From Linda M Rio, PWN contributor and mental health professional – I’m often contacted by those with an already diagnosed pituitary disorder or those who are searching for help and suspect they are impacted but
Mental and Emotional Health
Issues, resources and information relating to mental and emotional health and the pituitary.
Spreading the Word about Pituitary Disorders
May 11, 2017
News from the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) annual conference. From Linda M. Rio, MA Marriage & Family Therapist and PWN contributor – Last weekend I had the privilege of giving a
Mental, Emotional, and Relationship Health. Results of Pituitary World News Survey 2017
April 14, 2017
From Linda M. Rio and Jorge D. Faccinetti – In December 2016 into early January 2017 Pituitary World News asked viewers to respond to a simple online survey. We have done this in the past
You are not the only one rowing the canoe up the river.
February 27, 2017
From Jorge D Faccinetti, cofounder – Our recent One-Question survey on emotional and mental health got quite a bit of attention. Thank you to the many PWN readers who wrote and shared very personal, often
Ho Ho Help…It’s the Holidays
December 14, 2016
and I’ve Got a Tumor! From Linda M. Rio, MA, MFT – What do you suppose the Hallmark Channel version would be with this title? Probably not filled with pretty snowy scenes and smiley faces.
Your emotional health and pituitary disease: A one-question survey
December 1, 2016
From J D Faccinetti, cofounder – Sharing experiences can provide tremendous support to others dealing with similar issues. The simple fact of knowing you are not alone is very helpful and reassuring. Every so often
From Dr. Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D. – 10 Reasons to Keep Trudging Onward
November 22, 2016
From Dr. Barton Goldsmith PH.D. – Staying on course can be a challenge when life throws a sucker punch at you. Here are some tools to help you get to where you want to go
Pituitary disorders: the mental and emotional connection
August 30, 2016
How is it that something like a tumor on a critical little gland can interact with areas of the brain that are involved in mood regulation and would affect a person’s behavior and overall mental
Learning to Live Life After the Tumor
June 3, 2016
Linda can be reached at www.lindamrio.com Linda’s book “The Hormone Factor in Mental Health” is available through Amazon.com and other major booksellers. Click here for a direct link to the book page on Amazon . From PWN
The Family System and Chronic/Severe Illness
April 18, 2016
From Linda M. Rio, MA, Marriage & Family Therapist Have you ever had a paper cut on your finger? Isn’t it amazing just how such a small thing can seem to affect you so very much?
When the Medical and Mental Health Worlds Collide
March 17, 2016
From Linda M. Rio, MA Marriage and Family Therapist “How could a doctor treat an acromegalic when the doctor could not even pronounce the word?” This is from a patient who very unfortunately has experienced
Pituitary Disorders and Mental Health: Is There a Connection?
October 23, 2015
Is there a link between Pituitary Disorders and Mental Health? Linda M. Rio, MA, Marriage & Family Therapist, shares insight and resources here.
The Real Life of a Pituitary Patient
August 23, 2015
From Linda M. Rio, MA, Marriage & Family Therapist – A young woman called me last year to make an appointment. She told me she had recently had endoscopic neurosurgery for craniopharyngioma. She was suffering