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I love this information sent to me by email from Dr. Stan Gardner, one of the participants in Famous Family Nights. Christiane Northrup, MD, in Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom, says: “…now we know that our body organs communicate directly with the brain and vice versa, through chemical messengers know as neuropeptides. …we now know they they are found throughout the body.  Not only do our physical organs contain receptor sites for the neurochemicals of thought and emotion, our organs and immune systems can themselves manufacture these same chemicals. What this means is that our entire body feels and expresses emotion–all parts of us ‘think’ and ‘feel.’”      Dr. Gardner’s comments: We must be so careful what we think, say and do, because every cell of our body will receive that information and react to it. If we want healthy cells, we must be thinking and talking healthy.... Read the rest of this entry »

It is estimated that 26 percent of children in the United States will experience or witness a traumatic event before the age of 4. Traumatic events can include physical and sexual abuse, domestic or community violence, natural disasters and economic hardships within families. The good news is that with help from families, providers and communities, young children can demonstrate tremendous resilience. The sixth annual National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day is being held on May 3, 2011. Awareness Day is part of an effort from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to raise awareness about the importance of children’s mental health and that positive mental health is essential to a child’s healthy development from birth. SAMHSA has created and provided links to early childhood and trauma resources on its website to help parents, health care providers, teachers, and other caregivers promote resilience and positive mental health beginning at... Read the rest of this entry »

Today, I’m posting another outstanding YouTube video from Seth Adam Smith. Depression is a topic that concerns many people of all faiths, in all parts of today’s world. Carrie Wrigley is a powerful speaker. The quote below comes from Seth. “The Lord hath anointed me…to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives…to comfort all that mourn…to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness…” (Isaiah 61:1-3) In a world filled with differing—and oftentimes, conflicting—philosophies on depression, low self-worth and mental health, Carrie M. Wrigley, LCSW, offers profound, gospel-centered counsel on healing through Jesus Christ and the power of His Atonement. Citing examples from the scriptures and quotes from modern-day apostles and prophets, Carrie Wrigley highlights the hope for “them that sit in darkness” (Isaiah 42:7)... Read the rest of this entry »

The BBC has an  Interesting Article on how the economic crisis is leading to an emotional crisis in many men in the face of trouble providing for their families.  The report on a survey that found men are twice as likely currently to report having suicidal thoughts, half as likely to discuss their trouble with friends or family, and while experience mental health problems in roughly equal numbers with women, they go untreated far more often. This is interesting to me for several reasons.  The suffering goes on largely in silence.  Men don’t use health care in general to the extent that women do and they absolutely don’t use mental health care to the same extent.  One could look at this as evidence that women in our society are oppressed, if it suited their purpose.  You could argue that men are healthier because they are more free from the trap of poverty and childcare.  You could also be dead wrong.  This is a perfect example of how using mental health statistics to... Read the rest of this entry »

The BBC has an  Interesting Article on how the economic crisis is leading to an emotional crisis in many men in the face of trouble providing for their families.  The report on a survey that found men are twice as likely currently to report having suicidal thoughts, half as likely to discuss their trouble with friends or family, and while experience mental health problems in roughly equal numbers with women, they go untreated far more often. This is interesting to me for several reasons.  The suffering goes on largely in silence.  Men don’t use health care in general to the extent that women do and they absolutely don’t use mental health care to the same extent.  One could look at this as evidence that women in our society are oppressed, if it suited their purpose.  You could argue that men are healthier because they are more free from the trap of poverty and childcare.  You could also be dead wrong.  This is a perfect example of how using mental health... Read the rest of this entry »