Mainstream Mental Health

'Lawnmower Parents' Take Over From 'Helicopter Moms' As The New Generation Aim To Shield Their Children From Adversity A new generation of parents are leaving their children unequipped to deal with adversity, teachers and psychologists say.  The 'lawnmower parent' is one who rushes to push down any hurdle that could get in their child's way, relieving them from any inconvenience or hardship.In an anonymous article for We Are Teachers, one educator revealed their own brush with a 'lawnmower parent' when they were called to the office to pick something up from a student's father. Thinking it would be something important, like medication or lunch, the teacher was outraged to see the man standing there, holding an insulated water bottle.STORY LINK: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6182905/Lawnmower-parents-helicopter-moms.html 

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As a rapidly rising new star in talk radio, Ethan Bearman quickly established himself as the voice of Generation X. After hearing Ethan’s broadcasts, Publisher of Talkers magazine, Michael Harrison, raved, “I have heard one of the major voices of talk radio’s future, and it emanates from a young man named Ethan Bearman.”These days, fans and followers can catch Ethan’s daily talk show on KGO 810 San Francisco. He’s also a popular and oft-requested guest on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, CNN International, BBC World News, France 24, KTLA, KTTV (Good Day L.A.), as well as a regular substitute host on KABC radio in Los Angeles.Savvy, witty and curious, Ethan unearths truths and upends the status quo with his razor-sharp intellect and penetrating style. With a profound ability for taking the most complex topics and making them clear and fascinating, listeners clamor to hear his take on politics, science, technology, and current events.Beyond radio, Ethan is a highly-respected author, and in 2015 released his critica

Eyewitness to the Paranormal: The Experimental Psychology of the ‘Unexplained’Research in experimental psychology has shown that many paranormal sightings fall directly within the realm of eyewitness memory. Experiments reveal that such “sightings” derive from the psychology of the observers rather than from supernatural sources. Experiments show these proclivities.If many sources on cable TV and the Internet are to be believed, the world is currently under attack by a variety of supernatural forces, apparently acting in concert.Such reports are ubiquitous. Aliens appear at night on deserted country roads. The ghosts of hoary and defunct Scottish peers turn up on castle battlements, demanding retribution for ancient defeats at the hands of the Sassenach. Bigfoot, all eight or nine feet of him, runs past a given cabin on his way to some cryptozoological tryst—and all of it winds up on television.What, exactly, is going on?There is a difficulty in explaining many of these paranormal “sightings.” At first, one m

Jacksonville Shooting: Gunman's Motive Probed; Gamers Call For More Security At EventsAuthorities continued to probe Monday why a player at a video-game tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, gunned down two people and wounded 11 others Sunday, an incident that has prompted calls for more security at gaming events.The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said the lone shooter, who is believed to be David Katz, 24, of Baltimore, was among the dead and had killed himself. No motive has been revealed yet. Some media reports said Katz was upset about losing an intense game.FBI agents, some in bulletproof vests with long guns, searched a family home of the man authorities believe is behind the attack in Baltimore, according to FBI spokesman Dave Fitz. The agents could be seen entering an upscale townhome complex near the city's Inner Harbor.The violence broke out during a Madden NFL 19 video game tournament that was held in a gaming bar that shared space with the Chicago Pizza and Sports Grille in an entertainment complex

Mental Health Perspectives: Featuring Dr. John Huber & Kristin WalkerSix Dangerous Social Media Challenges Killing & Injuring America’s Youth Internet challenges can be fascinating to teens, who can be both impulsive and drawn to behavior that draws attention, especially in social media. Some challenges, like the ALS ice bucket challenge or the mannequin challenge, can be fun and positive activities. But other challenges that pop up on the internet are dangerous and can lead to permanent harm.Six Dangerous Social Media Challenges From: https://www.providr.com/most-dangerous-social-media-challenges The Fire Challenge. This is when you spray or pour a flammable liquid on your body and light yourself on fire.The Hot Water Challenge You either pour hot water on yourself or another person, or you drink it through a straw. And then, unsurprisingly, you get seriously injured.The Choking Game Where participants get choked in order to get a temporary ‘high’.There have been many cases where kids have died after

Four Reasons Why Mike Judge’s 2006 Film “Idiocracy” Correctly Prophesized Life In America TodayDumbing down of English languageAs a culture many of our citizens no longer speak in clear, concise sentences. Communication is often done through social media or text messaging and the English language is plummeting in eloquence. Words like: Fam, Bruh, FOMO, eats, and others can be heard on a daily basis from our populace.Instant gratification & the collapse of critical thinking “Idiocracy” depicted a nation incapable of formulating ideas or solutions to anything beyond their focus of attention in the present moment. Sadly, we are seeing this all across modern day America as countless people chase after “what feels good” for that moment. Analyzing how thoughts and actions in the present can impact the future doesn’t seem to be “hip” right now.Popular TV show are scarily identicalIn “Idiocracy” the number one show on television is called “Ow! My Balls!.” Can you believe that there an iPhone game called “Ow my ba

