Canon Lawyers Hear From Church Prosecutor of Sex Abuse Cases

Canon lawyers hear from church prosecutor of sex abuse cases
He described sexual abuse as "an egregious betrayal of sacred trust" that "has the power to stint the normal development of people" and "cause depression, post-traumatic disorders, loss of self-esteem and, most tragically, loss of faith." It "is an … Read more on National Catholic Reporter

Dr. Jane Sadler: Know the 8 symptoms of depression
In the past several months, our teams of medical providers have begun screening everyone for depression. Why? Because depression is a serious medical condition which is widespread and affects nearly 1 in 10 adults. Interestingly, women are affected … Read more on Dallas Morning News (blog)

Benefits of Dementia Screening Still Unclear
Dementia screening instruments, such as the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), can adequately pick up cognitive impairment in the primary care setting, but many of these tools have not been extensively studied, and there's no empirical evidence that … Read more on Medscape

Gloucester Goings On
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) hosts recovery support groups for persons suffering depression or other brain disorders and their families on the first Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and third Thursdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at 43 … Read more on Gloucester Daily Times