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The book left unread... A reflection E-mail
Written by Franco Espeleta Santos, M.A.   

The book left unread... A reflection at ModernFamilyLiving.comIn a sense, our lives are like books: pages filled with adventures waiting to be experienced, of destinations in far off exotic places waiting to be explored...But for some, their lives are lke books half read, and many more are books unopened. They sit by the side of the road, their owners having abandoned all dreams and hope.
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If I told you about me, would you... Psychotherapy and Confidentiality E-mail
Written by Franco Espeleta Santos, M.A.   

If I told you about me, would you... Psychotherapy and ConfidentialityAt the very heart of a psychotherapist-client relationship is trust.  After all, the client is expected to discuss with the psychotherapist his innermost thoughts and feelings regarding ...
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Cyber bullying results in higher risk of depression among youth victims E-mail

ModernFamilyLiving.com: Depression high among youth victims of school cyber bullyingNIH researchers report finding that underscores need to monitor, obtain treatment for recipients of cyber bulling as study suggest that incidence of depression...
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What is Psychotherapy? E-mail
Written by Franco Espeleta Santos, M.A.   

What is Psychotherpy or Talk Therapy?Studies show that mental illness is common.  In the US, the estimated number of people who suffer from mental illnes (depression, anxiety, phobias, bipolar, drug/alcohol abuse)...
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Drug abuse in older adults more than doubled from 1992 to 2008 E-mail

ModernFamilyLiving.com | Drug abuse treatment of older adults more than doubled from 1992 to 2008Admissions for substance abuse treatment among those aged 50 and older have more than doubled, and their sociodemographic characteristics have significantly changed, between 1992 and 2008, according to a study by the...
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Drug use rise from 2008 to 2009 E-mail

ModernFamilyLiving.com | Drug abuse rose from 2008 to 2009A national survey conducted by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) revealed that the use of illegal drugs among Americans rose between 2008 and 2009.  The overall rate of current illegal drug use in the United States rose from 8.0 percent of the population aged 12 and older...
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Keys to Healthy Aging E-mail
Thursday, 16 September 2010 19:10
ModernFamilyLiving.comWhat is longevity without health? Adults today are looking not only to extend their lives, but to enjoy their extra years. By 2030, the proportion of the U.S. population aged 65 and older will double to about 71 million older adults, or one in every five Americans. The far-reaching implications of...
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Positive Parenting Tips: Childhood & Adolescence E-mail
Thursday, 16 September 2010 17:58
ModernFamilyLiving.comAs children grow, they experience physical, mental, social, and emotional changes. Learning about each of these stages can help prepare you for the challenges and opportunities of parenting teenagers.
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