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Melanie Donohue, LCSW

Melanie Donohue, LCSW

Founder & Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Mental Health Issues and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in your joints. If you have RA, you’re familiar with how painful and frustrating the illness can be. Although there are medications and treatments that can help greatly with pain management, mobility, and dexterity, rheumatoid

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Does Parkinson’s Disease Affect Mental Health?

Parkinson’s disease is a serious neurological condition that can affect so many aspects of your life. Although there are a variety of treatments available in this day and age that help manage the symptoms, the diagnosis can still be very difficult to deal with.  

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The Psychological Effects of Kidney Disease

Kidney disease can have a clear and significant impact on your physical health, but the effects of the condition on mental health are not discussed as often. Any chronic condition can influence your mental and emotional well-being as it can affect your daily routine, your

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Seniors Suffering From Isolation-Induced Depression

Social isolation is one of the most serious and widespread problems affecting seniors. Although it may not seem like a major concern, isolation and loneliness can impact practically every aspect of your health. We need regular, meaningful connections with others to stay well, and unfortunately,

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Medicare vs HMO/PPO Plans

If you’re at or approaching retirement age, you’re likely looking into Medicare plans. It becomes obvious pretty quickly that the Medicare landscape is not exactly straight forward. There are many options, and it can be confusing about what’s the right plan for you. Everyone has

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Therapist Tips: How to Set Boundaries in a Therapeutic Setting

Setting boundaries as a therapist is one of the most important ways to maintain healthy relationships with clients and how therapist’s can take care of their own mental health.   Boundaries with clients define the parameters of the therapeutic relationship, which can help clients feel

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10 Resources for Living Independently as a Senior

Independence is a priority for many older adults. You want to live your life to the fullest in your golden years, and you don’t want to be limited by health or safety problems. Although there’s nothing wrong with needing assistance in day-to-day life, it’s also

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