Oct 1, 2013 | Mental Health
Here is the link to an excellent description of how we should care for those with serious mental illness and the need for family to be involved no matter the age of the...
Sep 24, 2013 | Mental Health
There was an article in the National Post by psychiatrist Dr. Fred Shane, deploring the proposed bill to change the laws regarding those who commit crimes while mentally ill. Read the article then read my response. We must not let the emotions of victims and...
Aug 17, 2013 | Mental Health
I recently became acquainted with the CBC series, “Cracked.” Here is the official summary of the show. “CRACKED is a unique blend of a police and medical drama inspired by the real-life experiences of police officers and mental-health...
Jul 8, 2013 | Mental Health
Many have fallen by the edge of the sword, but many more have fallen by the tongue. Blessed is one who has been sheltered from it, and has not experienced its fury. Ecclesiasticus 28:18-19 I’m now a crone. Great word for a woman of a certain age. Look it up to...
Jun 30, 2013 | Mental Health
There is a marvelous article in The Globe and Mail about the problems with our care of young people who are dealing with mental illness. It is the story of Katherine Duff, a 16 year old who knew she was in trouble, whose family new that she needed help. They...
Jun 21, 2013 | Mental Health
There is an article in the Globe and Mail by Tralee Pearce about multi-family group therapy (MGFT). The idea is that people with mental illness respond better when the whole family is involved in therapy; that means all the people living in that home, and more...
