December 1st, 2008
When Wendy Aron decided to spend her fortieth birthday in her therapist’s office, it was merely because she wanted to get in some quality time with the woman she viewed as her “closest ally” (or, because she was remembering how she’d wanted to commit suicide by jumping off the Y in the Hollywood sign when […]
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November 29th, 2008
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It’s been a pretty hectic week for most of my American readers. A major national holiday and Black Friday, all in one week. Back to back, no less!
The only thing that could rival that excitement would be a brand new Saturday Sanity, right? (Well, it was worth a shot.)
As you read […]
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November 28th, 2008
In case you haven’t heard, Lori Drew - the 49-year-old woman who played some role in creating a fake MySpace page to harass 13-year-old Megan Meier (harassment that eventually ended when the “fake” MySpace user told Meier the world would be a better place without her, and the already depressed Meier committed suicide) - was […]
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November 27th, 2008
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With the economy in the state it’s in, many Americans might feel as if they have little to be thankful for. Folks are foreclosing on their homes left and right, the automotive industry is itching to get its own serving of bailout funds, and sure, gas prices are down, but who […]
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November 26th, 2008
Ah, man, if this doesn’t bring a tear to your eye…
I recently found out the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and the Ad Council partnered together to launch that PSA to inform veterans about - and encourage them to join - Community of Veterans. Community of Veterans aims to provide an online community […]
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November 25th, 2008
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Lately, Nebraska is becoming an increasingly popular hot spot for parents across the nation looking to drop their kids into the care of someone else. That’s all thanks to Nebraska’s Safe Haven law.
According to an Iowa Independent article:
At last count 34 children, ranging in age from 20 months to 17 years, […]
By Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes -- 1 comment
November 24th, 2008
By now you’ve all probably heard about 19-year-old bipolar patient Abraham Biggs committing suicide live on Justin.tv last week. If not, msnbc and FOX can catch you up.
Like many others, I’m not exactly shocked Biggs decided to allow others to watch his suicide. Given the popularity of (and the content seen on) sites like MySpace […]
By Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes -- 2 comments
November 22nd, 2008
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It seems like just a few Saturday Sanities ago I was talking about how warm and sunny it was outside; now, we’re covered in snow. We have been all week. I still don’t have a winter coat (I didn’t have one last year, either - I can be very serious about […]
By Alicia Sparks, Mental Health Notes -- 1 comment
November 21st, 2008
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November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and the Cleveland Clinic would like to point to several epilepsy resources they have available within their Epilepsy Center. Of special interest, I’m told, is the Epilepsy Medical Guide, the Pediatric , and their webcast series “Living with Epilepsy.”
Now, some of you may be wondering, […]
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November 20th, 2008
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Hello!
Did y’all know the winners of the Facing Us 2008 Music Contest were announced? If so, shame on you for not telling me (I’m a bit behind, apparently), and if not, well, obviously you’re not alone.
For those of you just tuning in, the Facing Us 2008 Music Contest was sponsored by […]
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