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A Cup of Coffee: The Effects of Aging Stereotypes – What Are You Telling Your Children?

2018-10-30
By: Lei Ross
On: October 30, 2018
In: Health Care Issues

Welcome back!  Last week, we chatted about the suicide rates in our elderly.  If you missed it, click HERE to catch up!  We hope you took that seriously and check in on your loved ones, friends, and co-workers often. This week, we welcome Dr. Lei Ross.  Dr. Ross will lead usContinue Reading

"A Cup of Coffee": One Secret for Maintaining Our Mental Health

2018-10-16
By: David Ross
On: October 16, 2018
In: Health Care Issues

Welcome Back!  Last week we talked about living life in a wheelchair, and how very difficult that is to accomplish.  My hat is off to the warriors among us who manage this lifestyle on a daily basis. This week, we welcome a first time blogger, Dr. David Ross.  He willContinue Reading

Can Parents' Belief Systems Create Mental Health Issues For Their Children? Part IV in a series

2018-06-25
By: Gene Hannan
On: June 25, 2018
In: Health Care Issues

Welcome back!  Last week we heard from a man who struggled with his parents’ hoarding behaviors when he was a child.   He wondered out loud if this had potentially led to his mental health issues, and worried he, too, may turn into his parents.  Striking and raw disclosures, but manyContinue Reading

Can Mentally Ill Parents Create Mentally Ill Children? Nature vs. Nurture: Part III in a series

2018-06-19
By: Anonymous Contributor
On: June 19, 2018
In: Health Care Issues

Welcome back!  Last week we read a heartbreaking story from Maggie Cook.  Our hearts really went out to her and her family, didn’t they? This week, we hear from a man who blogs anonymously as well, about his life growing up with parents who were hoarders.  He will tell usContinue Reading

My Daughter Was Abused in School: Part II in a series on children and mental health

2018-06-12
By: Maggie Cook
On: June 12, 2018
In: Health Care Issues

Welcome back!  Last week, Dr. Ross educated us about food and it’s impact on the child’s brain.  Wasn’t that fascinating?  This week, we welcome Maggie Cook.  Maggie has a daughter who was sexually abused by her father at the tender age of 3, and as a result, suffered with mentalContinue Reading

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This blog should not be considered to be medical advice. Your personal health is best-discussed one-on-one with your personal physician. Rather, this blog is intended to highlight the distinctive philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine as expressed by the author and does not necessarily represent the opinion of the Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation, or other Osteopathic physicians. The information and opinions are solely those of the author.