This blog post was written by Abby Kowitz, a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at Divine Mercy University. She is also a regular contributor for Mind & Spirit. “What they need is Jesus.” I will never forget those words that I first heard during my orientation as a Christ in the Continue reading
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Florida Shooting Calls for Mental Health Experts
In the wake of the Florida high school shooting, where 17 students were killed and 15 injured, there has been an increase in the need for mental health treatment for children and adolescents. According to Newsweek, the February 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has made children feel unsafe and has lead to Continue reading
Minute Clinic: Depressed or Just Feeling Blue?
There may not seem to be a major difference between feeling sad and depressed, but there are conditions that differentiate these mental states. In this short video, Dr. Maja Ivankovic, Psy.D. explains that clinical depression includes the feeling of sadness, lack of energy, loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities, and difficulties focusing on Continue reading