Written by Olivier Uyttebrouck, staff writer of the Albuquerque Journal and published on April 21, 2008 |
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"The best defense against Alzheimer's disease may come from your dietary habits."Article written by Richard Dargan for the Albuquerque Journal on January 27, 2008. |
Those are the headlines, in the Albuquerque Journal on October 5, 2007, when New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici, announced that he will not run for another term in the U.S. Senate, because of a diagnosis of a rare neurological disease known as frontotemporal lobar degeneration. |
This article was written by Bob Moos of the Dallas Morning News, and the copyrighted article was published in the Albuquerque Journal on June 15, 2007. Seniors stay sharp by flexing minds... |
There are hundreds of websites that make up the World Laughter Tour, and I invite you to visit to learn more about the positive and healing power of humor. |
Humor is not just a bunch of jokes gathered up from the Internet...humor is much more than that! |
This piece was written by Barbara Basler, and published in the ARRP Bulletin in the June, 2007 issue. The country braces for a wave of new Alzheimer's cases, but science is on the brink of arresting the progress of this harrowing disease. Dozens of new drugs are in the pipeline. |
This is an article, written by the Associated Press, and the copyrighted article appeared in the Albuquerque Journal on June, 12, 2007. I think it's a reminder to all of us, young and old, to pay more attention to mental illness, and to do our part to eliminate the stigma assiciated with mental illness. None of us are getting any younger! |
To all the young people out there...STAY IN SCHOOL ========================================== Jerry Aragon; The Humor Doctor humordoctormd@yahoo.com |
My articles published 200+ websites |
This article was written by John Fauber of the Milwawkee Sentinel, and was published by the Albuquerque Journal on May 3, 2007 |
The following article, was written by Matt Krupnik of the McCatchy Newspapers, and was published in the Albuquerque Journal on April 22, 2007. (The aftermath of Virginia Tech) "Berkeley, Calif...The numbers are startling! Four of every ten students have been so depressed at some point in the past year, they were not able to function!" |
MayoClinic.com: (Mental Health/Stigma) Mental Health and Stigma: Coping With Ridicule: Archaic stereotypes and discrimination are painful reminders that mental illnesses are still stigmatized, and it all begins with a label. |
The article was written by Susan Brine of the Los Angeles Times, and the copyrighted piece was published in the Albuquerque Journal on February 18, 2007 |
Health Benefits of Humor * Helps to reduce stress *Protect the heart * Lower blood pressure * Connect you with others * Elevate mood * Foster instant relaxation * Boost immune system * Makes you feel good * Humor helps to heal From: HELPGUIDE.org (Learn more) |
Drink Must Still Have Flavanols This is an article written by Randolph Schmid of the Associated Press in February, 2007 |
National Institute of Mental Health: (www.nimh.gov) The Bright Side.com (Coping with depression) The Hurricane of Mental Illness; by Sherry Russell Psychology Information Online (psychologyinfo.com) |
Mental Wellness.com: A history of mental illness |
At Health.com: Medications for mental illness |
Mental Health Associations: Government/private resources. |
(Mental Health Links) |
Parents MedGuide.org: (Mental illness) |
Dr. Deborah Serani: Stamp out the stigma of mental illness |
National Drug Intelligence Center: Drug abuse and mental illness |
Something Fishy: Website on eating disorders associated with mental conditions and addictions. |
Connect For Kids.org: (no cure for mental illness) |
Relationship Repair.net: (Mental illness and irrationality) |
.U.S.A.com Workplace quit quietly ignoring mental illness |
Coping: You're Not Alone: Helping children understand mental illness |
How time flies! One day, you're 25 years old and feeling your oats, and the next day you're 55 years old and preparing to enter the Old Folks Home. |
I read an aritlcle recently that said that stress and depression in the workplace are at an all time high. Laughter helps to difuse that tension. |
This copyrighted article was written by Jennifer Warner of Web MD Medical News and came across on AOL on December 29, 2006; Drinking fruit and vegitable juices every other day, may keep Alzheimer's disease away. |
Whether it be age discrimination, gender, color, disability or mental illness, everyone is going to have to deal with the bigots and racists of the world, etc. |
Life's Embarrassing Moments... We All Have Them |
I knew nothing about dementia until I was hospitized, and saw another patient with the disease named Manuel. |
Colorful designer straight jackets; T-shirts; novelty items, etc After I saw these little straight-jackets in the clip-art library, I had to bring them in and put them to work! |
Headline in the Albuquerque Journal reads: |
Is there anything more frightening than the thought of growing old? The possibility of someday sitting in a wheel chair, slumped over...not recognizing anybody...not knowing where you are! A frightening thought for sure! Headline in the January 27, 2003 issue of the Albuquerque, New Mexico Journal reads: |
From May, 2004 to Thanksgiving week-end of 2006, I was dis-connected from the Internet and from my website because of health reasons and hard times. You can read all about it here. Suffering from depression for many years, I talk about it in a piece that's on the drawing board entitled, Life In a Psychiatric Ward. |
I didn't know depression was so serious, until I went out on the Internet and educated myself. What I found out was amazing! |
