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Show Topic: Dealing with Mental Illness in the Family with Dr. Fran Walfish

Co-Hosts: Judy Gaman, Walter Gaman, Mark Anderson

Guest: Fran Walfish 

Segment 1

Today we’re talking about dealing with mental illness in the family. Whether it’s depression, bi-polar disorder, or any other type of mental illness – when it strikes one, it affects the entire family. Later in the show we have America’s Favorite Psychologist Dr. Fran Walfish joining us.

• Share some experiences when patients or patients families come in and you suspect mental illness
• Can some depression be more of a side effect of other issues?
• What types of symptoms should be discussed with their doctor? Why do most patients stay quiet?

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Segment 2

About tease – 1 min. –Download the podcasts of the show and Daily Medical Minutes to stayyoungamerica.com or just searching StayingYoungShow 2.0. Coming up, America’s Favorite Psychologist Dr. Fran Walfish is joining us to discuss mental illness within the home. 

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• Open discussion with Fran about when families face mental illness
• Common ages when you start to see signs
• What should family members do if they suspect mental illness
• What if someone suspects it in themselves?

 

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Segment 3

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Today we are coving the Top 10 tips for a Healthier and Happier Home. If you are just tuning in, you can catch the show in its entirety as a podcast – Staying Young Show 2.0 is in all your favorite podcast directories. We’re visiting with Dr. Fran Walfish today and discussing mental illness – what it looks like when it affects the family.

 

• Depression vs Bi-Polar disorder
• The importance of lifestyle choices when faced with mental illness

 

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Medical Mania Trivia – Guest Laura

1.) When someone is Jaundice, what do they look like?

1. orange/yellow skin, eyes

2.) T or F We have sweat glands in the ear?

A T – specialized sweat glands produce waxy substance

3.) Eating vegetables high in this vitamin will reduce cellulite. Which vitamin?

1. Vitamin A

4.) The most fragile bones in the body can be found where?

1. Toes

5.) Parkinson’s Disease is named after which of the following: the town of Parkinson, a doctor Parkinson, or a Chinese root known for affecting nerves?

1. Dr James Parkinson (1755-1824)

 

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