Dr. Rose Bricker A few months ago, I wrote an article about how to identify narcissist traits and behaviors. This month, I would like to provide some tips on how to manage the interactions you may have with a narcissist. If you are in a relationship with someone who has narcissistic traits and behaviors, the…
Tag: Mental Health
July 2025, Features
2 Your Health: Loneliness: How It Impacts Our Life
Dr. Rose Bricker The former Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murphy published an article with the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2023. In that article, he stated that we have an epidemic of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in the U.S. He goes on to say, “It is so prevalent…
Features, June 2025
Suicide … What You Need to Know
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart The population in the United States is rapidly aging. Baby Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 have had relatively higher suicide rates across the age spectrum compared to other birth peers in the United States. Given that by 2030, there will be more than 71 million Americans ages 65 and older, the…
May 2025, Features
How You Can Identity Narcissistic Traits and Behaviors
Dr. Rose Bricker What exactly is narcissism? Often, it’s misunderstood in our society. I think it’s because it can be so confusing. Did you know there are different types of narcissism? For example, the grandiose narcissist is often egotistical, loud, arrogant, demanding, and attention seeking. The next is the vulnerable narcissist who is caring, charming,…
May 2025, Generals
Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What You Need to Know
Please join the Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry as it presents its May Mental Health Focus on Monday, May 12, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 18, at 3 p.m. Katrina Johnson, the Memory Care coordinator at Sunrise Senior Living, will be presenting on the stages of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, redirection and validation techniques,…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What You Need to Know
Please join the Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry as it presents its May Mental Health Focus on Monday, May 12, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 18, at 3 p.m. Katrina Johnson, the memory care coordinator at Sunrise Senior Living, will be presenting on the stages of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, redirection and validation techniques,…
September 2024, Generals
September Mental Health Focus: Mental Health and Aging
How does aging affect your mental health? Why is my mental health getting worse as I age? Join the Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry for its September Mental Health Focus presented by Meira Year, RN, MA, MFT. The session will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 1 p.m. or Monday, Sept. 30, at 6…
August 2024, Generals
September Mental Health Focus: Mental Health and Aging
Leslie Fore How does aging affect your mental health? Why is my mental health getting worse as I age? Join the Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry for its September Mental Health Focus, presented by Meira Year, RN, MA, MFT. The session will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 1 p.m. or Monday, Sept. 30,…
March 2024, Generals
Mental Health Focus—Children and Adolescents’ Mental Health Matters
Join the Santa Catalina Catholic Church Mental Health Ministry as it presents its March Mental Health Focus. Danielle Trujillo, director of Clinical Services at Sonora Behavioral Health, will be presenting on mental health in children and adolescents. The presentation will be at 14380 N. Oracle Road on March 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. and…
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
Why Is My Loved One with Mental Illness Not Getting Better?
The Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry is hosting an expert panel discussion called “Understanding the Levels of Psychiatric Care Is Key to Treatment Success.” The discussion will be held on Jan. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. and Jan. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. The same program will be repeated twice, so feel free…