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Download the Compass, Spring 2018 A Mental Health Magazine $8.00 Spring 2018 Marina at Key Largo, Florida Photo by Harriet Rellis THE COMPASS is an annual publication of New Directions Support Group for people with depression, bipolar disorder and their loved ones. We meet in Abington and Willow Grove, PA. Please view www.newdirectionssupport.org. Contact us at [email protected]. TABLE OF CONTENTS Editor’s Corner by Ruth Z. Deming. 2 NAMI on the Parkland High School Shooting ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 3 Pompano Beach, FL, Support Group – Harriet Rellis . 4 Alternative Views on Help for Depression – Abigail Hughes . 5 Learning to Say “No” at age 92 – Freda Samuels . 5 Suicidal Surgeon Appears on Front Page of The Inquirer ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 7 Freedom: A True Story by Regina Makem . 7 Harm Reduction by Ed Quinn ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 8 Books Saved me by Janet Baker ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 10 Beatriz on Integration. 12 Barry Bush on Kidney Transplant ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 12 Facebook Addiction by Judy Kroll . 14 Seen Any Good Movies Lately? Alex Grinberg �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15 Day Camp to Avoid Addictions by Harriet Rellis ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 16 Nursing Home Volunteer by Larry Kirschner ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 17 Many Causes for Bipolar Disorder by the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program of the University of Michigan �������������������������������������� 18 Cherian Verghese, MD Offers Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression . 19 NEWS ROUNDUP TABLE OF CONTENTS Young British Royals Lead Charity to Support Mental Health Promising Device to Counter Panic Attacks Eagles’ Player Triumphs Despite Anxiety Swimmer Michael Phelps discusses Depression and Suicidal Thoughts Best-selling author suffers from lifelong anxiety Apps for Anxiety The Mind Body Connection The Wrong Medicine Anxiety in American Teens Apps to Fight Teen Suicide Alcohol and Antidepressants England Has National System to Manage Mental Health Helpline for UK Musicians Coffee or Tea? Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams The Sleeping Cure The Key Update Offers (partial list): Peers Help Heal Physical Conditions Video Games Help with Hearing Voices Help for Opioid Addictions African-American Oppression Stories Antidepression Use Rising, esp for Women Novel Approach for Philadelphia’s Homeless Pursue the Wonderful. 30 KALEIDOSCOPE: Our Literary Section. 31 Linda Barrett; Iris J. Arenson- Fuller; Harriet Rellis; Donna Krause; Ruth Z. Deming; Martha Hunter; Remington Murphy SPRING 2018 The Compass - Page 1 EDITOR’S CORNER Carole and Greg Hodges run our Loved Ones’ By Ruth Z. Deming, MGPGP, Group. They meet in “The Library” and shut the Founder/Director doors for privacy. Upon occasion, I send them a postcard telling them what an outstanding job New Directions Support they do! Group for people with Two years ago, we printed out a long depression, bipolar disorder postcard with the words “Yes, I Can” on the and their loved ones, is a holistic front. It’s a great morale booster, especially for group. We honor the whole body. folks who have unaccomplished goals or who When one area suffers – for example, by eating have lingering depressions. unhealthy processed foods and junk – every other That’s where “medication consults” come in. area, including our minds, suffers, too. If you’re not responding to the meds prescribed Today, in early March, 2018, we received a by your own doctor, we recommend getting phone call from “Irene,” whose brother lives with another opinion. What do you have to lose? her in suburban Philadelphia. She was at work After all this is your life. Feeling good, raring to and spoke in hushed tones about her depressed go in the morning, and the ability to love and to brother, “Sam.” She was happy to hear that New play is what life’s all about. Directions would be a good place for Sam to Helen Kirschner and Jonathan Akarman do meet people like himself. “We have men in our a superb job running our Daytime Meetings the group,” I bragged. “We pair people up and second and fourth Thursdays at the Willow Grove encourage them to go out for coffee together or Giant Supermarket. They may draw as many as on nature walks, since spring is on its way.” fourteen people and have their “regulars.” With more snow than we’ve ever had! We’re thinking of starting a WRAP Plan for This year, Valentine’s Day was marked by Mental Health Wellness. Check out Mary Ann tragedy. Yes, another school shooting. Had a Copeland’s website. People work on particular gambler thrown dice and decided Parkland High problems such as making friends, dealing with School in Florida would