Grief and Loss By Suicide Pt 1
It has been said that there are two things humans are sure to do, and those are to live and die. Even though everyone will die, death is still a taboo and uncomfortable subject for many. Death of a loved one can leave family and friends grieving. However, this grief...
Spanking: Abuse or Discipline
Mental health ill-effects from spanking? “There was an old lady who lived in a shoe. She had so many children, she didn’t know what to do She gave them some broth without any bread. She whipped them all soundly, and sent them to bed.” No one is credited as the writer...Narcissistic Personality Disorder Part 2: What about treatment?
When taking on a patient with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), the therapist must be aware that NPD is a hard-to-treat condition. The question then becomes what makes this personality disorder “hard” to treat? According to some research, patients with NPD do...
PTSD: Examining the “Natural” in Natural Disasters
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MENTAL ILLNESS, PTSD, AND NATURAL DISASTERS It happens every year. Around this time of year, the East Coastal United States is subjected to the constant threat of strong, powerful, rotating storms called hurricanes. This year, has, however, been...