Grace vs Shame
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Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: blogs
First Draft Cover Art
Received the first draft cover art to my next children ' s book, " Sometimes When I ' m Jealous. " Always so meaningful and fun to collaborate with my illustratorKyra Teis. (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani)
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - February 8, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: books children self-care well-being Source Type: blogs
Self Care Tips for Winter Months
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Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - January 25, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: self-care winter Source Type: blogs
New Book Sketches
One of my favorite things when writing children ' s books is when my wonderful and talented illustrator,Kyra Teis, takes my notes and creates the characters and illustrations for the picture book. It ' s so exciting to see my ideas come to life, and to have the beginning artwork take shape. My next book will focus on jealousy in children in late 2024. Can ' t wait to share more. (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani)
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - January 12, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: books children jealousy libraries parenting psychology read-aloud visits self help booksteachers wellbeing Source Type: blogs
Why Decorating Early for the Holidays is a Good Thing
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Did you decorate early for the holidays? Deborah Serani, Psy. D, senior adjunct professor of psychology shares the science behind how decorating for the holidays can help our mood. #ExtraordinaryAdelphi #ExtraordinaryMinds (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani)
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - December 7, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: brain fun mental health positive well-being. Source Type: blogs
Shrink Wrap Radio Podcast - Living with Depression
Catch my interview withDr. David Van Nuys onShrink Wrap Radio Podcast as we talk about my latest book, mental health, the power of psychotherapy and wellbeing. (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani)
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - November 13, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: author visits book tour depression mental health mood disorders non-suicidal self-injury podcasts postpartum psychoanalysis psychotherapy resiliency treatment well-being. Source Type: blogs
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is 11/18/23
In 1999, Senator Harry Reid, a survivor of his father ’s 1972 suicide, introduced a new resolution into the US Senate. With its passage, the US Congress designated the Saturday before Thanksgiving as National Survivors of Suicide Day - an awareness day that reaches out to thousands of people who have lost a loved one to suicide.National Survivors of Suicide Day has evolved into a global awareness day called International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day thanks to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. Sometimes called " Survivor Day, " this November 18th will find children and adul...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - November 1, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns depression suicide awareness suicide prevention Source Type: blogs
Rafflecopter Book Giveaway
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Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - October 30, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: book giveaway Source Type: blogs
BOOK TOUR: Living with Depression by Deborah Serani
Book Tour Schedule:Oct 9 – Liese ' s Blog – book spotlightOct 9 - Leanne Bookstagram – book reviewOct 10 –Paws.Read.Repeat – book review / giveawayOct 10 -Rockin ' Book Reviews – book review / giveawayOct 11 – The Sexy Nerd Revue – book spotlightOct 12 –fundinmental – book spotlight / giveawayOct 12 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / giveawayOct 16 –Cover Lover Book Review – book review / giveawayOct 17 – A Mama ' s Corner of the World – book review / giveawayOct 18 –Books With a Chance – book review...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - October 9, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: author visits book giveaway book tour depression Source Type: blogs
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day
Sunday September 10, 2023 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Every 40 seconds someone in the world dies by suicide. This means suicide is responsible for almost one million deaths every year across the world. Another way to look at this is how Dr. Catherine Le Gal ès-Camus, from the World Health Organization, describes the rate of suicide each year: "Worldwide, more people die from suicide than from all homicides and wars combined. "WARNING SIGNS FOR SUICIDEClick here for warning signs you can learn about. RESOURCES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION International ...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - September 6, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns awareness days depression suicide awareness suicide prevention Source Type: blogs
August in National Make a Will Month
Studies show that 75% of parents don ' t have a will. While many think they ' re too young, don ' t have enough money or that their property will automatically go to their next of kin, all three common assumptions are wrong.Life can end unexpectedly in an instant and, without a plan in place, grieving relatives can be tied up in court for years in the process of acquiring and dividing an estate ' s assets.In honor of National Make-A-Will Month this August, theAmerican Red Cross andFreeWill have teamed up to offer free legal will support. Some reasons to consider making a will are below.Children. If you have ...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - August 17, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns Source Type: blogs
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Monthis observed each July to bring awareness to the unique mental health struggles that racial, ethnic and minority subcultures face in the United States. Striving for mental health equity enables everyone to have the opportunity for wellbeing.Linkherefor resources (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani)
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - July 3, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns mental health minorities Source Type: blogs
Goodreads Giveaway of " Sometimes When I'm Worried "
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Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - June 26, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: anxiety book giveaway books worrying Source Type: blogs
Dr. Deb is a Best Mind Blog of 2023
Photo: Feedspot LogoMy little ol ' blog has been noted as one a the top Best Mind Blogs of 2023 from media giant Feedspot, the Internet ' s Largest Curated Database of Bloggers and Podcasts.Studies show thatblogging offers enormous social, emotional and cognitive benefits, and individuals who read, follow and participate with mental health bloggers can experience a sense of belonging, help reframe their mental health priorities and learn ways to bring greater meaning into their life. Take a look at the other great bloggers you should follow for mental health from around the world. (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani)
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - June 7, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: mental health mind well-being Source Type: blogs
When Mother's Day is Tough
Mother ' s Day is a holiday that is marked world-wide. Countries such as the United States, Canada, The UK, Australia, China and Japan, just to name a few, highlight the day on their yearly calendar.Historically, Mother ' s Day has been a day where children and other family members honor mothers who are nurturing and supportive. For some, it is a day of celebration, of expressing one ' s love and appreciation for to a mother - or someone who is like a mother. The day is met with happiness and the sharing of joyous memories - and the anticipation of good times to come.However, for others, Mother ' s Day is not so easy...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - May 12, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: caregiving grief holidays mother ' s day parenting Source Type: blogs
