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Homeless to Hall of Fame: Artist commissioned to paint Winnipeg Jets portraits
First job was to paint portrait of Dale Hawerchuk for Hall of Fame induction Homeless to Hall of Fame: Artist commissioned to paint Winnipeg Jets portraits CBC News Posted: Nov 20, 2017 10:29 PM CT Last Updated: Nov 20, 2017 10:29 PM CT A Winnipeg artist who once lived on the street has landed a gig most hockey fans would be envious of. But for Jamie Hogaboam, painting the portraits of inductees to the Winnipeg Jets Hall of Fame isn’t just a cool job — it’s a chance to bring attention to the issues of mental health and homelessness. In 2015, Hogaboam was driving a cab, working 70 hours a…
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Why I called the book “When Hope is Not Enough”
In 2007, I wrote the first edition of When Hope is Not Enough. When considering the title, I landed on this one because it rings true to a person who is a supporter and loved one of a person who meets the criteria of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Back when I wrote the book, there were very few books on the subject (only about 2-3) and the most popular of the books – the one recommended by therapist across my country (US) and which had sold hundreds of thousands of copies – had been ineffective in my life. I just found that the skills offered in that book worked at…
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Amber Portwood: Why I Changed My Mind About Having Another Baby
Diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder meant she had to be on medication that could harm a fetus. Amber Portwood: Why I Changed My Mind About Having Another Baby By Sophie Dweck and Carly Sloane November 8, 2017 A baby wasn’t supposed to be in Amber Portwood’s picture. Nine years after welcoming Leah at age 18, the star of MTV’s Teen Mom OG (season 7 premieres November 27, 9 p.m.) knew she couldn’t get pregnant. Diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder meant she had to be on medication that could harm a fetus. But after calling off her wedding with Matt Baier and embarking on a…
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After hurricane, signs of a mental-health crisis haunt Puerto Rico
She has not been able to get any more information about her prognosis because her doctor’s offices have been closed. After hurricane, signs of a mental-health crisis haunt Puerto Rico Originally published November 13, 2017 at 2:41 pm Updated November 13, 2017 at 2:42 pm Before the storm, Laura Rodriguez, 39, managed her borderline personality disorder without medication by relying on a strict routine: Early morning CrossFit workouts, long hours at work as an interior designer, going to bed early and never having guests at her home in Río Piedras. But since Maria hit, her gym had been closed and her therapist had not been working. Neither had she. “I’m…
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Borderline Personality Disorder: Not Just an Adult Condition
Many start engaging in high-risk behaviors, such as substance abuse or self-harm, to help deal with the emptiness. The picture of BPD begins to emerge. Borderline Personality Disorder: Not Just an Adult Condition Batya Swift Yasgur, MA, LSW November 20, 2017 To shed light on this ongoing controversy and its therapeutic implications, Psychiatry Advisor interviewed Carla Sharp, PhD, professor and director of clinical training in the Department of Psychology at the University of Houston, Texas. Dr Sharp is the co-editor of the Handbook of Borderline Personality Disorder in Children and Adolescents2 and the co-founder of the Global Alliance for Early Prevention and Intervention for Borderline Personality Disorder (GAP) Initiative. Psychiatry…