The Myth We only grieve death. People should leave grief at home. We grieve in slow predictable pattern. Grieving means letting go of the person who died. Grief finally ends. The Reality We grieve all losses. We cannot control where we grieve or what will trigger our...
Mind & Spirit
The ABCs of Stress
By Bette J. Freedson, LCSW, LICSW What Makes Situations Stressful? Stress is a normal part of life. It can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry or anxious. And what is stressful to one person is not necessarily stressful to another....
About Stress Management
Introduction What Is Stress? Impact of Stress on the Body Self-Help Strategies Keeping Diaries and Journals Introduction As you wait impatiently in the crowded supermarket check out line after work, your daughter calls on your cell phone, announcing that she...
About Obsessions and Compulsions
Introduction Suppose I Suspect I Have OCD? What Is OCD? How Is It Treated? How Pervasive is OCD? Can a Child Have OCD? Do I Have OCD, or Just High Standards? How Is a Child's OCD Treated? Introduction How many times have you walked out of the house only to...
Treating Co-Dependency
By Carol Juergensen Sheets, MSW, ACSW Introduction Are you a person who needs the validation of others to feel good about yourself? Are you so preoccupied with others that your own sense of self depends on how your children, husband, or wife is doing? If so,...
Eating Disorders: Overview and Trends
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness—20 percent of affected individuals without treatment. The mortality rate drops to 2 to 3 percent with treatment. One percent of females between the ages of 10 and 20 have anorexia nervosa and 2 to...
Anxiety in America
Nearly 20 million Americans (1 in 9) are affected by anxiety, which is the most common mental health problem in the United States. Statistics show that: At some time in their lives, nearly one-quarter of the American population will have an anxiety disorder. Women are...
Grief and Loss Resources
Aging With Dignity Aging with Dignity publishes Five Wishes, an easy-to-use legal document that helps adults of all ages plan for the care they want in case they become seriously ill. www.agingwithdignity.org Caring Connections Caring Connections is a program of the...
Resources for Managing Anxiety
Anxiety & Depression Association of America The Anxiety & Depression Association of America works to prevent, treat, and cure anxiety disorders and depression and to improve the lives of people who suffer with them. Freedom From Fear Find online self-screening...
Talk Therapy and Medications
By Daniel Buccino, MSW, ACSW, DCSW Introduction Benefits of Antidepressants Benefits of Talk Therapy How Social Workers Help What to Expect of Talk Therapy Conclusion Introduction As a social worker specializing in mental health issues, I spend most of...
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