Author Dr. Debra Mandel discusses the shooting event, as well as where strength can come from when it comes to mental health.
2024 is here – and, judging on recent events, it looks to be another year filled with violence.
A shooting has taken place at a school in Perry, Iowa, with numerous people injured before the suspect took his own life. This marks the latest “active shooter” event to take place in the United States, where the state of mental health is often brought into question.
But this isn’t the only act of violence we’re seeing lately. From repeated spousal and/or child abuse to acts of war across the world, spontaneous acts of rage simply can’t be controlled.
Dr. Debra Mandel, author of a number of books including Sassy and Rude: Her New Attitude, notes that the source of motivation can vary across person and situation. There are many risk factors culminating in such aggressive action.
“One this for certain is that having strong and healthy relationships with family and friends has a great importance to our mental health; and it’s something we should all pay attention to, especially within our inner circles,” Dr. Mandel noted.
She joins us now to help us understand how we can improve our relationships with others, advocating for increased compassion and empathy so as to promote greater peace among us, as well as minimalizing hostility.
Q&A:
- Hostility seems to be the status quo with a lot of people these days. Do they simply feel that hatred and rage is the only answer for them?
- Where do you think such feelings stem from? A broken home? Personal situations that are beyond their control? A combination of these things?
- Some people instantly categorize “mental health” with “therapist” or “counselor,” but there are other options on the table as well, aren’t there?
- What is the biggest problem with someone accepting changes to their state of well-being? Fearing that they’re wrong about what they’re thinking, or afraid of the rejection that could come from telling someone how they feel?
- How important is it to have the support of family and friends right now, especially in a time of crisis?
- What’s the best way for someone to cope from what they’ve experienced with a traumatic event, like the one that just took place in Iowa?
- You’ve written a number of books discussing your personal expertise with connecting with family and strong mental health. Tell us more about your latest one, Sassy and Rude: Her New Attitude.
- Where can we learn more about you, your psychology practice, and your books?
- You can visit my official website here, and purchase my latest book, Sassy and Rude: Her New Attitude, over at Amazon.
About Dr. Debra Mandel
Dr. Debra, author of five books, including Dump That Chump and Your Boss is Not Your Mother, has been featured on multiple national television and radio shows as a relationship expert, and has co-hosted her own podcast achieving over a million listeners. Whether in print, on-air, or in her office, Dr. Debra delivers her message that it’s never too late to over- come adversity and learn to thrive.
Her latest book, Sassy and Rude: Her New Attitude, is available on Amazon, as well as other retailers.
CONTACT: Jerry McGlothlin, 919-437-0001 or geraldmcg@outlook.com.
