Depression, that is, “major” or “clinical” depression, is so prevalent that many mental-health authorities call it “the common cold of mental illness.” Depression has a host of known risk factors: female gender,... Read more »
A therapy client once told me she was hesitating to apply for a VP role that had opened at her company. “I’m an ISTJ,” she said. “I’m not leadership material.” She had... Read more »
While mental disorders are known to be two to four times higher in homeless school-age children compared to housed children, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has received surprisingly little focus. A team of researchers... Read more »
When panic and anxiety strike, the body becomes confused, interpreting, overinterpreting, and misinterpreting signals from the brain and reacting with a slew of uncomfortable and sometimes frightening physical symptoms. These can include... Read more »
What prevents effective relationship treatment from reaching those who need it? When a couple faces a crisis, the idea of professional help might feel like a lifeline. But for many, getting that... Read more »
They were dubbed “smart” because the phones could access the internet and thus enable the user to do so much more than make calls. I got my first smartphone in my early... Read more »
New research suggests accommodating a partner’s trauma symptoms hurts your own mental health and relationship. When a loved one struggles with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the natural instinct is often to help... Read more »
We’re watching the fastest technological acceleration in human history—and our kids are living at the center of it. Teens are using AI tools for homework, creativity, support, and social connection. Younger children... Read more »
Emerging adults (aged 18–29) with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often find themselves filtering their actions and natural tendencies to appear more “normal.” They face a crucial choice: hide their invisible disability to avoid... Read more »
During the pandemic, I provided counseling for several health care providers. These dedicated medical professionals faced overwhelming stress due to: Patients dying at an increasingly higher rate. Longer hours of work, changing... Read more »