What I Learned at the National Conference on Mental Health 2013
The National Conference on Mental Health convened by President Obama on Monday was a historic day — not to start a national conversation about mental health, but rather to elevate it. “So many of you have spent decades waging long and lonely battles to be heard,” said the President, in his opening remarks.
“Instead, it’s about elevating that conversation to a national level and bringing mental illness out of the shadows.”
Indeed. And while I’m preaching to the choir of voices who read this blog regularly, maybe through your social shares and Likes on Facebook, we can reach a few new p...
Source: World of Psychology - June 5, 2013 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Tags: General Mental Health and Wellness Policy and Advocacy Psychiatry Psychology Treatment Active Minds American Psychological Association Association Of Broadcasters blog Dahlen Decades Eloquent Speech Entrance Hall Facebook Gle Source Type: blogs
3 Tips To Find A Good Couples Therapist
When it comes to couples therapy, the earlier you go, the better. “Prevention is better than cure. The best time to see a therapist is when the relationship patterns are still fresh and couple dynamics are not written in stone,” said Mudita Rastogi, Ph.D, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Arlington Heights, Ill.
Clinical psychologist Meredith Hansen, Psy.D, also stressed the importance of “early intervention or preventative care. Couples who check in every so often with a therapist and work to strengthen their relationship tend to have the most success.”
For instance, it’s helpful to see a therapist bef...
Source: World of Psychology - May 25, 2013 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. Tags: General Marriage and Divorce Men's Issues Psychotherapy Relationships Self-Help Women's Issues Arlington Heights Care Physician Clinical Psychologist Clinician Couples Therapist Couples Therapy Education Foundation Hansen Imp Source Type: blogs
How To Find A Good Psychotherapist
It's a difficult, yet brave and courageous moment when someone makes the decision to pursue mental health therapy. More difficult than the decision to go to therapy is the decision of who to choose as a therapist.So, how does someone find a good psychotherapist?Types of TherapistsFirst, it is important to think about the type of therapist you think is best for your presenting symptoms and issues. There are many kinds of mental health therapists, but sometimes understanding "who does what" can be confusing. Here is a list to help identify the specialties and degrees therapists can hold.PsychologistsIn the United States, Doc...
Source: Dr. Deborah Serani - May 15, 2013 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Source Type: blogs
Motherless Daughters: Coping With Your Loss
Research tends to overlook young adults who lose their moms, according to Taranjit (Tara) K. Bhatia, PsyD, a clinical psychologist who specializes in relationships, including mother-daughter bonds. Because they’re already adults, people assume these daughters don’t need maternal guidance.
However, losing a mom has a powerful effect on young adult daughters. In her research, Bhatia found that a daughter’s sense of identity is especially shaken. “They don’t know what being a woman is all about.”
Daughters also doubt their own role as mothers. “Most motherless daughters are very insecure about how well they coul...
Source: World of Psychology - May 4, 2013 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. Tags: Family General Grief and Loss Mental Health and Wellness Parenting Relationships Self-Help Women's Issues Adult Daughters Advice Support Being A Woman Bhatia Bonds Clinical Psychologist Conflict Cultural Identity Guidance Source Type: blogs
Stop Avoiding It – Why Conflict Is Good For You
“Know the enemy and know yourself; in a hundred battles you will never be in peril. When you are ignorant of the enemy, but know yourself, your chances of winning or losing are equal. If ignorant both of your enemy and yourself, you are certain in every battle to be in peril.” Sun Tzu/The Art Of War
It’s true that conflicts are good for you. I don’t seek conflict and I don’t enjoy arguments, but I am no longer afraid of them.
Today I crossed paths with a man I find highly antagonistic and difficult to be around and without foresight I found myself in a heavy argument.
For a long time I would do anything to avo...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - May 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jo Warwick Tags: confidence self improvement how to deal with conflict self confidence Source Type: blogs
Popular Mental Health Career Alternatives
Gone are the days, when just physical fitness was of prime importance. These days, increasing importance is being given to psychological fitness as well. Health organizations are stressing on the need of being psychologically fit. With this, a career in mental health only appears worthwhile. There are various mental health careers that you could go in for.One very well-liked career option in this context is marriage and family therapist. This work profile requires the individual to understand the nuances of varied relationships of a family. An increasing number of folks battle out relationship issues and face problems in a...
Source: DoctorMental - May 6, 2012 Category: Internists and Doctors of Medicine Tags: Popular Mental Health Career Alternatives Source Type: blogs
