13 Films that Accurately Portray Mental Illness
In honor of the 2018 Oscars, here a list of movies that feature mental illness - and really get the illness, stigma and experience spot-on. Many of these movies have won Oscars, while others should have, but didn ' t. As we roll out the red carpet and honor this year ' s best films, keep in mind that there ' s no shame in having a mental illness. 1. Ordinary People (Depression, PTSD, Suicide)This is my absolute favorite movie of all time because it portrays the human experience of loss so well and it also features psychotherapy in a realistic way. This was Robert Redford ' s directorial ...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - March 4, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: cinema mental health Source Type: blogs
March 1st is International Self Injury Awareness Day
What do these high profile individuals have in common? Singer, Fiona Apple; Comedian, Russell Brand; Actress, Drew Barrymore; Actor, Johnny Depp; Actor, Colin Farrell; Actress, Megan Fox; Actress, Angelina Jolie; Singer, Demi Lovato and Princess Diana....Before finding emotional health, they struggled with self-injury.Self-Injury is a deliberate, non-suicidal behavior that inflicts physical harm on one ' s body to relieve emotional distress. Self-injury has a paradoxical effect in that the pain self-inflicted actually sets off an endorphin rush, relieving the self-harmer from deep distress. It ' s impor...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - March 1, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns awareness days non-suicidal self-injury Source Type: blogs
February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month
Canada, The United Kingdom and The United States use the month of February to raise awareness about Eating Disorders.Generally, eating disorders involve self-critical, negative thoughts and feelings about body weight and food, and eating habits that disrupts normal body function, and daily life activities.What causes eating disorders is not entirely clear, though a combination of psychological, genetic, social and family factors are thought to contribute to the disorder.Types of Eating DisordersAnorexia Nervosa ~ Essentially self-starvation, this disorder involves a refusal to maintain a minimally normal body weight. ...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - February 22, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns awareness days eating disorders Source Type: blogs
February 11-17 is Random Acts of Kindness Week
Observed every February, and celebrated this year from February 11-17, 2018,#RAKWeekis an annual opportunity to connect with others through kindness. Led by theRandom Acts of Kindness (RAK) Foundation, this seven-day celebration demonstrates how kindness starts with just a simple act. It ’san opportunity for you to do something in this world that will inspire others to do the same.Acts of kindness needn ' t be complicated or involved. A simple smile, holding a door open, putting a shopping cart back in its place, leaving a generous tip you can afford, holding an elevator, doing something special for a loved one...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - February 6, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: awareness campaigns kindness well-being. Source Type: blogs
January is National Mentoring Month
- where we celebrate mentors. The 2018 campaign reflects on the incredible growth of the mentoring movement, recognizing the real life mentoring relationships that form and thrive each day, and offer opportunities to thank the mentors who inspired us. There are few relationships in life that are more influential than those between a mentor and a young person. I know this from both sides of the coin. I ' ve had many mentors in my life growing up. A person who took a unique interest in me, fostered my growth and guided me onward.I ' ve also been a mentor to many. The experience has been so rewarding and ...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - January 10, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: blogs
Depression in Later Life Paperback Book Give-A-Way
My award winning Gold Medal Book of the Year, " Depression in Later Life " is now available in paperback. To celebrate, I ' m offering an autographed copy via Goodreads. Enter to win today! .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 Ne...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - December 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: book giveaway depression Source Type: blogs
15 Tips for Mental Fitness
1. Learn to Relax: Allow yourself to let go of inner tensions by giving yourself a “mini vacation.” Give your mind a break by becoming engrossed in a book, watching a movie, listening to music, taking a walk, working on a hobby, meditating or just taking a few moments to just be.2. Be Kind To Yourself: People are frequently too hard on themselves when things don ’t go right. Tune into your self-talk. Counteract your negative thoughts about yourself with positive statements.3. Eat Properly: Nutrition has a direct impact on feeling mentally positive. Aim to eat healthy.4. Find A Friend:Social connections...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - November 25, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: mental health tips. Source Type: blogs
