Depression and Antidepressants

In the last 20 years, the use of antidepressants increased 10 fold, making antidepressants the most prescribed medications. Why? The reasons may surprise you. The information I share with you today comes from scientific research, scholarly papers, and clinical studies.

Knowledge is power. Understand what depression is and what it is not. Be aware of how antidepressants . . . → Read More: Depression and Antidepressants

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Did you know that people are afraid of success because they assume that by becoming successful they set themselves up as targets for hostility or jealousy? This is particularly difficult for someone with a strong need to achieve, but an equally strong fear that their success will be rejected by friends or family, which is hurtful . . . → Read More: Did you know that …

Let’s Do Something About The Stress

Life is stressful. What can we do about it?

All change begins with awareness. Stress resiliency and stress hardiness can be learned, even in adult age. Stress hardiness is a combination of courage and coping strategies that take stressful life situations and turn them into opportunities for personal growth. Courage grows out of fear and is considered . . . → Read More: Let’s Do Something About The Stress

Let’s Talk Stress

It seems like somehow with the modern conveniences and technological advancement we have managed to create living and working environments that are not only stressful but also not optimal for mental and physical health. How many people did you hear today complain about being stressed out, feeling overwhelmed, under pressure, unable to cope, anxious, unable to . . . → Read More: Let’s Talk Stress

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Did you know that stress hardiness is a combination of courage and coping strategies that turn stressful life situations into opportunities for personal growth? Courage grows out of fear and is considered to be a natural part of mature adult development, together with humility, acceptance of surprise, and self-exploration. There is always uncertainty in life, and . . . → Read More: Did you know that …

Midwest Book Review for Anyone’s Love Story

A strong pick for anyone looking for verse and soul to give them the strength to find their own love of the world.

Love has a profound effect on our life. “Anyone’s Love Story” is a collection of musings of a poetic like nature from Daniela Bayer, speaking with spirit and life throughout. With a . . . → Read More: Midwest Book Review for Anyone’s Love Story

Anyone’s Love Story

Press Release June 1, 2011

“Anyone’s Love Story” by Daniela Bayer aims to provide readers with a source of wisdom and comfort as they achieve positive, lasting changes in their relationships

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Once they end a serious relationship, many people are often left with questions to be answered and pain to be . . . → Read More: Anyone’s Love Story

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8 is the average number of visits among U.S. patients receiving psychotherapy (American Journal of Psychiatry); 41% of patients in the U.S. quit psychotherapy prematurely (Psychotherapy Theory, Research, Practice, Training); and 13-18 is the number of sessions required to see improvement in about 50% of patients with depression or anxiety disorders (Mental Health . . . → Read More: Did you know that …