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How to Help Someone Who is Depressed
If you know someone who is depressed, it is important to realize that they don’t want to feel the way they do. Depression is not something that they chose and is not a defect in their character. Depression is an illness that zaps a person’s energy and replaces it with...
Building Self-Esteem in Children
As a parent or caregiver of a child, you have a unique opportunity to help a child develop healthy self-esteem. Listed below are several guidelines that can help you make a positive impact on the children in your life. Provide Encouragement – Recognize your child’s...
The Power of Thoughts – By Blanca Diez, MD
You are the result of your thoughts. You are what you believe about yourself. There is one source of wealth, success, and achievement: thought. Thought is behind every action. Thought is your own unlimited source of power. Your main thoughts determine your character,...
What is a Functional Alcoholic?
The term Functional Alcoholic implies that someone has all of the characteristics of an alcoholic, but they appear to maintain a life of normalcy. They go to work and maintain a family life and look like everything is under control. To an outsider, nothing seems to be...
How to Find Doctors for Depression and Anxiety
Many people who struggle with depression and anxiety don’t know where to start when they begin looking for help. Since there are a variety of treatment options, it is helpful to know what the choices are so you can find the treatment that is right for you. Listed...
FMLA for Alcoholism and Addiction
Many people worry that seeking treatment for alcoholism or addictions will force them to lose their jobs. Fortunately, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows individuals to use FMLA for mental health and substance abuse issues. As a result, if you have an alcohol...
Stressed and Overwhelmed?
Everyone experiences times of stress and crisis. Most of the time, these periods of crisis are temporary. However, there are times where the stressors are ongoing, or the crisis is so severe that it overwhelms our normal coping mechanisms. If this stress persists,...
FMLA for Anxiety and Stress
Have you ever felt so stressed out and anxious that it was hard to function at work? Many people wonder if they can take time off from work for anxiety and stress and if it will be covered under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The answer to this question is Yes....
Where to Get Help for Someone Who is Suicidal
If you or someone you know is actively suicidal and in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Additional help is available at the local inpatient psychiatric hospitals in the...
How to Find Doctors for Alcoholism
Many people who struggle with alcoholism don’t know where to start when they begin looking for help. Since there are a variety of treatment options, it is helpful to know what the choices are so you can find the treatment that is right for you. Listed below are the...