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Some people consider schizophrenia the most debilitating of mental disorders, and indeed, if you ask almost any unaffected person to describe the disorder, they will probably rattle off symptoms like paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, bizarre outbursts and the like. However, when … Continue reading
Television and movies are the extent of my knowledge about autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. I’ve been led to believe that people with autism are either like Rain Man (an autistic savant) or less gifted, empathy-denied individuals loved by their parents … Continue reading
There are about as many men with bipolar disorder as there are women. But is living with bipolar disorder essentially the same for men as it is for women? And what about the relationship between race and mental illness? Though … Continue reading
Last night on the HealthyPlace Mental Health Radio Show our guest Nikki Rosen shared her story of childhood abuse, drug addiction, kidnapping and rape, and fighting for survival while living on the streets. I was moved when she mentioned the … Continue reading
Many years ago, I took a prescription drug that had an intolerable side-effect: severe anxiety. I couldn’t sit still. I couldn’t concentrate. I felt like I was coming out of my skin. After about six weeks I couldn’t stand it … Continue reading
Although world-wide research over the last 20 years has indicated that women experience depression at 1 ½ to 2 times the rate of men, recent research conducted by Jed Diamond, Ph.D, and others, indicates that male depression has been under-reported … Continue reading
If I’d had to win the job of mother to my son on a Survivor-style reality game show, I would have been voted off within the first 6 months. As it is, I’ve lasted almost 13 years and done okay … Continue reading
Body image consists of our thoughts, feelings, and perceptions about our bodies, how we believe others see our bodies, and how we feel inside our bodies. When we see ourselves accurately, accept the way we look, and feel good about … Continue reading
On March 6, 2006, Paula Hardin said her good-byes and shot herself in the chest. Three days later, she woke up. It was the second time she’d attempted suicide, the second time she’d lived on in spite of herself. “I … Continue reading
My son is 12 and will officially enter the realm of adolescence in a matter of months. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard dire warnings and grave well wishes from parents who have been there and know … Continue reading
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