by allaboutwomen | Jul 23, 2014 | Health, Topics
by Leah Jennings Growing up, mental health was something we did not discuss in our household. In so many words — or a lack of words altogether — I learned seeking help for your mental health state was a sign of weakness, that it was for people who had too much time on...
by allaboutwomen | Oct 2, 2013 | Health, Topics
by Diane Gramann WHAT IS DEPRESSION? Depression affects all walks of life. From young adults to the elderly and across all races, nearly one in 10 people in the U.S. suffer from depression. Screening for depression allows individuals to identify warning signs early...
by allaboutwomen | Dec 4, 2012 | Health, Topics
by Ellen Margulies Days get darker, shorter. It’s rainy and cold. All around you are beautiful reds and greens, but all you feel is blue. If Judy Garland’s “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” plays on the radio, you’ll go right over the edge. Being depressed...
by allaboutwomen | Dec 4, 2012 | Expert, Health
Diane Gramann, LAPSW, ACSW, received her Bachelor of Social Work Degree in Community Organization from East Carolina University and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in the area of Mental Health. Diane has been...
by allaboutwomen | Dec 14, 2011 | Expert, Health
Scott Ridgway has served as Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network’s Executive Director since 2001. He works closely with TSPN’s gubernatorially appointed Advisory Council to implement suicide prevention strategies within the state of Tennessee. He also serves on the...
