Self-Care Tips for Winter Months
(Source: Dr. Deborah Serani)
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - December 30, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: self-care well-being. Source Type: blogs
November 17th is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
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 17th will find children and adul...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - November 17, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness days grief loss suicide Source Type: blogs
November is National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month, honoring all those who care for loved ones with physical and mental health issues. Here are some statistics for caregivers: There are more than 65 million people in the US alone who spend an average of 20 hours a week caring for a loved one.1.4 million children ages 8 to 18 provide care for an adult relative.Approximately 66% of family caregivers are women. 14% of family caregivers care for a special needs child with an estimated 16.8 million caring for special needs children under 18 years old. Stress of family caregi...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - November 6, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns caregiving facts and figures. Source Type: blogs
October in Prenatal Loss Awareness Month
Many people are not aware that 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in loss. That statistic feels even more staggering when you look at the yearly number: that approximately one million pregnancies in the United States and Canada end in early pregnancy loss, SIDS, miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of the newborn child. Pregnancy and Infant Loss are deeply painful experiences that many families face daily, but they receive little attention. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month can reach and teach others about the needs of bereaved parents.Here are 7 ways to help a loved one or friend deal with early pregnanc...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - October 15, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns parenting pregnancy loss Source Type: blogs
World Mental Health Day is October 10th
October 10th 2018 is World Mental Health Day.This campaign began in 1992 to being awareness about the importance of mental health.This year ' s theme is mental health in youth and young adulthood. " Adolescence and the early years of adulthood are a time of life when many changes occur, for example changing schools, leaving home, and starting university or a new job. For many, these are exciting times. They can also be times of stress and apprehension, however. In some cases, if not recognized and managed, these feelings can lead to mental illness. The expanding use of online technologies, while undoub...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - October 6, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns awareness days mental health Source Type: blogs
September is National Service Dog Month
Originally known as National Guide Dog Month, " National Service Dog Month " was first established in 2008 by actor and animal activist, Dick Van Patten. Inspired by what was a life-changing visit toThe Guide Dogs of the Desert in California, Van Patten launched a fundraising drive to benefit guide and service dog training schools throughout the country - and create an awareness month for the campaign.Service dogs provide companionship, inspire confidence, and live to serve, protect, and assist their handlers. There are different kinds of trained animals, including guide dogs, emotional ...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - September 17, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns service animals. Source Type: blogs
September 10th is WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY
Did you know that over 1 million people die by suicide each year? That ' s a death by suicide very 40 seconds.Suicide is THE most preventable kind of death. Education, resources, intervention and outreach can help children and adults who struggle with staggering sadness, hopelessness and despair.One of the most far-reaching campaigns is World Suicide Prevention Day. This health education program is sponsored by The International Association for Suicide Prevention, The World Health Organization, The United Nations and many grass root organizations and agencies every year on September 10th.To learn about ...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - September 3, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns awareness days suicide suicide prevention Source Type: blogs
August is National Make A Will Month
Studies show that nearly 75% of parents do not have a will. While many may think they are 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,LegalZoom suggests three reasons why everyone over 18 should prepare a will:Children. If you have minor children, you need to specify guardians so...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - August 10, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns parents Source Type: blogs
