Tag Archives: Mental Health

Mental Health in Tough Times – Part II

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following is Part II of Mental Health in Tough Times, contributed by Peter Farmer, who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT.  Please see Part II for the Introduction and Items … Continue reading →

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Mental Health in Tough Times – Part I

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following post on mental health concerns is contributed by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT. * * * My mother told me ‘Fore she passed away Said … Continue reading →

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Grief – Finding Your Way to Hope

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Grief – likely to be the primary emotion if the world around us collapses.  The following article was written for ezinearticles.com and is re-printed here by permission of the author.  * * * Unless you’ve experienced it first-hand, true grief is … Continue reading →

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Stay Healthy by Avoiding the Seven Deadly Sins

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.  Imagine how healthy America (and the world) would be if we all avoided the seven deadly sins.  The accompanying image depicts the rash of secondary syphilis. Pride leadeth to depression … Continue reading →

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