Posts Tagged “mental health”
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 [...]
It is hard to believe the start of a new year has begun. Seems the years go faster and faster as we get busier and busier. As we leave the year 2012 behind and welcome the start of 2013, may we reflect on where we have been and where we are heading. The year 2012 [...]
Back in 1996, when I was struck with postpartum psychosis, there was still a separation of mental health insurance coverage and medical insurance coverage. This separation was devastating to my husband and I’s financial situation. It also exasperated my condition. After two hospitalizations, my life-time mental health insurance benefit reached its maximum. The life-time maximum [...]
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 [...]
Kelly remembers experiencing depression during her first pregnancy. Although she did not identify what she was experiencing at the time, looking back she realizes that she was depressed during her pregnancy. She had so many life changes going on that it is no wonder she was overwhelmed. Kelly got pregnant in August, started a job [...]
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 [...]
