Category: Mental Health

Children’s Mental Health and the Pandemic

December 30, 2021
We have all changed because of the pandemic. Our children are no exception. Posted December 23, 2021 |  By: David Scharff M.D. KEY POINTS Children living through the pandemic are experiencing mental...

Beneath the Skin: The Problems Chronic Stress Can Cause

December 21, 2021
From occupational stress to mental illness. Posted December 11, 2021 |  By: Odessa S. Hamilton MSc, MBPsS, FRSPH KEY POINTS Source: Featured Image by Luis Villasmil | Unsplash Non-existent work-life balance. Difficult...

Why Holidays Are So Hard for Those Who Are Estranged

December 14, 2021
… and 8 ways to gain greater perspective and peace. Posted December 8, 2021 | By: Fern Schumer Chapman KEY POINTS Those in fractured families often dread Christmas hype and the long,...

The Guilt of Living with Chronic Pain

December 7, 2021
Questioning the legitimacy of a person’s pain induces guilt and worsens pain. Posted December 5, 2021 | By: Arash Emamzadeh KEY POINTS One in five people suffer from chronic pain conditions, such...

Parenting Tips for Raising a Child with ADHD

November 30, 2021
School has resumed and families are establishing new routines. School has resumed and families are establishing routines around their “new normal.” As the leaves begin to fall and the temperature...

A Simple Way to Feel More Connected to Others

November 22, 2021
Nature orients us toward greater concern for and connection with others. Posted November 16, 2021 | By: Natalie Kerr Ph.D. KEY POINTS Being in nature seems to increase one’s motivation to care...

Ten Ways Boundaries Can Change Your Life for the Better

November 18, 2021
Healthy boundaries can make or break relationships. Posted November 18, 2021 | By: Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. KEY POINTS There are ten important benefits of healthy boundaries. Boundaries may need to be set...

Why Some People Don’t Seek Mental Health Services

November 10, 2021
A new study points to heightened concerns about stigma and one’s reputation. Posted January 22, 2021 |  By: Lawrence T. White Ph.D. Source: StockSnap from Pixabay Many of us know someone who...

Facing Down a Mental Health Crisis

November 3, 2021
Clinicians and community leaders need to move quickly to aid those in need. Posted January 15, 2021 | By Arthur C. Evans Jr. and Gary Belkin The pandemic is ravaging our mental...

How to Have a Great Social Life Even with Social Anxiety

October 12, 2021
Research reveals how to replace anxiety with chemistry. Posted December 22, 2020 | By: Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. THE BASICS What Is Anxiety? For many people, making small talk in a...