By: Crystal Maxwell, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C Perinatal mental health—the emotional and psychological well-being of individuals during pregnancy and the first year postpartum—is a critical yet often overlooked area of care. As a psychiatric clinic, we recognize that...
The harm that is caused by emotional and mental control is causing a broken spirit that does not heal. It is simply interpersonal violence. It is an assault on a person’s self-concept and esteem. Likewise, it can be the major contributing factor to the worst kind of...
Every year there is a lot of criticism among Christians by the attempts of the world to make Christmas a worldly and commercial event rather than looking at the true significance of the Holy Day of Christmas. One morning I was up early, and I turned on the Christmas...
At Christmastime, almost everyone is more likely to be reunited with family members and friends that we do not see very often. Some of these people may carry painful memories for you, and you may fear and/or dread seeing them. It is possible that you may choose to...
One of the most heartbreaking discoveries I made during my first year working at the Department of Human Services was that there were mothers out there who almost hate their own daughters. I am so fortunate to have had a wonderful mother. I am an only child, and I...
Not everyone with ADD or ADHD will find they face the same challenges at work. Many people struggle with distractions, which may be internal, external or both. Internal distractions may include random thoughts popping into your head while trying to focus on a task,...
