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Lean on Me: Why People with a Mental Health Crisis Need a Support Network

June 7, 2021 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

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Human beings have a need for social support for mental health.  It stems from our ancestors needing to stick together to stay alive. Back in the day, those individuals who strayed from the group had a harder time surviving the elements and not starving to death. Connection is a biological imperative. While it is far safer to be an individual these days, that doesn’t mean it is healthy for us to be isolated, for isolation undoubtedly threatens a person’s mental well-being. It is for this ...read more

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How to Help Children Understand a Parent’s Depression

August 4, 2020 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

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Many parents experience clinical depression each year and it can be hard for kids to understand a parent's depression. As if the disease weren’t enough, recognizing its effects on your children can be quite painful. Studies have shown that children of depressed parents are at greater risk of not only developing depression themselves, but also of poor physical health, problems bonding, anxiety, poor self-esteem and aggressive behavior. Of course, different things will determine the severity of ...read more

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S. Abigail McCarrel, LCSW, DCSW



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Abby not only does amazing work with families, but she also takes the time and effort to thoughtfully engage with her community and educate them on important topics such as family systems, mental health, child development, nervous system regulation, the parent/child bond, the needs of Highly Sensitive People and much more. When you read Abby’s work, you know immediately that she “does her homework,” as it’s well-researched, but more importantly you can sense her passion and commitment. I highly recommend Abby for anyone looking to improve the harmony within their family!

“Abigail is easy to talk to. She is warm, caring and listens with an empathetic ear. She is highly qualified to work with families from her years of experience both personally and professionally.”

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