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Just Ask

Just Ask As I am helping a school identify those who might be depressed or potentially suicidal, I find myself offering the suggestion for these young people to just talk to their friends.  As a certified trainer, (QPR-question, persuade, refer), the plan is to help...

The Waste of Worry

When we are confronted with a challenging situation, the most common reaction is to figure out an outcome.  This also typically involves a dose of worry.  Worry though serves little purpose.  It is wasted time.  Focusing on a solution, of course, is productive but...

Compassion for all Illnesses

When I was a teenager, my grandfather suffered from depression.  He was in and out of hospitals and continuously in treatment and on medication.  Since he had witnessed my grandmother hit and killed by a drunk driver, I assumed his depression was a natural residual...