by Linda Cabage | Oct 29, 2015 | Issues, News
Few Halloween costumes are completely politically correct. But there are lines that can be crossed when it comes to holiday attire. Mental health professionals caution people that when choosing a costume, look at not just what might generate giggles (or interest from...
by Linda Cabage | Apr 18, 2015 | Issues, News
For most people, the promise of spring is a time of excitement and optimism. Blooming flowers, new leaves, and the world coming back to life are signals of renewal and growth. But what if the re-emergence of spring doesn’t make you feel hopeful? What if it has...
by Linda Cabage | Jan 19, 2015 | Issues, News
When Adult Anger Is A Problem—And When It Can Be A Positive In the last week or so, there’s been plenty of discussion online about a website called shipyourenemiesglitter.com. When stories about it went viral, the popularity of the site blew up, to the point where it...
by Linda Cabage | Jan 14, 2015 | News, Treatments
Feeling more than a little sluggish and blue? It may be more than just winter boredom. Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD affects an estimated 6% of the US population, primarily in Northern climates. As days grow shorter less exposure to daylight and sunshine in the...
by Linda Cabage | Nov 5, 2014 | News
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse has been awarded nearly $5 million in federal grant funds to reduce suicide rates in the state. The department will use the funds to collaborate with mental health practitioners and behavioral health...