Margalis Fjelstad, PhD, LMFT, works with clients who are in relationship to someone who has borderline or narcissistic personality disorder, and she facilitates groups on Caretaker recovery. She has previously been an Adjunct Faculty member at Regis University in Colorado Springs and at California State University in Sacramento. She is the author of the hugely popular Rowman & Littlefield title Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist.Healing from a Narcissistic Relationship directs the reader through the process of recovering from the damage that a relationship with a narcissist causes to your self-esteem, self-confidence, and entire way of life. It helps you negotiate the drama and chaos that results at each stage of the process, and provides coping strategies to come through the confusion intact. It provides help for managing your grief, wounded self-esteem, and bewildered sense of reality. In addition, you will develop ways to emotionally protect yourself from narcissists in the future, rebuild yo

University of Texas to Treat Masculinity as a 'Mental Health' Issue The Counseling and Mental Health Center at the University of Texas at Austin recently launched a new program to help male students “take control over their gender identity and develop a healthy sense of masculinity.” Treating masculinity as if it were a mental health crisis, “MasculinUT” is organized by the school’s counseling staff and most recently organized a poster series encouraging students to develop a “healthy model of masculinity.”The program is predicated on a critique of so-called “restrictive masculinity.” Men, the program argues, suffer when they are told to “act like a man” or when they are encouraged to fulfill traditional gender roles, such as being “successful” or “the breadwinner.”Questions Do you think that masculinity is a mental health disorder?What are some examples of healthy, mature masculinity and healthy, mature femininity?  

Using ‘Girl Power’ to Crack the Glass CeilingThe #MeToo movement has afforded women more personal power than ever before. But they still have a long way to go when it comes to cracking the glass ceiling, especially in creative fields. Award-winning author and filmmaker Kailin Gow has been on the frontlines of the women’s empowerment movement for years, and can share how she overcame discrimination and harassment to achieve major success. Kailin will share how she overcame numerous obstacles, and how we can empower young women for success. She is the founder of Sparklesoup Inc., an internationally recognized, multi- award-winning bestselling author and director/filmmaker who has sold over 5.5 million books. Her latest book is “Kailin Gow’s Go Girl Guide.” 

SHARK WEEK: Why Are We Afraid of Sharks & Should You Be Afraid To Go Into The Water? Sharks, specifically great whites, were catapulted into the public eye with the release of the film Jaws in the summer of 1975. The film is the story of a massive great white that terrorizes a seaside community, and the image of the cover alone—the exposed jaws of a massive shark rising upward in murky water—is enough to inject fear into the hearts of would-be swimmers. Other thrillers have perpetuated the theme of sharks as villains.SHARK ATTACK STATISTICS: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/shark-attacks/odds/compare-risk/death/ According to the National Safety Council, your chances of getting attacked by a shark are nearly one in twelve million and your chances of dying if you are attacked are one in four million.You should not be afraid to go into the water.The 1975 film “Jaws” seems to have had a profound psychological impact on Americans spanning multiple generations. The idea of being devoured alive is horrifying an

Emma Yasinski is a science journalist. She holds a Master’s degree from Boston University in Science and Medical Journalism as well as a Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Lafayette College.WEBSITE: https://emmayasinski.com/ TOPICS:Emma’s articles:Freshman College Students Often Skip Necessary ADHD Medication http://www.mdmag.com/medical-news/freshman-college-students-often-skip-necessary-adhd-medicationMedications Can Help People Stop Abusing Alcohol, But Many Don't Know That https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/09/26/495491533/medications-can-help-people-stop-abusing-alcohol-but-many-dont-knowThe 105 questions that could predict PTSD risk https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/10/105-questions-could-predict-ptsd-risk

As the outcry grows against the new security screenings at US airports, one population may face a special burden at TSA checkpoints: victims of rape or sexual assault who are now confronted with a procedure that they feel explicitly strips them of control over their bodies.The experience “can be extremely re-traumatizing to someone who has already experienced an invasion of their privacy and their body,” says Amy Menna, a counselor and professor at the University of South Florida who has a decade’s experience researching and treating rape survivors.Nationwide, an estimated 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men have been the victim of an attempted or completed rape, according to a consensus of figures compiled by the Department of Justice, FBI, and Centers for Disease control. About a quarter of a million people each year report a sexual assault.

