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Issues, resources and information relating to mental and emotional health and the pituitary.

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It’s Not You (Or Your Partner): How Hormones Can Spark a Sex & Shame Spiral

May 1, 2026
Mental and Emotional Health|

From Marjolaine Bernstein, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, guided by Linda M Rio, LMFT and Pituitary World News and Adrenal World News contributor – Imagine this: you love your partner, but suddenly their energy drops,

An illustrated man in distress. It says, "trauma and the pituitary: are they correlated? by Linda M. Rio, MA."

Trauma and the Pituitary: Are They Correlated?

July 10, 2017
Mental and Emotional Health|

What is the connection between pituitary disorders and trauma? Linda M. Rio, author and LMFT, shares her insight and expertise here.

Considering medical and psychological treatment of endocrine disorders

July 5, 2017
Mental and Emotional Health|Patients' Corner|

From Jorge D Faccinetti – cofounder – Recent work conducted in the UK by the Kings Fund Center for Mental Health and published in Medscape, underlines the importance of psychological therapies that aid in the long-term

Coping With the Ups and Downs of Pituitary Disorders: A Webinar

June 27, 2017
Mental and Emotional Health|News Feed|Patients' Corner|

Pituitary World News friend and contributor Linda M. Rio, M.A., MFT presents this informational lecture to help people identify at least 3 mental health symptoms that are common to those diagnosed with a pituitary disorder. Participants

Spreading the Word about Pituitary Disorders

May 11, 2017
Mental and Emotional Health|Patients' Corner|

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
Mental and Emotional Health|

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
Mental and Emotional Health|Patients' Corner|

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
Mental and Emotional Health|Patients' Corner|

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
Mental and Emotional Health|

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
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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
Mental and Emotional Health|Podcasts|

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
Mental and Emotional Health|Patients' Corner|

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
Mental and Emotional Health|Patients' Corner|

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?

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