Feb. 3–Depression and pain are the two main causes of addiction in the elderly. according to Dr. Susan K. Blank, vice president of clinical services for Caron Treatment Centers of South Heidelberg Township. [continue reading…]

Statement of Michael J. Fitzpatrick
Executive Director NAMI
January 31, 2008

In recent weeks, a media circus and reckless speculation has surrounded events in the life of pop singer Britney Spears and her family.

Professional ethics require that mental health professionals who have not examined or treated individuals not presume to diagnose them.  A person’s treatment and recovery from any illness also is entitled to privacy—which in fact may be an important factor in recovery. [continue reading…]

While our relationships with children and best friends tend to become less negative as we age, we’re more likely to see our spouses as irritating and demanding.
That’s according to a University of Michigan study that analyzed long-term patterns of relationship negativity among more than 800 adults ages 20 and older.
“There’s been a lot of research showing that marriage and other close relationships enhance well-being,” said Kira Birditt, a research fellow at the U-M Institute for Social Research (ISR). “But less work has focused on the negative aspects of close relationships.” [continue reading…]