This week the unthinkable happened when a man murdered his wife and five children and then committed suicide. The couple recently lost their jobs and in an act of desperation allegedly developed a suicide pact which resulted in the demise of the entire family. Many people are shaking their heads in absolute shock and amazement as they try to make sense of this tragedy. Regardless to what caused the couple to lose their jobs, it is believed they felt helpless and hopeless about their situation. One of the classic signs and symptoms of depression is hopelessness. It is apparent that the husband did not see any other options available to him. In my book “The Things that Make Men Cry” you will discover that men who are unable to provide for their families are at much greater risk of suffering in silence.

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On January 20, 2009, President Elect Barack Obama will become the 44^th President of the United States of America. The political impact of this historic event has been thoroughly discussed and digested by the media, political analysts and people all over the world, resulting in Obama winning the confidence of the American people on election night. However, little has been discussed about the psychological impact of such an unprecedented and miraculous occurrence, the election of the first African American president of the United States of America. Read more about The Psychological Impact of President Elect Obama’s Move to the White House Part 1

Over the last few years, we listened and watched with enthusiasm and hope as the new President-Elect Barack Obama introduced the concept of change into the presidential election.  It is clear that he understands that change is an essential element in reviving an America that has undergone severe trauma over the past 8 years.  If America is going to rise above its current devastating condition, a change must come.  All along the campaign trail we heard a resounding theme, YES WE CAN…  In some places we heard YES WE MUST…  But I firmly believe that before WE can make a change, you and I must make individual changes.  What is it that must change?  Our thinking! 

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