Dr. Mikol Davis
Psychologist
Dr. Davis has worked in psychiatric hospitals, juvenile detention halls, residential treatment centers and outpatient clinics. He has a special interest in aging issues, has treated seniors up to age 85 years old and has expertise in depression, anxiety, addressing conflicts in families.
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How do I deal with depression in my mother?
Helping a parent deal with depression is a labor of love and requires much self sacrifice. However sometimes depressed people do not want... Helping a parent deal with depression is a labor of love and requires much self sacrifice. However sometimes depressed people do not want the help to change, they just want to suffer. If you find that you are "the ONE" doing all the heavy lifting in your efforts to help your mother, you are likely to become sick yourself soon. A good gerontologist modify your mothers' mood, but no one came make her socialize. My advise is for you to cut down the the frequency of your visits and look for new ways to engage your mom with you. Music, comedy and touch are my most favorite ways to bring people out of themselves and personally engage. Share old pictures, watch old movies, get mom out doors. But most importantly understand that you must take care of your own health by setting personal limits about your own time. Some facilities offer support groups for caregivers. Keep the faith. see more
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Caregiving when you have mental illness. How do you cope?
When you are a caregiver and live with the challenges of being bi-polar, you have an even greater imperative to take care of yourself... When you are a caregiver and live with the challenges of being bi-polar, you have an even greater imperative to take care of yourself first. Most caregivers feel guilty when they consider taking time for themselves. However you know too well that if you ignore the emotional and behavioral signs that you need to take a "time-out," you mental status will only spiral downward way to quickly. So take it from a 37 year veteran and doctor who has treated mental illness, take the time you need to stabilize your mood, music works great for many of my patients. see more
Support and advice for a young helpless caregiver?
Please don't wait, you need to take care of yourself too. see more