The Stigma of Living with a Mental Illness
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The Stigma of Living with a Mental Illness

During my first course in Psychology my professor said, “If you are living with a loved one with a mental illness—they may be making you feel like you are going crazy.” Even the word “crazy” can be associated with disgrace for someone who struggling to accept a mental health diagnosis.  I want to encourage you…

The Battle of Depression
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The Battle of Depression

How striking to learn that nearly 80% of people with depression do not get treated!  According to the Center for Disease Control and prevention, (www.cdc.gov/‎) about 9% of the population may be experiencing depression.  The National Institute for Mental Health (www.nimh.nih.gov/), reports, further, that women are 70% likely to experience depression. These are eye-popping stats,…

6 Ways to Practice Mindfulness to Improve Your Life
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6 Ways to Practice Mindfulness to Improve Your Life

Mindfulness is a new buzz word almost everywhere!   Just what is mindfulness and how can it benefit us in our everyday life?  The definition of mindfulness is being present in the moment, in the now, and experiencing all the senses in this moment in time.  It is not thinking about the past, nor delving…

Spring Break, Mardi Gras & Binge Drinking
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Spring Break, Mardi Gras & Binge Drinking

We have entered into the season fondly referred to as “March Madness;” exciting for all of the basketball fans, out there; however, there is another kind of madness that seems to enter into this season, as well.  It begins with Mardi Gras.  March also brings on “Spring Break,” partying and St. Patrick’s Day (continue reading…

The New Science of Stress: Part 3 of the Wonders of Stress
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The New Science of Stress: Part 3 of the Wonders of Stress

Besides the word ‘sex,’ stress is one of the most mentioned ‘S’ words that impacts our life in significant ways.  We in the behavioral health field, as well as those in the medicine, have pretty much vilified stress over the years, with its impact on heart disease, and other systems of the body.  New scientific…