Clik here to view.
From The Pages: The porcupine fable
The Schopenhauer Cure by Irvin Yalom “One cold winter’s day a number of porcupines huddled together quite closely in order, through their mutual warmth, to prevent themselves from being frozen. But...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why Do We Fail to Adhere to Treatment?
About 1/3 of patients with acute illnesses fail to follow their doctor’s recommendations for short-term treatment (such as completing an antibiotic course). The rate is even higher among those who...
View ArticleClik here to view.
JK Rowling on The Benefits of Failure and The Power of Imagination
This is a heart-felt and inspiring speech from the “Harry Potter” author JK Rowling at a Harvard Commencement Ceremony in 2008. Her words are as funny as they are serious and touch on important...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Recognizing the Positive: Moving towards contentment and the reduction of stress
Being able to recognize and perceive the positive aspect of each situation is perhaps the single most valuable ability we can possess. It creates a buffer zone against the stress we are all exposed to....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Postpartum Depression: When Motherhood is Not a Happy Time
Postpartum Depression (PPD): A Psychological Disorder Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a fairly common complication of childbirth and often accompanies the postpartum period, leading to psychological...
View ArticleClik here to view.
More Reasons Not to Underestimate Postpartum Depression – Negative Effects on...
A previous article already introduced some of the symptoms and risks of Postpartum Depression (PPD), but I would still like to emphasize the profound effects of this disorder. In this particular stage...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Steve Jobs Legacy
A man who dared to live up to his own dreams and changed the world while doing it. This video clip is from Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech, when he urged young graduates to find love in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Prevention and Treatment of Postpartum Depression
Pharmacological Treatment A number of studies have pointed out that Postpartum Depression (PPD) is essentially the same as Major Depression (MDD) and, therefore, benefits from pharmacological treatment...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Losing a Child: The Tragedy of Losing a Part of Oneself
About 53,000 children pass away each year in the United States and nearly 19% of the adult population has experienced such painful loss1. The death of a child is a severely traumatic event for parents...
View ArticleClik here to view.
From The Pages: Meditation and the Power of Thoughts
"Meditation" by H.Koppdelaney on Flickr “The Way of Peace” by James Allen. The Way of Peace (free Kindle edition here) is a lovely and inspiring little book of musings on meditation, peace of mind and...
View Article
