Pediatricians and Mental Health Care

Mar 31, 2014

The idea of providing both physical and mental health care in one place has not been one in the shadows; however, it has been an idea that has been slow to catch on. That may all start to turn after the publication of a University of Pittsburg study.

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Seeking Solutions

Mar 24, 2014

As part of our program, A Voice for Hope and Healing, I spoke to a group of dozens of Senior Companions that participate in a program where they go into the home of an older adult and do activities with them. This companion program has been going on for nearly 50 years and occurs throughout the country. The idea of simply being a companion to someone in their home – washing dishes, reading, playing cards, doing laundry, changing linens, etc – is a simple one, but it is also a very successful one. The individuals they serve are able to live independently longer, in part because of this companionship program. There was one woman celebrating her 97th birthday, and has had the same companion for more than 20 years!

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Successes, Hopes, and Dream Conference 2014

Mar 21, 2014

This May will be the fourth annual Success, Hopes, and Dreams conference in Lincoln. The conference is focused on behavioral health recovery and wellness. In order to learn a little more about this year’s conference, I was able to talk with Pat Talbott, Conference Coordinator, to gain some insights.

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Dealing with Anxiety

Mar 12, 2014

Anxiety can come and go in our everyday lives. It can be easy to manage or it can make daily tasks hard to accomplish. When anxiety becomes too much to handle, it is often a sign of suffering from an anxiety disorder.

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The Olympic Creed

Feb 26, 2014

I’ve enjoyed watching the Winter Olympics over the last couple weeks. All of the hard work, training and dedication have paid off, the medals have been counted, and athletes who proudly represented their countries have returned home. There were moments of heartache and celebration as athletes reached their personal best, and some were eliminated long before expected. But one thing I came across preparing for this article that I didn’t hear much about throughout the Olympics, was the Olympic Creed. It reads, “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win, but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph, but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered, but to have fought well.”

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Wear Your Green Proudly

Feb 24, 2014

The flowers and chocolates have been sent, and February, the month known for love, is coming to an end. Soon March will begin, and four leaf clovers, leprechauns, and rainbows with a pot of gold will cover store shelves in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day. Stores are shifting from colors pink and red, to green.

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A Failed System

Feb 17, 2014

“The system failed my son tonight.” These were the words that Senator Deeds repeated to 60 Minutes in an interview recalling the tragic events from November. Deeds’ son, Gus, committed suicide after attacking Deeds with a knife.

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More than Loving Others

Feb 10, 2014

With February, comes imaging of hearts, cupid, and love all around. February 14th is Valentine’s Day and is often a day known for letting your loved ones know how much they mean to you. As you write cards, shop for chocolates, or pick out the perfect flowers, don’t forget to show yourself a little love this holiday as well.

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Mental Health and Student-Athletes

Feb 03, 2014

Being a student-athlete is hard. There is an added pressure to excel both on the court and in the classroom. Failure is just not an option. An article, Taking Notice of the Hidden Injury by Nicole Noren, explains the struggles many student-athletes are facing.

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