World Suicide Prevention Day
Every 40 seconds someone dies by suicide. Every 41 seconds someone ' s left to make sense of it.That ' s over 1 million people who die by suicide each year. And millions more who grieve and mourn the loss of their loved one.Suicide is a the most preventable kind of death. Education, resources, intervention and outreach can help children and adults who struggle with staggering sadness, hopelessness and despair.World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10th sponsored by The International Association for Suicide Prevention, The World Health Organization, The United Nations and many more grass root health o...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - September 1, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: anxiety awareness days depression grief loneliness mental health mind suicide trauma treatment Source Type: blogs
What If You Knew Depression as a Doctor AND as a Patient?
This TEDx talk highlights my unique perspective understanding depression personally, and knowing how to treat it professionally. I hope you ' ll find it meaningful. (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani)
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - August 1, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: anxiety depression healthcare loneliness positive psychology suicide treatment well-being Source Type: blogs
Understanding Ambivalence
Ambivalence is a human experience where you two contradictory emotions about a decision, a person or an object keep you from choosing one or the other.The coexistence of both positive and negative feelings you have toward a person pulls you in and then pushes you away. "I really like her, but she's too old for me." Ambivalence keeps you from finding out if this relationship could be meaningful, so you don't ask her out. Similarly, the simultaneous pull and tug you have with making a decision keeps you in the same holding pattern. Stuck between this or that. "I'd really like to take this new job, but I don't ...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - July 13, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: anxiety depression happiness positive psychology well-being Source Type: blogs
Understanding Ambivalence
Ambivalence is a human experience where two contradictory emotions about a decision, a person or an object keep you from choosing one or the other.The coexistence of both positive and negative feelings you have toward a person pulls you in - and then pushes you away. "I really like her, but she's too old for me." Ambivalence keeps you from finding out if this relationship could be meaningful, so you don't ask her out. Similarly, the simultaneous pull and tug you have with making a decision keeps you in the same holding pattern. Stuck between this or that. "I'd really like to take this new job, but I don't li...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - July 13, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: anxiety depression happiness positive psychology well-being Source Type: blogs
Good News vs. Bad News? Research Says Take the " Bad " First
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Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - June 28, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: happiness well-being Source Type: blogs
Good News vs. Bad News? Research Says Take the "Bad" First
When you have a choice of taking good news or bad news, research says to grab the bad news first. When both good and bad things happen, taking the hit of the painful "bad" first so you can recover from it and grabbing the pleasure of the "happy" afterwards, leads to greater happiness. The process here is about getting comfort after a painful event. So taking the bad first, then savoring the good thereafter leads to better well-being.Studies in happiness then suggest to get connected to others to fend of sadness. Happy people stay resilient by creating meaningful connections with others, like meeting up with ...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - June 28, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: happiness well-being Source Type: blogs
Healthline's Tattoo's Inspired By Depression
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Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - June 13, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: depression mental health Source Type: blogs
Healthline's Tattoo's Inspired By Depression
Healthline is looking for submissions of tattoos related to depression to add to their compilation as seen here from last year. If you have a tattoo related to depression or know of someone who does, they would love to hear your story.To share your story behind your depression tattoo:1) Email Healthline at mailto:nominations@healthline.com with the subject line "My Depression Tattoo" 2) Be sure to include: a photo of your tattoo, a short description of why you got it or why you love it, and your name.Remember, depression is a serious but treatable disorder. Let's help reduce stigma by talkin...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - June 13, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: depression mental health Source Type: blogs
Depression in Later Life: A Book Giveaway
To celebrate the launching of my latest book, "Depression in Later Life: An Essential Guide," I'm giving away one hardcover copy at Goodreads. Enter now. .goodreadsGiveawayWidget { color: #555; font-family: georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; background: white; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidget p { margin: 0 0 .5em !important; padding: 0; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidgetEnterLink { display: inline-block; color: #181818; background-color: #F6F6EE; border: 1px solid #9D8A78; border-radius: 3px; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - June 2, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: book giveaway depression treatment well-being Source Type: blogs
What If You Knew Depression as a Doctor and as a Patient
Very proud to share my TEDX talk at Adelphi University, April 5, 2016 titled:"What If You Knew Depression as a Doctor and as a Patient" (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani)
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - May 12, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: depression mental health neuroscience treatment well-being Source Type: blogs
May is Mental Health Month
Created in the 1950s, May is Mental Health Month is a month long education campaign to educate the general public about mental health, mental wellness and the ways they can keep their minds healthy.This campaign was started by Mental Health America and supported by many other grassroots organizations and professional associations to help the 1 in 4 adults who live with mental illness in a given year - and to educate loved ones and the general public about this serious, but treatable set of disorders. This year's 2016 theme is "How does it feel to live with a mental illness?" #mentalillnessfeel...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - May 1, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness days mental health Source Type: blogs
April is Autism Awareness Month
. Every day, the millions people living with autism and their families face unique and daunting challenges that many of us will never fully appreciate. During National Autism Awareness Month, we renew our commitment to better understand autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and improve the lives of individuals living with it.A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 68 children in the United States has been identified with ASD. This latest estimate makes it clear that autism affects the lives of millions of Americans – our friends, neighbors, colleagues and family members.A...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - April 19, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: autism awareness days Source Type: blogs
Understanding Self-Harm: An Infographic
Source: TopCounselingSchools.org (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani)
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - April 1, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: blogs
Is It Teen Angst or Is It Depression?
Depression is the most common mental illness among adolescents. Research tells us that 11% of teenagers have a diagnosable depressive disorder, but that only 1 in 5 teenagers get the help they need. So, how do parents know if their child is just going through teenage angst or dealing with a serious mental illness? While moodiness, irritability and isolation are often hallmarks of teenage growing pains, it can be hard to realize where the line begins for mood disorders. The rule of thumb when dealing with depression is to examine three areas in a teen’s life to gauge what’s truly going on. Symptoms of Depress...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - March 9, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: adolescents depression parents teens tips. Source Type: blogs
12 Tips to Prevent Broken Heart Syndrome
Valentine’s Day is not always a candy coated day of love and romance. For many who've lost a loved one, suffered a break up or are on the brink of separation or divorce, this day is anything but sweet. Learning about Broken Heart Syndrome can help you heal from your love trauma and make it through emotional calendar events like this.Facts about Broken Heart SyndromeProfound emotional sadness doesn't just weigh heavy on your mind. It significantly impacts your body. The depths of being heart-broken lowers your immune system, increases blood pressure and heart rate and causes significant muscl...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - February 10, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: depression grief loneliness tips triggers Source Type: blogs
