Kathryn Patricelli, MA — Contributor

Kathryn Patricelli, MA was an editor with Mentalhelp.net from 2004-2015. She received her Master's Degree in Counseling and Psychological Services, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and also one in Philosophy with an Applied Ethics Concentration. She has worked in the past as an Employee Assistance Counselor doing individual, couples and family counseling. She also worked as a generalist in the Human Resources field for over 15 years handling employee relations, staffing, compensation/benefits and training/development.

Kathryn has written a number of in-depth topic center documents for the site, including adoption, child care, grief and bereavement issues, death and dying, and elder care. Her mental health interests include child development, family relationships, grief and loss work, and workplace issues.

Abuse
• Abuse Reporting Resources

  Sexual Assault: 1-800-656-HOPE. Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline for free, confidential counseling, 24 hours a day: Elder Abuse: 1-800-677-1116 Call the National Eldercare locator... Read More

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Grief & Bereavement Issues
• Dealing With Grief And Loss

  When a national tragedy like what happened at Fort Hood occurs, there are a large number of people who have grief and loss feelings that... Read More

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Relationship Problems
• Allan Schwartz Interviewed By The BBC About "The Eyes Are The Windows To The Soul"

  We are very excited to announce that one of our regular bloggers, Allan Schwartz, LCSW, Ph.D., was interviewed by the BBC World News this... Read More

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Mental Disorders
• Mental Health Hotlines/Locating Assistance

  We received a question from a reader recently asking about where he/she could find links to low-cost or free counseling services. Today, many insurance companies... Read More

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• MentalHelp.net Is Looking For Clinician Bloggers

  Do you ever write or speak on mental health or psychotherapy topics? Do you maintain a blog on mental health topics? Are you looking for... Read More

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• New Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Center

  We are very pleased to announce that, following the release of the DSM-5, our previous Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder center has been completely redone to become the... Read More

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