicians with adequate communication from mental health specialists.
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July 11, 2018
by Tina Arnoldi
The world watched as 12 Thai boys and their coach were trapped deep in a cave in Thailand before being rescued this week. It's possible that meditation contributed to their ability to survive and maintain calm during this period. It turns out their coach, Ekapol Chanthawong, had a significant role in maintaining the calm.
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July 10, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Taking time off from work may be good for you in theory... but it's your employer's attitude to time off that may determine whether you receive any benefit from time off.
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