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Should You Tell Your Child Their Mental Health Diagnosis?
The other day a colleague shared a story with me about one of her young patients who had been having terrifying intrusive thoughts of hurting other people. Understand that this was the sweetest, gentlest kid you could ever imagine. Afraid that she was going to act on those frightening thoughts, she told her parents. Her […]
What you Need to Know About Breastfeeding and Parent Mental Health
Breastfeeding has important health benefits for babies and their parents. When it’s going well, breastfeeding can positively impact a parent’s mental health by lowering rates of postpartum depression, increasing confidence, and facilitating bonding between parent and baby. However, as many of us who have breastfed before know, it does not always go well. Breastfeeding […]
Hidden Links: The Common Threads of Mental Health Disorders
In many illnesses, having one symptom makes you much more likely to have others. If you have a cough, you’re a lot more likely to also have a runny nose. Individuals with diabetes are more likely to also have hypertension. The same is also true for mental health disorders. Individuals with depression tend to be […]
Managing Mental Health and Relationships in an Election Year
As therapists, we often find ourselves guiding our patients through a whirlpool of uncertainty about their fears. We ask them to sit with the possibility that their worst fears could come true. We do this with the hope that by facing their fears, we can help them to become more comfortable with uncertainty, manage their […]
Back to School Mental Health
As the new school year approaches, it’s not just about buying new supplies and preparing schedules. For many families, back-to-school time brings a wave of stress and anxiety that can impact everyone. We understand the importance of timely support and offer same-day availability for appointments. Book your appointment here to prioritize your mental health and ensure a […]
Explaining Mental Health Treatment to Your Family
By Bryan Walker, PMHNP-BC It can always be challenging to share with your family and loved ones about your mental health. There can be so many different opinions and stigma surrounding mental illness that you may not be comfortable sharing this information. Only you can decide who it is safe to share information regarding your […]
How to Find Mental Health Care in South Asia and Southeast Asia
Growing up, men in South Asia and Southeast Asia, as in many parts of the world, are frequently scolded with phrases like “stop crying like a girl”, as if the very human act of experiencing and expressing sadness or fear somehow inherently undermines their masculinity. From a young age, we are taught that it is […]
Summer 2024 Member New Books Highlights Happiness, Self-Awareness and Resilience: Learn More About (and Read) The Way I See It, When a Loved One Won’t Seek Mental Health Treatment and The Stoicism Workbook – In Conversation with ADAA Member Authors
Visually Impaired, ADAA Member Envisions a Book to a Happier Life for Herself & Others A rare visual impairment does not stop ADAA member Ashley Smith, PhD from seeing clearly when it comes to seeking and creating a happier life, not just for herself but for her clients and readers. Her new book, The Way […]
One Therapist’s Take on Lawyer Addiction & Mental Health
This is a guest blog by Nicole Roder, LCSW-C, a bilingual DBT therapist in Bethesda, MD, certified by the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification. She is intensively trained in DBT, DBT prolonged exposure for PTSD, DBT for parents, couples, and families, and DBT for substance use disorders. In her practice, she treats adults and adolescents with […]
The Importance of Managing Stress for Health Care Professionals
Health care professionals should take steps to manage their stress, to prevent it from adversely affecting work performance, emotional wellbeing, and health. Krystal M. Lewis, PhD, explains how stress affects the body and shares ideas for how health care professionals can manage the stress they experience in their professional and personal lives. Q: What is […]