Sadly enough there are many practitioners of mental health who themselves are in crisis who could use the assistance of one of their colleagues. In a Washington Post article written on August 3, 2011 it was reported that psychiatrist Margaret F. Jensvold, a graduate of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine fatally shot her 13 year …
Tag: Mental Health
Sep 02 2013
Repair a relationship: What you need to know on how to be happy in a relationship. – Vol. 113 August 11, 2011
There are many instances when people come to my practice who are unhappy in life. Sometimes it has to do with their problems getting the better of them. However, there are other times when their lousy feelings about themselves is coming from a different place, mainly from their spouses, or partners in life. With clients …
Aug 29 2013
How to Get Yourself Better Medical & Mental Health Treatment: 9 Situations Presented
How to Get Yourself Better Medical & Mental Health Treatment: 9 Situations Presented -Vol. 214, August 29, 2013 During the initial appointment that I have with many of my clients, they bring up concerns about their previous medical practitioners. In this weblog I will discuss these issues to give you a better sense of what …
Aug 15 2013
PTSD for soldiers:How to cure depression naturally without turning to the drugs being promoted as cures for PTSD – Vol. 114, August 18, 2011
It seems that the United States government is the largest drug pusher that there is looking for the easiest way to take care of emotional issues by pushing drugs instead of dealing with the cause of the problem. In the MSNBC report of August 2, 2011, it was reported that a 6 month, randomized control …
Aug 15 2013
What Creates An Emotionally Toxic Environment? You May Be Surprised
What Creates An Emotionally Toxic Environment? You May Be Surprised – Vol. 213, August 15, 2013 One of the more interesting aspects of being in the profession that I am is getting a sense of how people interact with others on a very deep and personal level. Yes, one can and does learn much about …
Jul 04 2013
Dignity Versus Disability
Dignity Versus Disability – Vol. 206, July 4, 2013 I attended a very eye opening lecture at Lesley University given by Donna Hicks, Ph.D. who earns her living helping to resolve conflict in the embattled areas of the globe. Her lecture was on the importance of first treating others with dignity. Dignity she explains is …
Mar 23 2013
Friendships Are The Difference Between Wellness and Illness
Friendships Are The Difference Between Good Health and Illness – Vol. 193, March 23 It is amazing to me how many of my clients, generally the women, who are in my age range between 45 and 60 who have admitted to me that they really don’t have any true friends. They do have acquaintances through …