be next? suicidal thoughts, and eating right. “I know this happens all the time,” said a Speaking of eating right, when Barry Bush was young man on television, “but I never expected on kidney dialysis for five years, he ballooned up it would happen here.” to nearly 200 pounds. Now that his life is his own The young man would be surprised to learn again, he has a wonderful nutritionist, Danielle, that in 2017 alone there have been 345 mass who helps him eat right. shootings. Read his incredible story within these pages. At our last meeting of New Directions, Ed If you’re on lithium for bipolar disorder, be sure Quinn led us in a series of five-minute stretches. to get lab tests twice a year. In the current series Since we meet at 7 pm, we all needed a good “Homeland,” the drug lithium has stopped stretch from the stressors of the day. “Sitting” at working for Carrie. We can relate! a desk is the worst thing you can do. Stand up Christina Fava is the nutritionist at the Willow and stretch every 20 minutes. Grove Giant Supermarket. Call her at 215-784- Join us! We meet the first and third Tuesday 1960. She’ll give you a personal tour around nights at Abington Presbyterian Church. We the store – those fruits and veggies look mighty have a huge room called the Parish Hall. inviting – it costs all of $20, redeemable in the Since I’ve been running ND for 32 years – form of a gift card for $20. gosh, the time has flown by - we need fresh ideas A word about medication. Many people in our to motivate our group and make it even better! group – or who have passed through our group - Ada Moss Fleisher and I work in tandem. What take no meds for bipolar disorder or depression, ever would I do without Ada, with her empathy myself included. and common sense. Her husband, Rich, ain’t so We’re firm believers in the power of bad either! medication! The folks who take no meds did so Page 2 - The Compass SPRING 2018 with the approval of their psychiatrists, but it’s The details are still unfolding and there are certainly not for everyone. still unanswered questions, but what we do know A major problem about meds is we don’t is that there were warning signs and that the know what the long-term side effects are. When I shooter had received mental health treatment. As went on lithium in 1984, it changed my life for the we continue the national discussion about what better. Despite continuing mood swings, which we can do to prevent further tragedies, we need included psychosis and suicidal depressions, I was to be willing to engage in an honest conversation able to care for my two children and work as a about what allowed this young man to fall through psychotherapist. the cracks, and the broader personal and societal When lithium destroyed my kidneys, my factors that may have fueled his actions. daughter, Sarah Lynn, donated her kidney to me. It is paramount for us to ensure the safety All you need is one working kidney. and wellbeing of our children and youth, and These side effects are one reason that members to remember that 1 in 5 people, potentially of ND partner with their psychiatrists or prescribing hundreds of students in a high school, have or will nurse practitioners to discuss medication. experience a mental illness. We need to be very Studies show that meds and psychotherapy careful that the response to these tragedies by the are the best treatment. media and others does not discourage students Interested in being in a research study? Email from seeking help. Cherian Verghese, MD, at [email protected]. I There are steps we can take now to educate visited his research lab in Norristown, PA and was and intervene early to break down barriers of impressed by the way he talked with prospective understanding, and put an end to the stigma that clients. He didn’t pressure them at all to join often prevents people from getting the help they the study. Read his article in this issue, which so desperately need: demonstrates that if you’re not doing well, there 1. Increase mental health awareness and is always hope. Do not give up! availability of counselors in schools. Students Our 2018 Compass may be our last hard copy. should be encouraged to seek help for Although our printer, Mark Amos, of Hatboro, PA, themselves or a friend. School based mental does a great job, printing costs plus the graphic health has also proven extremely effective in design cost nearly $3,000 last year. engaging students who would not otherwise Let us know your thoughts on the 2018 Compass. seek help. Some states have made significant investments in school based mental health Email me at RuthDeming at Comcast. net. and more needs to be done. Do you believe in random acts of kindness? If 2. Train school staff, administrators, parents so, mail us a donation – large or small – to New and youth, and provide the tools necessary Directions, Box 181, Hatboro, PA 19040.
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