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How Can We ‘Like’ Ourselves and Improve Our Self Esteem?
Remember the hair commercial of the 80’s, “‘I’m Sy Sperling, President of the Hair Club For Men. I’m not only the Hair Club president, but I’m also a client.’” It’s the beginning 0f generational...
View ArticleSuicide Prevention-I Walked Away Alive (Part 2)
My Suicide – My Life Yes, on 6/24/2004 in Sarasota I attempted to kill myself. I know the exact day because I branded and burned it into my arm. 1 week earlier I called to get 911 to get help, I was...
View ArticleCharlotte Sun’s Roundtable On Mental Illness Revolving Jail Door (Part 2)
Can we not learn from history? I was saddened that it seemed like part two of Charlotte Sun Roundtable on Mental Illness was focusing mostly on G. Pierce Wood’s Memorial Hospital/Asylum. To me, as a...
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Functioning OR NON-Functioning Mental Health and Addiction
Functioning OR NON-Functioning Treatment Plan vs Function Yes…labels…we don’t like them, such as are you “Functioning” OR “NON-Functioning?” The “function” term is one some insurance companies...
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Charlotte Behavioral Health Care Serves As A Safety Net with a Drop In Center
The Drop In Center at CBHC Will Give Hope for the Charlotte County: In recent years, The Haven Drop-In Center provided services for the Charlotte County (Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda) community since...
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Is Self-Assessment Important For Our Recovery?
Prior to making a doctor’s visit or shopping trip or visit to a friend, it’s a good time to assess ( self-assessment ) our needs before we take that first step out the door. Yes, self-assessment is...
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Suicide Prevention: You Can Intervene Up Until The Very Last Breath
The following suicide prevention article is being republished with permission by staff writer Brenda Barbosa attributed to Charlotte Sun. All the Staff here at Charlotte Behavioral Health Care thank...
View ArticleWill You Pay Attention To the Signs of ADHD?
Will You Pay Attention To the Signs of ADHD? ADHD: I’m Afraid My Child Has ADHD Yes, your child is smart! Don’t think other wise! Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, mostly referred to by it’s...
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National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
Hope for Young People: Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day! Youth is a gift! A fleeting gift. A scary, at times, gift. Many young ones who lack experience or knowledge or support during the crucial...
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Stages of Mental Health Conditions (Part 2)
Stages of Mental Health Conditions Stages of Mental Health Conditions Stage 3 Symptoms Worsen with Relapsing and Recurring Episodes Accompanied by Serious Disruption in Life Activities and Roles At...
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