Dr Misty Hook, PhD has published the following articles at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life.
The government is a major player in the future of healthcare, so mental health professionals must engage it if we want to make a larger difference. In order to do this, we must let go of our differences and unite so that we can speak with a loud voice.
In the recently ended television show Fringe, emotion is at the heart of the conflict. But while negative emotions can be destructive, the real danger is when we feel nothing at all.
The military can be viewed as a microcosm of American society, so their treatment of women is important. The recent lifting of the ban on women serving in combat highlights how smoothly things can change, but also just how far we have to go.
With the new governmental mental health recommendations arriving, it is time for us to think about paying mental health professionals what they are worth, as an important aspect of increasing access to services.
In recent weeks, access to mental health services has been used as a distraction from gun control. While the lunatic registry is ridiculous, there are significant ways that the mental health field can help improve society and, hopefully, prevent another massacre.
In a society in which female friendships are devalued, it is nice to see a movie that turns that on its head. We all need to realize that, contrary to the messages we hear, female friendships are important.
As we wait for more information about yet another heartbreaking school shooting, we must start asking ourselves, what is the true cause of such tragedies. We must start thinking about how the combination of men and guns is toxic, and figure out what we can do about it.
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