Peter Anthony Holder was born and raised in Montreal, Canada to Horace and Hilda Holder, who were originally from Barbados. He had a desire to be in radio from the age of seven. He followed his dream, going to Dawson College in Communications.During his time there he was the radio station manager and on the board of the television station. While there Peter did a radio marathon, staying on the air for over 50 hours, raising money for children's charities through the Inter-Service Clubs Council. The attention it drew actually led to Peter's first broadcasting job as a radio producer (board operator) at CJFM in Montreal. Peter spent almost 20 years as the host of the late night radio show on CJAD Montreal. During that time he also was the host of the television show, "Soul Call" for eight years and also a writer on "Canadian Case Files" and a reporter on "Mystery Ink." Peter followed up his radio tenure by becoming a television news anchor at Global News in Montreal. He's also the author of the book "Great Conv

Website: http://www.julierosenbergmd.com/Book: Beyond the Mat: Achieve Focus, Presence, and Enlightened Leadership through the Principles and practice of YogaJulie Rosenberg, M.D. Pediatric Oncologist and Health Optimization Expert Time spent on social media is considered a risk factor for mental health problems.Analysis of a national survey of 1,787 young adults (published 12/16) found that the use of multiple social media platforms is more strongly associated with depression and anxiety among young adults than the amount of time spent online. People who reported using the most platforms (seven to 11) had more than three times the risk of depression and anxiety than people who used the least amount (zero to 2 platforms).People who use many different SM platforms multitask, frequently switching between applications or engaging in social media on multiple devices. Multitasking is related to poorer attention, cognition, and mood. Other potential problems include an increased risk of anxiety in trying to keep up

As the school year concludes, millions of Americans will engage in a number of activities this Summer – some of which may include seasonal employment. What summer jobs can likely have the most positive or negative impact on your mental health?Summer Jobs That Can Be Helpful To Your Mental HealthCamp CounselorYour daily activities are subject to constant change and you have the opportunity to be a leader / adviser to others.  There is a healthy amount of responsibility here and this type of job can help a person mentally mature. LifeguardThis can mentally fulfilling job with a great deal of responsibility (saving someone’s life). Lifeguards are often in good physical condition which can have a positive impact on mental health. Also, because there can be significant downtime, it allows an individual the opportunity for personal reflection.Summer Jobs That Can Be Harmful To Your Mental HealthTheme Park Mascot In addition to being regularly overheated, you may be constantly pulled in different directions and risk

Today we face the Devil with guest Dr. Richard Gallagher. Dr. Richard Gallagher is a board certified psychiatrist and a Professor of Psychiatry. Educated at Princeton, he trained at Yale and Columbia where he remains on the psychoanalytic faculty. He is a recognized medical expert on discerning cases of demonic possession, advises multiple clergy on the subject, and has undoubtedly seen more examples of true and false possessions than any other physician in the world. His upcoming book on the subject, Demonic Foes, is published by HarperCollins and will be available soon.demonic possession, exorcist, demons, evils, exorcism, mental health, healing, psychology, Dr. John Huber

How to use the power of hypnosis to transform your lifeWhat exactly is hypnosis? While definitions can vary, the American Psychological Association describes hypnosis as a cooperative interaction in which the participant responds to the suggestions of the hypnotist. While hypnosis has become well-known thanks to popular acts where people are prompted to performs unusual or ridiculous actions, hypnosis has also been clinically proven to provide medical and therapeutic benefits, most notably in the reduction of pain and anxiety. It has even been suggested that hypnosis can reduce the symptoms of dementia.Dr. Steve Taubman’s early years were plagued by crippling anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Despite graduating valedictorian from one of the nation’s top chiropractic colleges and running a thriving practice, Dr. Steve found that his outer success did little to calm his inner turmoil.Thus began a thirty year journey to understand the root of his suffering. His exploration of Western psychotherapy, Easte

Mental Health Perspectives: What separation from parents does to childrenFeaturing: Dr. John Huber & Krisin WalkerMore than 2,300 children have been separated from their parents since May after crossing the southern U.S. border, according to the Department of Homeland Security. And Dr. Colleen Kraft, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, says the effects of such separation could impact the children for a long time.“The longer the time of separation from that parent and the younger the child is, the more devastating it is,” Kraft tells PEOPLE, noting that such stressful circumstances can lead to poor brain development. “They go on not to develop their speech, not to be able to learn or bond socially or emotionally with another human being.”She continues: “For young children to be without their parents and to be continuing to keep on red alert with these stress hormones, and to know this is going to inhibit their development and disrupt their lives, to me that is child abuse.”

Klarisana was founded in 2015 by Dr. Carl J. Bonnett M.D. in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Bonnett is a Board Certified (ABEM) emergency physician as well as a Fellow in the Academy of Integrative Pain Management. During the 20 years serving in the Army National Guard (Lieutenant Colonel), he had four deployments to the Middle East (Iraq 2003, Afghanistan 2007 & 2010, Kuwait 2012) and also responded to New Orleans in support of the relief efforts following Hurricane Katrina in 2005.