…for suicide than any other illness, it is essential that clinicians are thoroughly informed about the nature of this sobering disease. There’s no person more qualified to learn about bipolar disorder from than Dr. Jamison. Note: CE course requires separate purchase of DVD or Video Stream….
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…s all that matters. Passion is what helps one transcend the viscidities of learning and ultimately of life. Passion, curiosity and a love of learning are invaluable to society in terms of innovation and progress. Finally, the focus on outcome and product brings to mind the Machiavellian idea that “the ends justify the means”. As young minds are developing their moral compass, they are at risk of receiving the wrong message when they observe emphas…
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…esire for new attire can be tough. “This is a force or an urge you have to learn to manage,” Crystal offers. She finds not going to stores is the best way of not buying. American consumers are having trouble heeding Crystal’s advice. Although June’s overall retail sales figures fell short of projections, department store sales rallied, with Saks Fifth Avenue’s numbers rising 5.3 percent higher than a year ago, well above analysts’ 1 percent predic…
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…esearch is still building about specialty courts, we are just beginning to learn the overall impact. In looking toward the future, Judge D’Emic speaks less of himself and more of his wishes for the defendants. “The court has grown over the years in terms of expertise, obtaining treatment for participants, and the complexity of cases. I would like to see these courts no longer being separate entities. Each court would be a Mental Health Court. All…
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…are as humans and how we need each other to progress in the world. We all learn to find ways to get through the holiday season. For me, it is God and reflecting on blessings. For others, it may be family and friends. Here are four things you might find useful during this time: Reflect: Take some time to slow your life down and reflect on personal growth, where you hope to be the next year, and what has changed in your life. For me, the holiday se…
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…-5 working hours of the general population results in families not having dinner together and parents sleeping while their children get ready for school. It has been shown that shift work disrupts the circadian rhythm, or the internal clock that controls sleep and arousal (Grant, 1995). Those with circadian rhythm disturbances report feeling tired, irritable, and nauseous. “The combination of sleep loss, disrupted circadian rhythm, and eating and…
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…research, it appears this connection will only grow stronger and although trepanation will not soon be coming back into style any time soon, medical advancements based on promoting psychological wellness are surely in the foreseeable future. To learn more about Nelson’s research on stress counseling and the effect on telomeres click here. If you’re interested in the finding out more about the connection between mental health and biological, make…
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…shock. Either way, we don’t exactly look away. Without even meaning to, we learn details, names, sources and suspicions. Most of us would admit that there is little point in speculating about the ins and outs, agreements and lies, secrets and circumstances of a stranger’s affair, but our fascination with the indiscretions of others should tell us something about ourselves and the world around us. It’s hard to deny that, as a society, there’s a lot…
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…amage they sustained in growing up, whiles seemingly subtle, has debilitating effects on their self-esteem, impairs their personal relationships, and severely limits their vocational pursuits. The program features Dr. Robert Firestone and personal accounts of a number of high-achieving men and women. Broadcast nationally on PBS Network. Format: Instant Streaming or DVD Instant Streaming Rent $14.95 | Purchase $29.95 Buy Now DVD $39.95 Buy Now…
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