Archive For The “mental health” Category
It most cases of postpartum psychosis, there are symptoms of a spiritual nature. Why do symptoms that are not tangible or material present themselves when experiencing postpartum psychosis or psychosis, in general? I wish I had a concrete, definite answer to this question. Instead, I will share my personal experience and opinion relating to the spiritual side [...]
Mental health and malpractice is a tough topic to address. My personal experience in pursuing a malpractice and negligence case was stifled in its tracks when the attorneys I consulted told me that malpractice in mental health is very difficult to prove. As a result of the often insufficient treatment I received and the unjustified [...]
With all the recent talk about gun control and mental health, I decided to take a look at how far America’s mental health system has changed (or not changed) over the past few years. First, I must state that when I wrote a blog about Mental Illness and the Law, the research shows that those [...]
As we celebrate Veterans Day, I thank the men and women who are serving or have served in the armed forces. My own father was a World War II pilot and I am proud that my father served his country. I believe it is important that service men and women are recognized and honored for [...]
With the recent devastation from Hurricane Sandy, one of the worst storms in U.S. History, I thought of the impact the storm has taken on the mental health of those that were in the path of the storm. How does one cope when everything is lost or destroyed by a natural disaster? How can a [...]
Cheryl Jazzar, MHR is the founder of WellPostpartum Consulting. She has supported thousands of new mothers since 1998. Her background is in psychology, counseling and women’s studies with a Master’s degree in Human Relations. I recently interviewed her for my blog. I hope you find the interview as informative as I did. 1. Can you [...]
In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of NAMI’s (National Alliance on Mental Illness) efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Since 1990, mental health advocates across the country have joined together during the first full week of October in sponsoring many kinds [...]
How many of you are comfortable talking to your healthcare provider? Do you feel the provider respects you, listens to you and addresses your questions and concerns? If you answered “no” to either of these questions, I hope the following information is helpful to you in turning the answers from “no” to “yes.” I believe [...]
I was recently interviewed for an upcoming production that will address bipolar disorder and pregnancy. As a result, I thought it would be an appropriate time to share my thoughts on bipolar disorder and pregnancy. The pressing question is can a woman with bipolar disorder have a successful pregnancy and postpartum period? I believe the [...]
