Paul Haney, Special to the Democrat 6:05 p.m. EDT July 7, 2014 (Photo: Mike Ewen/Democrat) Traditional views say that those who die by suicide are selfish and cowardly, opting for…
Mental Health Matters: What is EMDR? By: Jennifer Barr, LCSW There are many different types of treatment for trauma and trauma-related diagnoses, like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Some…
Have you ever had to care for a loved one in need when you felt like you weren’t prepared or equipped for the job? Maybe Mom or Dad are elderly…
People that Thrive ~Submitted by Jackie Beck, MSW, Director of Inpatient Programs “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success”~ Albert Schweitzer The…
What Do You Want to Change? Have you ever had a family member or friend who had a glaring problem that you knew they needed to change, but they…
Ask yourself what is going wrong in your life and more likely than not you will very easily call to mind your problems at home, at work, with your health,…
People have the innate desire to feel purposeful and productive. One way that many people feel like they have purpose is through working or volunteering. Feeling like one is giving…
Welcome to Mental Health Matters, a regular column in the Tallahassee Grapevine that features stories and tips on issues relating to mental health, from the staff of Apalachee Center. This…
The term “trauma” is commonly used in our world today. In fact, we have witnessed several events recently publicized across news media that have been traumatic for many people in…
Almost everyone experiences a crisis at some point in life or knows someone who did. Crises are events like the loss of a loved one or job, a breakup, horrific…