Recovering from Genocidal Trauma: An Information and Practice Guide for Working with Holocaust Survivors Myra Giberovitch, MSW, PSW Book Review … More
Tag: mental health
Bullying and Mental Health
Teen bullying: why does it sometimes feel as if nothing is being done? Why are there so many teens being … More
DSM-5 Changes: A Continuation
I continue to come across articles and information regarding the soon to be released DSM-5. Reading this link will provide … More
System Malfunction: Mental Health Issues
Mental Health is an area that certainly needs improvements along with properly trained professionals. These professionals whether nurses, social workers, … More
Seeing Past the Mask
In our professional and personal lives it is important to see past the ‘mask’ of another. The outside of a … More
DSM-5: Bereavement and Depression
by Victoria Brewster, MSW Thanks to LinkedIn, I came across an article on Grief/Bereavement and Depression in the NY Times. … More
Mental Illness-It is not the only Definition of a Person
This is worth viewing, especially at it is aimed at youth.
Stroke Survivors and Depression
http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/sunnews/lifestyle/archives/2013/01/20130112-135519.html “Up to one in three people who have a stroke develop depression,” states Dr. Amytis Towfighi, a member of the … More
Mental Illness and John Nash, Jr.
Written by Victoria Brewster, MSW I am currently reading, “A Beautiful Mind” by Sylvia Nasar. Now I watched the movie … More
An Acclaimed Technique for 2013: Mindfulness
Another article worth reading, but also a personal and professional interest of mine, mindfulness. “By definition, mindfulness aims to shut … More