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The Latino Mental Health Crisis

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In a few of my earlier articles, I have used my experiences as a mental health therapist to allude to a topic that deserves a greater amount of attention.  There is a growing crisis in the U.S. Latino community with respect to our mental health practices.  This is an area of heavy research, so I Read More

Woman seeking medical help dies in jail, arrested for trespassing [video]

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Seven hours after she was examined by doctors at St. Mary’s Health Center, 29 year-old, Anna Brown sits on a wheelchair in the waiting room, draped in a sheet. She continues to complain to security personnel, yelling that the pain in her legs is so bad that she can’t stand. St. Mary’s Health Center is Read More

Facebook and your mental health

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Remember the last time you got a new friend request? Remember how good that made you feel – how validated and important? It’s a common experience for most people, as ‘friending’ validates our social behavior and is rewarding to us as users of Facebook But what happens when the psychological effects of Facebook start to Read More