There are not many books that purport to provide a measured response to the worst human tragedy of all time, as well as the meaning of life. The classic text, “Man’s Search for Meaning”, by Viktor Frankl, responds to this, but also provides a fascinating insight into a historical window of psychotherapy, what it could …
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Elder Abuse – A National Legal Response Breaking The Chains NSW Elder Abuse Helpline & Resource Unit 1800 628 221 I work in an old age mental health service. We have a patient, a 77 year old woman, who used to live in her family’s backyard in a tent. She would sleep each night in …
Mentorship – The Meaning of Life For the Elderly Mentorship I look after the mental health of older adults in the community. Despite common opinion, older adults are usually not more depressed – whilst physical deterioration commonly occurs, one is statistically more likely to enjoy better mental health as one grows older. Another myth, which …
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