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Stigma and Mental Health

South Shore Women’s Journal – Health & Wellness
By Dr. Julie A. Johnson

What are the reasons people who need mental health treatment do not seek mental health treatment?
Believe it or not, there is still a huge stigma when it comes to accessing mental health. Many people feel ashamed that they feel depressed…

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Psychotherapy 101

South Shore Women’s Journal – Health & Wellness
By Dr. Julie A. Johnson

What are some of the reasons people seek out psychotherapy?
People come in for therapy for a variety of reasons such as depression, anxiety or loss. Other issues that may prompt people to seek support are major life changes…

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Let’s talk about SEX

South Shore Women’s Journal – Health & Wellness
By Dr. Julie A. Johnson

How many times have women said, “Honey, not tonight, I have a headache” to avoid relations with their partners? Maybe we’ve had a long and stressful day and we’re simply tired. Or maybe there is an underlying physiological and psychological…

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Speed Dating Puts Relationships on Fast Track

By Matthew J. Gill
GateHouse News Service

Posted Apr 17, 2009 @ 12:26 PM
There was a good-looking gentleman chatting away with Gina.
Gina, of course, was even more attractive than he. This was all well and good, but the trouble was the gentleman’s time was up. The buzzer had gone…

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