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Dr. Deb Patient Expert

New York, New York
I am a psychologist who writes about everyday matters and issues that impact the psyche. 
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Living with Depression Book Giveaway by Dr. Deb Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health In honor of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, I'm hosting a "Living with Depression" book giveaway at Goodreads.com. Go check it out! Goodreads Book Give ... Read on »
May is Mental Health Awareness Month by Dr. Deb Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health May is Mental Health Awareness Month.    The designation of Mental Health Awareness Month was created more than 60 years ago by Mental Health America  to raise aw ... Read on »
Book of the Year Awards: Living with Depression by Dr. Deb Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health ForeWord Magazine  announced its list of 2011 Book of the Year Awards, and  "Living with Depression"  was named a finalist in the Psychology category. I'm so thrilled. ... Read on »
Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Dr. Deb Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Author, Bronnie Ware, took her experiences working with dying patients and wrote a beautiful book called  The Top Five Regrets of the Dying.  The wisdom she imparts fr ... Read on »
Overcoming Depression Interview at HealthyPlace.com by Dr. Deb Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health HealthyPlace Mental Health TV Show . Depression information here. Many thanks to host, Gary Koplin, for a great television interview on America's Mental Health Ch ... Read on »
It's Brain Awareness Week by Dr. Deb Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Brain Awareness Week is an inspirational global campaign that unites those who share an interest in elevating public awareness about the ... Read on »
The SAMHSA Voice Awards by Dr. Deb Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health The Voice Awards of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes individuals that work to promote mental health, recovery and edu ... Read on »
March 1st is International Self Injury Awareness Day by Dr. Deb Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health What do these high profile individuals have in common? Singer, Fiona Apple; Comedian, Russell Brand; Actress, Drew Barrymore; Actor, Johnny Depp; Actor, Colin Farrell; ... Read on »
Random Acts of Kindness Week by Dr. Deb Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 13th thru the 19th here in the United States and Canada. The Random Acts of Kindness™ Foundation is the official organizatio ... Read on »
Broken Heart Syndrome by Dr. Deb Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Valentine’s Day is not always a candy coated day of love and romance. For many who've lost a loved one, suffered a break up or are on the brink of separation or divorce, thi ... Read on »
February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month by Dr. Deb Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Canada, The United Kingdom and The United States use the month of February to bring awareness to Eating Disorders. Generally, eating disorders involve self-crit ... Read on »
January is Stalking Awareness Month by Dr. Deb Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health January has been designated Stalking Awareness Month in the United States. Stalking, as defined by Dr. J. R. Meloy, is defined as "the willful, malicious and rep ... Read on »
January is National Mentoring Month by Dr. Deb Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health There are few relationships in life that are more influential than those between a mentor and a young person. I know this from both sides of the coin. ... Read on »
5 Tips for Kicking Post-Holiday Blues by Dr. Deb Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health As the holiday season comes to an end, so, too, does the high octane way you've planned, shopped, traveled, and socialized. The holiday momentum of go, go, go, going s ... Read on »
Tips for Keeping the "You" in Yuletide by Dr. Deb Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health The holiday season is not just a time for traditional festivities, merry making, good will and celebrating with loved ones. For some, it's the loneliest time of the year ... Read on »
Sexual Abuse in Sports by Dr. Deb Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Research shows that sexual abuse happens in all sports and at all levels, with a greater prevalence occurring within the arena of high performance and elite sports. The ... Read on »
The Power of Gratitude by Dr. Deb Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Gratitude is the “forgotten factor” in happiness research. Scientists are latecomers to the concept of gratitude. Religions and philosophies have long embraced g ... Read on »
International Suicide Survivor Awareness Day by Dr. Deb Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving is International Suicide Survivor Awareness Day. This global effort reaches out to hundreds of thousands of people who've ... Read on »
Lawyers with Depression: An Interview with Dan Lukasik by Dr. Deb Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health Do you know what profession has the highest level of depression? That'd be Lawyers. Attorneys take a lot of guff. From lawyer-hating jokes to late night c ... Read on »
Inkblot Fun by Dr. Deb Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Mental Health What do you see? Read on »