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 […]
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 […]