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When Things Are Just Humming Along (You Think)

Shelly writes:I just started a new job on Thursday after being home since end of February. I knew it was going to be stressful ...Shelly wasn't kidding. "I forgot how normal stress really does a number on me and my psyche," she went on to say. "I've had interrupted sleep for a week (which is a big NO NO) and woke up panicked and quickly slipped... Read moreChevron
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A Mental Health Month Special: Looking Back at Stress

In recognition of Mental Health Month, my recent shareposts this month have traversed some of the history of mental illness. Let's conclude with a quick review of the stress-mental illness connection. Last month, as part of two talks I gave to the Kansas State DBSA conference, I asked my audience if anyone knew what the word “asylum”... Read moreChevron
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The Gene-Environment Connection: Can We Change It?

"Jane" asks: "Is bipolar genetic or can it be brought on by traumatic experiences?"She goes on to say: "I have had several traumatic things happen to me and just wondered if this has caused me to be the way I am. I have two siblings without bipolar, so it just makes me think that one or all my experiences set this off."Great question, Jane. How... Read moreChevron
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Mental Health Humor

Success! Success!! The Cartoon-A-Thon for May 2009 Mental Health Month was a success!

Success! Success!! The Cartoon-A-Thon for May 2009 Mental Health Month was a success! The purpose of the Cartoon-A-Thon is to use humor and laughter as positive tools in dealing with emotional disturbances which effect many people and families.  Mental disorders due to mental Illness or mood disorders and nothing to laugh at, but that... Read moreChevron
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Stress, the Economy & the Cost to Friends

Has the economic slump affected you? Some people have hardly noticed and some are in the thick of it - financially as well as psychologically. A crisis in the economy can have direct as well as rather insidious effects on our wellbeing. Stress comes with uncertainty and loss of income and it can also affect us indirectly.   I recently... Read moreChevron

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