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Books, Articles, Clips we appreciate…
On this page we will attempt to bring you a variety of books, video clips. detailed articles, and audio pieces that our membership thinks ought to be shared. If you’ve got ideas or suggestions, please send them to us.
It is our hope that you will find these of good interest. Feel free to share the reviews or summaries by linking to our posts!
Stress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping – from the Mayo Clinic
Directly from the Mayo Clinic site – for your good health and information – for everyone:
MayoClinic.com reprints
Original Article: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress/MH00030
Stress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping
Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression.
By Mayo Clinic staff
The holiday season [...]
Dr. Marsha Linehan reveals her own Mental Illness – June 2011
This article is just fascinating.
Listen to Marsha Linehan speak about one of her seminal moments of understanding: CLICK HERE for the NYT Link
June 23, 2011
Expert on Mental Illness Reveals Her Own Fight
By BENEDICT CAREY
HARTFORD — Are you one of us?
The patient wanted to know, and her therapist — Marsha M. Linehan of the University of Washington, creator [...]
Shop for a Psychotherapist – NPR Article – MAY 16 2011
Shop For A Psychotherapist To Avoid The Lemons
by NANCY SHUTE
THE NPR LINK to LISTEN TO THE FULL STORY: CLICK HERE
EnlargeCourtesy of Janet OhlsenJanet Ohlsen, pictured here in 2009 after completing a triathalon, has battled depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. After a long search for mental health care, Ohlsen found a psychotherapist with whom she clicked.
May 16, [...]
Book Review: Diagnosis Schizophrenia – A Comprehensive Resource
From our colleagues at NAMI NATIONAL comes this insightful book review:
NAMI Bookshelf: March 2011
Editors’ note: Click the book title to order the book from Amazon.com and NAMI NATIONAL will receive a portion of the proceeds.
Diagnosis: Schizophrenia: A Comprehensive Resource for Consumers, Families and Helping Professionals
By Rachel Miller and Susan E. Mason
Columbia University Press (2011; [...]
Advice For Those With a Loved One With Mental Illness – Article
Fascinating article on the state of our mental health care and on the challenges we face! Good news? You can take control and below are some great tips on coping. Contact NAMI CCNS for more support.
Lloyd I. Sederer, MD
Posted: March 14, 2011 08:10 AM
Advice For Those With a Loved One With Mental Illness
My lecture had [...]
How Early Can Mental Health Problems Affect Someone?
From MedicineNet.com
Even Tiny Tots May Develop Mental Health Problems
WEDNESDAY, March 2 (HealthDay News) — Countering the belief that you have to be “older” to suffer from mental illness, a new report says there’s actually no lowest-age limit.
Infants and toddlers can be affected, but they often go without treatment that could prevent them from suffering long-term problems, [...]
PBS – California Program Stresses Early Detection of Mental Illnesses – 02-09-2011
A fascinating look at a developing California program to detect Mental Illnesses early enough….
SUMMARY
Spencer Michels reports on a California organization working to identify mental illness in young people before their problems become worse.
Bill Kurtis talks about his son who had Schizophrenia – from CNN
Well known Chicago anchorman and humanitarian Bill Kurtis talks openly and forthrightly about his son who had Schizophrenia. He speaks with the depth of knowledge of a parent who has walked the walked and talked the talked.
This is a clip worth examining.
You may access it HERE, or below:
When Violence Happens: Political Failure or Health Care Failure?
This fascinating examination of the Tucson shooting incident is well done, insightful and provides lots of food for thought. Cindy Crowley of CNN speaks to E Fuller Torrey and author Pete Earley among others, as they attempt to confront the various reasons this disastrous event came to be. All the speakers involved are articulate and [...]
Mental Health Needs Grow at Colleges – NY Times Article
This well written article encapsulates what so many of us know: Good proactive mental health on college and univeristy campuses is vital and lifesaving. Read on for more news and information of some positive outcomes of counselors and campuses that “get it.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/20/health/20campus.html
Mental Health Needs Seen Growing at Colleges
By TRIP GABRIEL
STONY BROOK, N.Y. — Rushing [...]
