WALLED LAKE, Mich.
"We tend to associate depression with the winter months, but depression
can strike at any time," says Altona Rone, president of Community Network
Services.")
"It's good that Tom Cruise has us focusing on the subject of mental
health," says Blair Lewis, PA, a holistic physician assistant and author of
Happiness: The Real Medicine and How It Works (Himalayan Institute Press,
2005, ISBN: 0-89389-245-9, $14."
So what factors determine whether a depressed or anxious patient should go
the "prescription" route or a more natural route? Lewis lists a handful of
them:
- Finances."

Blair Lewis is affectionately known as The Happiness Doctor.

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"We all become so caught up in trying to manage stress that we oftentimes
don't realize that we or those close to us are not coping as well as we
think," says Rone.

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Graduation from high school or college can be a time of great
celebration or a time of anxiety and stress.
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medication is probably best as a stopgap measure, not a lifetime commitment.

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Planning a wedding can be a lot of fun and stress, and for some, a
time of worry. Budgets don't always match dreams, which can be a source of
concern for couples. Elderly family members who have limited mobility and infrequent
contact with family members may see summer months, which are key vacation and
reunion times, as a reminder of all the things they cannot do or miss doing.a.

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It can occur at any time of the year and can affect
all ages and ethnic groups. "Sunshine and warm temperatures are not enough to ward off
depression for those who have difficulty coping with life-changing events. "If someone is
a single parent of four kids who works two jobs, how will he or she
have time to practice yoga every day for an hour?" Lewis says.
If you want a deep, profound, lasting happiness, you just can't find it in a
little blue pill.

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"A good anti-depressant, for example, can be
just such a lifeboat.

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It can be a lonely time for those who have nothing to look forward to but
looking out of a window and watching life continue without them. Formerly known as The Mercy Network-
West and Central-St . Blair Lewis, a. When you feel more in control, you can work on
the issues that are causing your depression.

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The 'right' treatment depends wholly on the individual. Getting to the root of an
emotional problem requires a commitment of time, money, and mental
energy that some people aren't willing or able to make. Trained in the tradition of the Himalayan Institute, he has been a
physician assistant and holistic practitioner for over 25 years.com for more information on him and his book.

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For a patient with a less-than-ideal family
structure, natural remedies simply may not be feasible.

"Weigh all the factors that make up your life and you'll come to a
solution that makes sense for you and your family," says Lewis.

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Summer Celebrations Can Spark Blues Instead of Fun in the Sun: Community Network Services Reminds Families That Depression Can Occur in Any Season

For some who
are not satisfied with their physical appearance or who feel stuck in a job
that is going nowhere or a relationship that has gone sour, self-criticism can
be brutal and may cause them to withdraw from social interaction." (Call them the
"Pull-Yourself-Up-By-Your -Bootstraps Brigade.") On the other hand, we have a
white-coated army of doctors poised to write prescriptions for everything from
"the blahs" to clinical depression to Social Anxiety Disorder. (Call them the
"Chemical Imbalance Society.

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2. If you are among the ones who
remain on the job, discuss any fears you might have that you may be next or
concerns about the stress of additional work with someone. CNS also oversees two consumer-run drop-in centers
in Novi and Pontiac and two clubhouses in Walled Lake and Pontiac.

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4. Spring and summer are also times for renewal and change.
Community Network Services, a private, non-profit human services agency,
was incorporated in April 2002 to provide a continuum of services to people
with serious mental health illnesses.aliveandhealthy.

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For those graduating without a
clear idea of the future, money for college, or a job after college,
graduation can be depressing. Making that big step can be exciting for many but
frightening for others. Some
people really do just want a quick fix.

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Layoffs and job loss are stressful for those who lose their jobs and
for those who keep them. If you find yourself suddenly without an income,
talk to someone you trust about your worries."
For more information about available services and support groups, contact
CNS, a premier mental health service provider for Oakland County, at
248-668-3410 . He is a
seasoned and recognized expert of holistic medicine, Ayurveda, and yogic
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Community Network Services (CNS), a private, non-profit community-based
agency servicing Oakland County, encourages families to take time to evaluate
their family's mental health. The Happiness Doctor, weighs in on the "medication vs. On one hand, we have the actor and his
supporters saying , "Mood altering drugs are bad, bad, bad.95). "But the issue has gotten way too
polarized.
- Family situation. "When a person is
drowning in the ocean, just being able to get one hand on a lifeboat is
huge," Lewis points out. See
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Joseph Mercy, CNS has an outstanding record of providing
community-based case management and clinic services for Oakland County.

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Here are some observations you may want to consider:

1.

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, Depression is a major public
health problem that affects up to six million American men and 12 million
American women annually.k.
- The severity of pain a person is experiencing."
- The desire to do the hard work of going a more natural route.

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"Even some of life's joys can bring about depression in
some individuals.

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"If you or someone you know is going through a life changing event, don't
assume that you are able to cope," says Rone. "Talk to them or encourage them
to talk to someone they trust .

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CNS and other mental health groups believe that
families ought to be aware of good mental health practices and warning signs
that may indicate that you or a loved one is in need of treatment at all times
of the year.
3., Tom Cruise really has the country
talking about mental illness.

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CNS suggests that individuals evaluate themselves as well as family and
friends around them to determine if they are practicing good mental health.
Currently, CNS has about 148 professionals, paraprofessionals, and support
staff that work together to serve over 1,800 customers at two headquarters,
Walled Lake and Pontiac. Quite often, health insurance won't cover extended talk
therapy sessions, natural herbs and supplements, massages, and the
like -- and many people may not have the funds to pursue such remedies
on their own.