charlie kirk assassination, mental health, murder, non-fiction, political, Political Assassinations, Political Debates, politics, Quotes

Political Murders

I’ve avoided blogging about anything political recently because the situation in the United States is so volatile these days. However, the recent shooting of Charlie Kirk is one more act of gun violence in a long list. Let me add this disclaimer right off the bat. Until Wednesday, September 10, I had no idea who Charlie Kirk was. I subsequently read a bit about him … Continue reading Political Murders

Lizzi NewtonSeptember 13, 2025September 14, 2025Leave a comment

Causes, goals, dreams, challenges, human rights, mental health, poem, Poetry

I Will Not Stand Silent

Elizabeth Horton-Newton 2/1/2025 When they speak out against the rights Of the poor The displaced The disabled I will not stand silent When they deny the rights Of people of color Of gender diversity Of the health challenged I will not stand silent When they send so-called officials To our schools Our places of employment Our homes I will not stand silent … Continue reading I Will Not Stand Silent

Lizzi NewtonFebruary 1, 2025Leave a comment

Anxiety Disorders, mental health

May is Mental Health Month

Mental health is one of those hot topic issues that politicians like to dodge. According to statistics almost forty four million adults in America have some type of mental health issue. These illnesses include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress. It’s not only adults who experience mental illness. Millions of American children are also impacted. While much of the stigma associated with mental illness … Continue reading May is Mental Health Month

Lizzi NewtonMay 11, 2016May 11, 2016Leave a comment

mental health

Depression and the Holidays

It’s the holiday season. We’ve passed Thanksgiving and now Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s is here. Somewhere in the midst of all that celebrating you suddenly feel as though the bottom dropped out. Shopping, caroling, entertaining, parties; whatever you’re doing and wherever you are, you just feel overwhelmed. Maybe you realize you’ve spent more than you should have. Perhaps you forgot to invite someone to … Continue reading Depression and the Holidays

Lizzi NewtonDecember 15, 20152 Comments

Book Review, mental health, psychotherapy

“Jessica: The Autobiography of an Infant”

Jessica: The Autobiography of an Infant by Jeffrey Von Glahn My rating: 5 of 5 stars In this true story Dr. Jeffrey Von Glahn follows his course of treatment with a patient he calls “Jessica”. When he first meets with Jessica Dr. Von Glahn struggles to get her to open up about her problems. Unable to remain home alone with her young child while her … Continue reading “Jessica: The Autobiography of an Infant”

Lizzi NewtonJanuary 19, 2015January 19, 2015Leave a comment