03 Dec, 2024
25 mins read

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, […]

9 mins read

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 […]

7 mins read

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 […]

4 mins read

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 […]

5 mins read

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 […]

4 mins read

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 […]

5 mins read

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 […]

4 mins read

The emotional and mental consequences of doomscrolling

There’s a wealth of readily available negative news these days. And folks are lapping it up. If you’re one of them, did you know there can be serious emotional and mental consequences? The results of a new study tell the tale. …emotions such as anger, fear, disgust, and sadness are cleverly employed to create and […]

5 mins read

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 […]

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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 […]