I have suffered from depression my whole life. My mother ran an organized, calm home. My father was an alcoholic, but it didn’t really become an issue until I was in my teens. I believe my mental health condition is genetic. I remember feeling very angry as a child and wondering why. In my early…
I want to jump into the tiger’s cage, so they will eat me and I’ll die,” said 7-year-old Matthew to his mom during a trip to the zoo. Formerly a happy child, Matthew had become hyperactive, nervous and depressed after being sexually abused at his daycare. He was also compelled to touch objects multiple times…
Jeffrey* called Family & Children’s Services toward the end of a long losing streak that extended far beyond the casino tables. He lost his savings and retirement accounts to gambling addiction. He lost his wife, Cynthia, and his home. Jeffrey knew he needed to lose his addiction too, or he’d eventually lose his life. Some…
Angela Bauer, a licensed clinical social worker, is the Senior Program Director of Mental Health Clinical Services at Family & Children’s Services (FCS) where she leads several programs with over 40 staff members and serves over 5,000 consumers a year. Bauer is committed to individuals, families and systems in order to improve their capacity to…
