Tag Archives: mental health

I am Adam Lanza’s…

If you spent time on the Internet this weekend, you probably read or saw mention of the article, “I am Adam Lanza’s Mother”.  If you have not, you need to read it.  Now.  I have seen her and her kid … Continue reading

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The Newtown, CT shooting. What can I do? How do I talk to my kids?

When I was a teenager, I spent a number of years living in New Milford, CT. New Milford is about two towns away from Newtown. I used to listen to the radio station that people in Newtown listen to. One … Continue reading

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Seeking New Members!

The Depression and Bipolar Support Group that I moderate on Monday nights in Drexel Hill, PA is doing well and seeking new members!  Come and join us! http://nateprentice.wordpress.com/depression-and-bipolar-therapy-group/

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First Steps In Coping With Panic Attacks and Depression

The following are some good suggestions for first steps to take to address panic attacks and depression.  Panic attacks and depression usually go hand-in-hand, especially with women.  However, they are very treatable and can be managed well. What I usually … Continue reading

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New Group for Depression and Bipolar Support at Psych Choices!

New Therapy Groups for Depression and Bipolar Disorder Forming Feeling low all the time?  Unable to find joy in life?  Difficult to get out of the house?   Having too much joy to the point that it interferes with your … Continue reading

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NAMI’s stance on the mental health provisions of health reform.

NAMI, if you don’t already know, is the premier advocacy organization for the seriously mentally ill.  They are among the chief spokespeople.  Here is a Reuters report on their position re health care reform. http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS207185+10-Sep-2009+PRN20090910?sp=true

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Suffering with mental illness vs living with mental illness.

One of my pet peeves as a therapist is when someone says, “I’m suffering from depression” or “I suffer with bipolar disorder” or the like.  To me it just sounds like someone is defining their life by their mental illness, … Continue reading

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