attitude

Depression prevalent in older adults

April 25th, 2011

Q: My older sister hasn’t been herself for several months. She has this attitude of being defeated, life has nothing to offer her any longer and she has withdrawn from family and friends. I am extremely concerned about her, don’t know what is wrong or what I should be doing to try and help. Do you have any suggestions?……click here to continue reading

Guest commentary: Tragedy from depression can and should be diverted (Naples Daily News)

March 5th, 2010

The untimely death of Marie Osmond’s 18-year-old son, Michael, brings national attention to an illness so many don’t want to talk about or address, namely depression. We need to change this attitude and openly discuss mental-health issues as we would discuss heart disease, cancer, diabetes or even the H1N1 flu. During these especially difficult times we are all in some way or another overwhelmed ………click here to continue reading