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COVID-19 and PTSD in Hospital Personnel April 22, 2020 . No Comments
The outbreak and spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has multiplied the already difficult challenges experienced by hospital staff and first responders. During this pandemic, health ... Read More
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Help! I Have No One to Talk To August 27, 2018 . 31 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy, Ever since my dad died last year, I have had no one to talk to. And really, I had no one to talk to for the last three years of his life, ravaged as he was by Alzheimer’s. I ... Read More
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9 Out of 10 Caregivers for People with Dementia Get Inadequate Sleep August 12, 2018 . 1 Comment
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious problem in the United States. According to the Alzheimer’s Association: Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. One ... Read More
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How Can We Support Our Loved Ones Without Burning Out? March 16, 2018 . No Comments
When we go through challenges, we often turn to the ones we love for support. Simply knowing someone is willing to listen, understand, and help out when we need it can be very comforting. ... Read More
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Help! Caregiving for My Parent Is Making Me Resentful November 20, 2017 . No Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, After three years of caring for my terminally ill mother, I have just about had it. I uprooted my life to care for her—leaving my husband and giving up a great ... Read More
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Survey Explores Mental and Physical Health Effects of Caregiving October 27, 2017 . 5 Comments
39.8 million Americans (16.6%) provide unpaid care to a loved one, according to a 2015 report from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Caregiving is known to be emotionally, ... Read More
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How Relationships May Change with an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis September 26, 2017 . 4 Comments
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, irreversible brain condition characterized by damage to the brain nerve cells. It is the most prevalent form of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of ... Read More
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Owners of Sick Pets May Have Worse Mental Health, and Other News September 22, 2017 . 5 Comments
Research on pets often focuses on how they can improve mental health. More than 90% of pet owners see their pets as family members. When family members get sick, it can be stressful. A ... Read More
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Appreciation Can Ease Stress of Spousal Caregiving September 11, 2017 . 1 Comment
Spousal caregivers who feel appreciated by the care recipient feel better about their role, according to a study published in the journal Health Psychology. In most contexts, helping others ... Read More
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Caregiver Stress Increases Emergency Room Visits Among Elders September 6, 2017 . 3 Comments
Elders whose caregivers are exhausted, sad, or in poor health are more likely to visit emergency rooms, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. ... Read More
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How Smartphones Affect Today’s Children, and Other News August 11, 2017 . 3 Comments
Smartphones are having a significant effect on adolescent mental health trends, according to a piece published this week in The Atlantic. According to Jean M. Twenge, who researches generational ... Read More
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Self-Care Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children August 10, 2017 . 10 Comments
Being the parent of a child with a disability carries with it unique responsibilities, stressors, and rewards. It requires an extra dose of emotional resilience, perseverance, and resourcefulness. ... Read More