Blog for Better Living
How Does Summer Affect Your Mental Health?
By: Other | June 26, 2015
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. We are again in the throes of summer; warm weather, sunshine, and vacations; somehow life seems to be just a little bit better for most of us. So, what does that mean about our mental health? In 2013 the United States and Australia joined together with Google to track trends […]
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The ‘Up’ Side of Feeling Down
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | April 16, 2015
In today’s culture, everyone loves to be happy. Just look at posts on Facebook and other social media of people smiling and having a wonderful time. Bookstores are full of self-help books and you can’t go online without finding an article on “how to be happier.” We’re inundated with the craze to be happy – […]
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Depression: A problem for many older adults
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | March 19, 2015
Depression is a common problem in older adults. The symptoms of depression affect every aspect of life, including one’s energy, appetite, sleep, and interest in work, hobbies, and relationships. Unfortunately, senior depression is often overlooked, and many depressed seniors do not get the help that they need. Depression in older adults is often overlooked for […]
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