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Dr. Deborah Serani
http://drdeborahserani.blogspot.com/
I am a psychologist who specializes in trauma and depression. Current issues and articles that impact the human psyche will be presented here. The information provided in this blog is to be used for educational purposes only. It should NOT be used as a substitute for seeking professional care, diagnosis or treatment of any psychological disorders.
Recent Posts
Season of Cheer or Season of Fear?
"With the holidays season upon us, people everywhere are beginning to prepare for parties, get-togethers and gatherings with neighbors, families and friends.Such occasions are generally festive, but for the millions of Americans who suffer from anxie...
What Kind of "Book" Are You?
You Are MysteryYou are a natural problem solver. You like figuring out the best way to do something.You are very intuitive. You are good at picking up on people's moods and predicting the future.You can't help but being a bit of a detective and a sno...
Suicide Survivors Awareness Day
Every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention sponsors National Survivors of Suicide Day - reaching out to thousands of people who have lost a loved one to suicide. This Saturday, November 21, 2009, is...
Optimism and Your Heart
Two recent issues of the journal Circulation include studies showing that positive thinking and health are interconnected.In this study over 90,000 American women were followed for eight years, tracking their levels of optimism and heart attack rate....
Give An Hour
Over 1.9 million troops have been deployed in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Persian Gulf since September 11, 2001. Many who return home are finding a shortage of mental health therapists.Give an Hour is a pro bono program that recruits mental health pro...
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Question: What is seasonal affective disorder?Answer: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a pattern of significant depressive symptoms that occur and then disappear with the changing of the seasons. SAD has also been called "Winter Depression" or "W...
