Category Archives: Mental Health

Living with daily depression

Many, many people are living with daily depression. At home, at work and even during those times that are supposed to be enjoyable. These people are not just feeling ‘bad’ or ‘sad’.  Clinical depression is something different and it almost … Continue reading

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For those with an Eating Disorder the battle may never really end

I think most people now know that when someone is an alcoholic or they have been addicted to drugs, they never stop being an alcoholic or drug addict. They may be ‘clean and sober’ but most will share that every … Continue reading

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When ‘Sibling Rivalry’ goes too far

It is unusual for siblings not to fuss and fight with each other occasionally. There is a natural tendency to be competitive and even jealous of attention received by a sibling.  But it is a fact that siblings often pull … Continue reading

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PTSD is not just about military veterans

We are slowly learning more and more about the many ways that people can end up living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Yes, men and women who have witnessed combat come to mind. And ‘First Responders,’ our police officers, … Continue reading

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When is Disruptive Behavior something other than ‘Normal’

‘Kids will be kids’ right? Sometimes they are rambunctious. Sometimes they are out of control. Maybe they are just over-tired or over-stimulated…or maybe your child has a Disruptive Behavior Disorder. This was a pretty good article about the things to … Continue reading

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Mornings can be a challenging time for teens

For some parents, getting their teens back on track in the fall to start school is the most difficult time of the year. Often, teens have gotten used to staying up late and sleeping in, not to mention simply getting … Continue reading

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The role of sleep in treating mental health issues

We have long known that getting a good night sleep is important, but all too often in our fast paced lives we try to get by on less sleep than we need so that we can get everything done. Even … Continue reading

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PTSD may be a time bomb waiting to go off

Sometimes it seems that there is no ‘real reason’ for a person being hyper-vigilant, but new research, as reported by ‘Red Orbit – Your Universe Online‘ shows that PTSD can be founded on early experiences that may not even be … Continue reading

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Horses helping with healing

It has been a busy couple of weeks, but I want to get back to posting some things I think you might find interesting… First up, an interesting piece out of Orange, CA, where they are working with horses to … Continue reading

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And back to school we go

Whether your child will be entering school for the first time or has been going for years, heading back to school can be stressful and many kids will display anxiety about this change in there routine. They may be more … Continue reading

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