Here, you will get a behind-the-scenes look about how the Funny Farm came into existence, etc. |
Here, you will get a behind-the-scenes look about how the Funny Farm came into existence, etc. |
* The airplane was invented...and they laughed! * A computer in every home...and they laughed! * The Funny Farm came into existence...and they laughed! Welcome to the Funny Farm...glad you're here...we've been expecting you! |
"Welcome...I'm Dr. Sigmund Fraud Director of the Funny Farm" |
The Funny Farm An American Institution |
You can always tell who the new arrivals are! |
Purpose To raise awareness and to encourage American's to eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness; discrimination against the mentally ill; name-calling; put-down of others and the negative humor that many times goes with it. |
Stigma: (definition) Shame or social disgrace |
I didn't know depression was so serious, until I went out on the Internet and educated myself. What I found out was amazing! |
From May, 2004 to Thanksgiving week-end of 2006, I was dis-connected from the Internet and from my website because of health reasons and hard times. You can read all about it here. Suffering from depression for many years, I talk about it in a piece that's on the drawing board entitled, Life In a Psychiatric Ward. |
Is there anything more frightening than the thought of growing old? The possibility of someday sitting in a wheel chair, slumped over...not recognizing anybody...not knowing where you are! A frightening thought for sure! Headline in the January 27, 2003 issue of the Albuquerque, New Mexico Journal reads: |
Headline in the Albuquerque Journal reads: |
Colorful designer straight jackets; T-shirts; novelty items, etc After I saw these little straight-jackets in the clip-art library, I had to bring them in and put them to work! |
I knew nothing about dementia until I was hospitized, and saw another patient with the disease named Manuel. |
Is there anything else?. |
UPDATE: July, 2008 |
Reminder about humor: Research has shown, that one of the most important things all of us can do, is to have the ability to laugh at ourselves, at all crazy and insane things we all say and do, which can lead to a healthier life! The healing and positive power, will always be included in my work. And my promise is that I will always try to do my humor in a respectful and dignified manner...Jer |
Life's Embarrassing Moments... We All Have Them |
Whether it be age discrimination, gender, color, disability or mental illness, everyone is going to have to deal with the bigots and racists of the world, etc. |
This copyrighted article was written by Jennifer Warner of Web MD Medical News and came across on AOL on December 29, 2006; Drinking fruit and vegitable juices every other day, may keep Alzheimer's disease away. |
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I read an aritlcle recently that said that stress and depression in the workplace are at an all time high. Laughter helps to difuse that tension. |
How time flies! One day, you're 25 years old and feeling your oats, and the next day you're 55 years old and preparing to enter the Old Folks Home. |
Resources |
Coping: You're Not Alone: Helping children understand mental illness |
.U.S.A.com Workplace quit quietly ignoring mental illness |
Relationship Repair.net: (Mental illness and irrationality) |
Connect For Kids.org: (no cure for mental illness) |
Something Fishy: Website on eating disorders associated with mental conditions and addictions. |
National Drug Intelligence Center: Drug abuse and mental illness |
Dr. Deborah Serani: Stamp out the stigma of mental illness |
Parents MedGuide.org: (Mental illness) |
(Mental Health Links) |
Mental Health Associations: Government/private resources. |
At Health.com: Medications for mental illness |
Mental Wellness.com: A history of mental illness |
Father's Day Pancake Breakfast Recently, I saw a short ad in the newspaper announcing a Father's Day Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the local chapter of the Alzherimer's Association. I wanted to take my father to the breakfast, but I couldn't remember where it was to be held. |
National Institute of Mental Health: (www.nimh.gov) The Bright Side.com (Coping with depression) The Hurricane of Mental Illness; by Sherry Russell Psychology Information Online (psychologyinfo.com) |
Drink Must Still Have Flavanols This is an article written by Randolph Schmid of the Associated Press in February, 2007 |
Health Benefits of Humor * Helps to reduce stress *Protect the heart * Lower blood pressure * Connect you with others * Elevate mood * Foster instant relaxation * Boost immune system * Makes you feel good * Humor helps to heal From: HELPGUIDE.org (Learn more) |
The article was written by Susan Brine of the Los Angeles Times, and the copyrighted piece was published in the Albuquerque Journal on February 18, 2007 |
MayoClinic.com: (Mental Health/Stigma) Mental Health and Stigma: Coping With Ridicule: Archaic stereotypes and discrimination are painful reminders that mental illnesses are still stigmatized, and it all begins with a label. |
The following article, was written by Matt Krupnik of the McCatchy Newspapers, and was published in the Albuquerque Journal on April 22, 2007. (The aftermath of Virginia Tech) "Berkeley, Calif...The numbers are startling! Four of every ten students have been so depressed at some point in the past year, they were not able to function!" |
This article was written by John Fauber of the Milwawkee Sentinel, and was published by the Albuquerque Journal on May 3, 2007 |
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To all the young people out there...STAY IN SCHOOL ========================================== Jerry Aragon; The Humor Doctor humordoctormd@yahoo.com |