Category Archives: Mental Health

Articles relating to mental health are in this category. Typically they will fall into one of two categories. Yours, or your child’s. Yes, your mental health is important.

Is it censorship or good parenting?

In light of the recent headlines regarding such “stars” as Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and others, is it considered censorship to not allow my children to watch their videos, or listen to their music? For example.  Recently it has been alleged that the flight crew on Bieber’s plane had to go on oxygen because the air inside of the aircraft was so full of pot smoke that they were afraid they wouldn’t pass a urine analysis. Can you imagine? It has also been reported that Bieber’s dad was on the flight. Would it be different if marijuana was legalized across the country? I don’t know.  What I do know is that I can’t see idolizing some kid because he is famous, especially when he puts the lives of those around him at risk. Miley Cyrus is trying to do what with a wrecking ball?  I think that is the least

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David’s Honesty About Travel

Honesty is often times a misunderstood topic when it comes to David. Is he inherently honest?  Yes, I think so.  I think that most people are.  At least that is what I believe. On the other hand.  Do I believe everything David tells me? No.  I think not, and neither should you. Let me give you an example. Let’s us say that David and I are having a conversation about the weather.  Just for example. David:  How you doing? Me: I am ok.  We are having a blizzard. David: I’ll trade places with you if you want… Me:  No David, you need to work your program, but I hope to visit you for a couple of hours soon.  Hopefully later next month. David:  Did you know they have guest housing here? ======== and that would be the sum total of our conversation. Later, I would find out that David is

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David in Crisis Part 2

David was in crisis. His manic moods are nothing new to us.  They are new to the facility where he lives now. Today, among other things, they called and talked about an allegation that David made against a staff. David has learned that he can file grievances and complaints against the staff at the facility.  While it is great that the residents have the ability to do that, I wonder… See when David is in a mood swing, he can become very violent, lashing out at anything and anyone.  We know first hand just how strong his little body can be when he is in a mood swing. He can get out of most holds.  There were times when I had to lay my body across his to get him to stop hurting either himself or someone else.  I am more than 4 times his body weight. I applaud the

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