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Mental health web chat
In the wake of Robin Williams' apparent suicide, ask our mental health experts any questions you'd like.
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Submit your questions now. Our experts today are Elaine Rotenberg, Ph.D., Clinical Director at Aplert Jewish Family and Children's Service in West Palm Beach, and Josephine Healy, Assistant Clinical Director Lighthouse Recovery Institute in Delray Beach.
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Thank you for all your questions! Dr. Rotenberg and I enjoyed our time with you. To learn more about the programs and services of Lighthouse Recovery Institute and Alpert Jewish Family Children's Service visit our websites at www.lighthouserecoveryinstitute.com and www.jfcsonline.com. -
We always have to prove something to someone to try and look good. That mentality would make anyone feel bad. You have to feel good about you and be secure within yourself. Who cares what others think about you. They reject you that is there problem. -
COntinue to SPEAK OUT about symptoms you think you might be having.. You might want to seek out a mental health professional. You can contact 211, or local agencies like Alpert Jewish Family and Chilren's Service for referrals to counselors and psychiatrists.
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I feel as though I suffer from depression, but every time I tell my primary DR. he does nothing. What should I do?
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Lighthouse Recovery Institue is a comprehensive all women's Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program located in Delray Beach, Florida. Check out our website for information on how to help your daughter: www.lighthouserecoveryinstitute.com.
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What is Lighthouse Recovery Institute? Would you be able to treat my daughter who is addicted to heroin? Please help!
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If you contact the local mental health association or 211, they will provide you with referrals on a sliding scale.
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I live in west palm beach on a very low budget what therapy services are available? where do I find help?
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Unfortunately, very often, people with depression feel that THAT is shameful, and choose to never seek help when they are at their lowest point.
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I'm worried I might offend someone if I ask them about mental illness... any tips on the proper approach to someone I suspect might be depressed or acting strangely?
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I really need find help soon.....it's been tough ..and not getting better
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That's probably one of the biggest reasons why people do not seek mental health treatment.
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Can you address the stigma of admitting mental illness in our society.
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1 out of 4 people suffer from mental illness. Any concerning changes in behavior noticed in a loved one can qualify as a reason to seek out professional help.
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Just how common is mental illness? And what qualifies as needing treatment?
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The 211 hotline is a great resource if you feel you have a friend who is struggling with depression and needs counseling resources in the area.
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what resources are available to me if I feel I have a friend who is struggling with depression? Do you have a hotline or counseling center that could help?
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It is best to ask the friend if they are experiencing any symptoms of depression. The best thing you can do is be honest and open if you are concerned about your friend. A few uncomfortable questions could potentially save a life.
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If I suspect a friend is depressed how should I broach the subject with him or her? Is there an anonymous phone number I could call?
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Some of the signs to look for in a person who might be suffering from depression are as follows: change in appetite, loss of interest in pleasurable activities, withdrawal from social activities, and changes in sleep patterns.
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Can you give me an idea of the signs to look for in a person who might be suffering from depression