Hope Grove Psychiatry, PC

For National Family Caregivers Month, Hope Grove Psychiatry will be sharing stories and resources to help caregivers face their challenges and successes with understanding - and joy where possible. In this video, Courtney Vance shares his experience of caring for his mom, Leslie Anita Vance, after she developed ALS. Mrs. Vance passed away on November 9th, 2017. #CaregivingAroundTheClock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hbrecQXJP8&feature=emb_logo

Do you have a loved one that's experienced a sexual trauma? Could you use guidance on how to help them through their healing? Elise Carlson of HCH Counseling, LLC will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, September 15th, teaching how you can best support survivors! See details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/supporting-survivors-of-sexual

Listening to my great friend and colleague, psychiatrist Dr. Erikka Dzirasa. She is talking with Drs. Jonathan Shepherd and Marilyn Griffin on caring for family members with mental illness.

Someone wrote me last night to ask what was going on with Kanye. This is what I had to say... #JulyisMinorityMentalHealthMonth #BeKind

Are you pregnant, breastfeeding, and/or caring for infants and children during this COVID-19 crisis? Please check out this talk by my classmate and colleague, Dr. Sarah Obican, OB/GYN at Tampa General Hospital, hosted by The Mommy Spot Tampa Bay. #BeSafeBeSmart https://www.facebook.com/mommyspottampa/videos/216179263030184/

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has created an "in-depth guide with tips and resources for people who are experiencing anxiety, loneliness and other hardships due to the spread of the Coronavirus." https://www.nami.org//NAMI-U/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf Thank you NAMI! ... Hang in there, everyone! Be safe, be smart.

Do you know a young woman (ages 13-32) who is struggling with mental illness, addiction, self-harm, and or unhealthy relationship behavior? If so, she may be a great candidate for Mercy Multiplied, a nonprofit, Christian organization that provides 6-9 months of free residential counseling for girls whose lives are coming unraveled. It's so rare to find a program that doesn't charge outrageous costs - so I thought I'd share. Please pass it on if you think it could help someone!

"Sunday Scaries," or uncomfortable anticipation of a dreaded work week, is a real phenomenon. If you need some pointers on enjoying your weekend and leaving Monday 'til Monday, you'll probably like this article from MSN Lifestyle via HuffPost.

When I speak to elders who are still processing feelings of inadequacy due to childhood rejection and neglect, I am strongly reminded how deeply we all long for the approval and acceptance of our parents. Affirm your children. It's one of the most loving things you can do.

Hot topic!!! Can you treat depression with marijuana? Inquiring minds want to know...

A lot of people have been asking me how they can start a new relationship with someone, and not miss signs their new love interest may be a "toxic" person. In a dating relationship, I think it takes no more than 30 days to see red flags and negative patterns. But toxicity can also exist in relationships with friends, family members, and even parents, too. If you need a little help knowing if someone in your life is just having a bad day, or has toxic patterns of behavior in relationships, check out this video by psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Irvin Marks. Build your confidence - and ability to choose relationships that are right for you