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David Mrazek, M.D.
Dr. David A. Mrazek is chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., and a professor of psychiatry at College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic. Dr. Mrazek has developed a federally funded psychiatric pharmacogenomics research program and implemented clinical psychiatric pharmacogenomics services at Mayo Clinic.
He has received numerous awards including the Award for Creativity in Psychiatric Education from the American College of Psychiatrists and the Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Distinguished Career Achievement in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the American Psychiatric Association. He currently serves as chairman of the board of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Dr. Mrazek has focused his current efforts on using pharmacogenomics testing to improve clinical care. One of his specific goals is to decrease the risks of taking psychiatric medications.
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Depression blog
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Nov. 18, 2009
Being grateful: Giving thanks helps with depression
By David Mrazek, M.D.
Depression can zap your confidence.
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This doesn't have to be elaborate or detailed. I suggest that you write down three things each day that you're thankful for. This can be three sentences or three words, the simpler the better. Keep paper or a journal by your bedside and jot in it daily. This can be at bedtime or in the morning, whichever works best for you.
What's so nice about jotting down why you're being grateful is that it doesn't take a lot of effort and is very powerful. Looking back over what you've written can help you to evaluate and learn where you've been and who you have become. This is a simple, reasonable goal that you can accomplish. This will build up your sense of positive self worth. You can do it, and you deserve to invest in yourself.
Please share your thoughts.
33 comments posted
November 28, 2009 3:37 p.m.
I don't see it, sorry.
- Amm
November 27, 2009 5:20 a.m.
You know, I was wrong earlier. If we act the act, ie list our gratitudes, sometimes the feelings will come after the act. Act as if and sometimes the action becomes reality
- am
November 27, 2009 12:41 a.m.
Sometimes you are in such pain and despair that you don´t feel anything to be grateful for.
- Mary
November 24, 2009 9:12 p.m.
When a person is severely depressed, he can't think of anything to be thankful for.
- Cindy
November 24, 2009 3:56 p.m.
When my daughter & granddaughters moved away, I felt very down. I started writing down five items that I was grateful for every day. I could be thankful they were healthy. It helped tremendously!
- Lorraine
November 24, 2009 3:17 p.m.
Start simple and work your way into more ways to make yourself feel better. It is easier said than done. It helps if you have a good support system.
- Lynn
November 23, 2009 11:17 a.m.
Interesting
- Joe
November 21, 2009 8:39 p.m.
Pretty trite if you ask me.
- am
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