tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319726056472506401.post4263668097799503148..comments2023-10-25T05:37:21.858-04:00Comments on Chips off the old Block: Depression: Learning How To Sail My Ship Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02724963654627206262noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319726056472506401.post-174812918669415872015-03-09T01:42:36.725-04:002015-03-09T01:42:36.725-04:00Mental health is one of the most important aspect ...Mental health is one of the most important aspect of health that is overlooked, underutilized and difficult to obtain. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, too many patients have unbearable difficulties obtaining mental health services and is lacking, especially in rural communities. As a family member to a dearly loved one with moderate to severe depression, it sheds a new light on it's importance. <br /><br />You never hear someone say to a diabetics or hypertensive patients "oh, just eat healthy, get enough sleep and think positive, you don't need your medicine." But, you will hear that all too often for someone suffering from depression. Thank you for talking about this important subject, and sharing a bit about yourself to help others. We need more of that in this in this world. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06030919723456642672noreply@blogger.com