When a loved one suffers from a mental disorder such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, we often will go to the ends of the earth to find the best treatment or medication for them. We want them to be whole, active and embedded in our daily lives. We will consult doctors, experts, friends and even exotic treatments. One of the advantages of living in the US is having a world class pharmaceutical industry at our … [Read more...]
Mental Health
It is time to sit down and have the conversation that no one wants to have about mental health issues. We can no longer avoid the issue of mental health nor kick it under the rug. We take care of our bodies almost religiously. We watch our cholesterol, check out body pains and go for regular check-ups. What we miss is check-ups for the brain. We all know someone who has a mental health issue or a chemical imbalance. While … [Read more...]