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What's Your Personality Style?
David Teitelbaum, L.M.H.C., M.S., MTN Therapist

All of us have patterns in the way we handle situations in our lives, including the way we interact with other people. Since most of us spend a significant amount of time in the workplace, it is imperative that we learn peoples' personality styles so that we can be more effective in these relationships. Think about it, if we know the way people are, we could prevent conflict and have more love and understanding.

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Mental disorders are common in the United States and internationally. An estimated 22.1 percent of Americans ages 18 and older—about 1 in 5 adults—suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. When applied to the 1998 U.S. Census residential population estimate, this figure translates to 44.3 million people. In addition, 4 of the 10 leading causes of disability in the U.S. and other developed countries are mental disorders-major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Many people suffer from more than one mental disorder at a given time.
 

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Who Takes Care of a Caregiver
David Teitelbaum, L.M.H.C., M.S., MTN Therapist

You used to wake up in the morning and walk, play tennis or golf, or do other enjoyable activities; now, these are secondary pleasures because you are a caregiver to someone. Consequently, your needs and desires are placed on hold because you must assist in the survival of another human being.

Stop and listen carefully; you must take care of your own needs and desires or you will fall apart both emotionally and physically when you deprive yourself of the joys of life.

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Mental Illness in the Family: Recognizing the Warning Signs & How to Cope
Source:National Mental Health Association

Most people believe that mental disorders are rare and "happen to someone else."  In fact, mental disorders are common and widespread.  An estimated 54 million Americans suffer from some form of mental disorder in a given year.  Most families are not prepared to cope with learning their loved one has a mental illness. It can be physically and emotionally trying, and can make us feel vulnerable to the opinions and judgments of  others. 

If you think you or someone you know may have a mental or emotional problem, it is important to remember there is hope and help.

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