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Managing Cystic Fibrosis and His Mental Health
About Andrew: I was born with Cystic Fibrosis (diagnosed at three months old) and have faced numerous challenges physically and mentally throughout my life. In 1979, when I was born, the average lifespan for a CF patient was just 17 years. My parents never kept details of my condition from me, so I grew up […]
10 Ways Autism Positively Influences Health Choices
Autism, a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by unique cognitive and sensory traits, offers valuable perspectives on life, including health and wellness. While autism often comes with its own challenges, it also brings empowering strengths that can significantly influence health choices. From sensory awareness to commitment to routine, this article explores 10 ways autism positively shapes health […]
Bridging Genes and Brains: A New Frontier in Public Health
Public health keeps communities healthy by preventing disease, promoting well-being, and ensuring everyone has access to essential care. While many people link public health to vaccination campaigns or clean water, mental health is equally crucial. My research sits at the intersection of mental health, neuroimaging, and genetics. By studying how the brain functions, and how […]
The Impact of Post-Election Uncertainty on Women’s Mental Health
For many women, the 2024 presidential election felt personal. In the days since November 4th, women have reported feeling anxiety, anger, sadness, and even hopelessness. Research suggests that politics in general, and election cycles specifically, have become a significant source of stress for a majority of Americans, but women were more likely than men to […]
2024 ABA Gift Guide – Kind Behavioral Health
Kind Behavioral Health offers specialized ABA programs for young learners. Our programs for children aged 1-7 aim to build skills they will need to succeed in all areas of their life. By learning to effectively communicate their wants and needs, engage in social and play activities they find enjoyable, and adapt to everyday tasks, […]
What Happens in Vegas in April Will Help The Future of Youth Mental Health: In Conversation with the #ADAA2025 Conference Co-Chairs
Is youth mental health in a global crisis? It’s a redundant question but a google search on that phrase brings up an alarming number of results, just from 2024, that give a resounding yes – from the World Health Organization to UNICEF to the New York Times to the World Economic Forum to down under […]
Politics and Your Mental Health: Finding Balance
Let’s talk about politics. Yes, you read that right. Political-related distress has come up in therapy quite a bit, so I thought I’d write about how to better cope with it. It’s been said before about previous elections, but I think this one is one of the most important elections America has ever held. Politics, […]
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 […]