Carrie Steckl, Ph.D. — Contributor
Carrie Steckl earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology with a Minor in Gerontology from Indiana University – Bloomington in 2001.
She has spent over 10 years working for agencies in the health, human service, and senior sectors, including Caregivers Home Health in Illinois; the Center for Gerontology at Ball State University; Williamsburg Manor and the Life Management Institute in Indiana; the Jefferson Center for Mental Health in Colorado; the Indiana State Women's Prison; the Indianapolis Veterans Center; the Buffalo VA Medical Center in New York; and the Alzheimer's Association's chapter and national offices in Utah and Chicago, respectively.
Currently, Carrie is a part-time faculty member at Columbia College of Missouri and writes about faith, wellness, and caregiving. In addition, Carrie has published over one dozen journal articles and book chapters on subjects related to gerontology, multicultural issues, and psychology. For more information about her background and writing, visit Carrie's webpage at carriesteckl.com.
The following are Carrie's contributions to MentalHelp.Net
- Alzheimers Disease and other Cognitive Disorders
“Cognition” is a fancy word that mental health professionals use to describe the wide range of brain-based behaviors that we rely on every day... Read More
Cognitive disorders can be caused by all sorts of brain problems, including tumors, strokes, closed-head injuries, infections, exposure to neurotoxins (i.e., substances that are... Read More
Often, mental health professionals classify cognitive disorders into two broad categories: those that are irreversible (i.e., not curable) and those that are reversible (i... Read More
Alzheimers Disease and other Cognitive Disorders
Alzheimers Disease and other Cognitive Disorders
- Coping Skills For Dementia CaregiversJul 3, 2008
- Lewy Body DementiaJul 3, 2008
- Symptoms Of Lewy Body DementiaJul 3, 2008
- Diagnosis And Treatment Of Lewy Body DementiaJul 3, 2008
- Reversible Cognitive Disorder - PseudodementiaJul 3, 2008
- Reversible Cognitive Disorder - DeliriumJul 3, 2008
- Coping Skills For Those With DementiaJul 3, 2008
- Vascular Dementia ContinuedJul 3, 2008
- Services For Dementia CaregiversJul 3, 2008
- Communication Tips For Dementia CaregiversJul 3, 2008
- Behavior Management For Dementia CaregiversJul 3, 2008
- Cognitive Disorders ConclusionJul 3, 2008
- Cognitive Disorders Web ResourcesJul 3, 2008
- Cognitive Disorders Book ResourcesJul 3, 2008
- Symptoms Of Alzheimer's DiseaseJul 3, 2008
- Various Causes Of Cognitive DisordersJul 3, 2008
- Reversible And Irreversible Cognitive DisordersJul 3, 2008
- DementiaJul 3, 2008
- Medical Conditions That May Cause DementiaJul 3, 2008
- Alzheimer's DiseaseJul 3, 2008
- Prevalence And Causes Of Alzheimer's DiseaseJul 3, 2008
- Causes Of Alzheimer's Disease ContinuedJul 3, 2008
- Risk Factors For Alzheimer's DiseaseJul 3, 2008
- Introduction To Cognitive DisordersJul 3, 2008
- Warning Signs Of Alzheimer's DiseaseJul 3, 2008
- Stages Of Alzheimer's DiseaseJul 3, 2008
- Diagnosis Of Alzheimer's DiseaseJul 3, 2008
- Research And Prognosis On Alzheimer's DiseaseJul 3, 2008
- Vascular DementiaJul 3, 2008
- Wellness and Personal Development
When I began adjunct teaching a few years ago, I felt a sense of history and continuity as I remembered that my father, uncle, grandma... Read More
I’ve written about stigma before, so you know that it disturbs me. All too often, people experiencing mental health challenges resist seeking help because... Read More
Have you ever been to an emergency room, either for yourself or someone you love? Chances are you witnessed some degree of chaos, regardless of... Read More
Child Development and Parenting: Adolescence
Health Policy & Advocacy