Issues Treated

It’s that feeling down in your belly that wiggles and burns, then jumps into your chest as you check your phone for the 10th time for a text from the object of your interest. Fireworks. ... Read More

Although women are less likely to die by suicide than men, 5.5 of every 100,000 women take their own lives each year. For women over the age of 40, suicide rates have risen dramatically, ... Read More

These days, stress and work often go hand in hand. Many of us can’t even imagine what our jobs would be like if they didn’t stress us out at least a little bit. In fact, a recent ... Read More

A happy event though it is, integrating a new baby into the family is a huge transition. It’s a huge transition for Mom and Dad, of course, but it’s also a huge transition for older ... Read More

If you’re a parent, one of the foremost thoughts in your mind is the safety and well-being of your children as they experience the trials  of adolescence. Every teen goes through challenges. ... Read More

There is a paradox when it comes to bipolar mood episodes in terms of the treatment versus the prevention of episodes. On the one hand, the treatment of mood episodes can be rigorous, prolonged, ... Read More

Picture a waiting room. What image springs to mind? How do the words “waiting room” make you feel? If you think about where people typically identify feeling anxious or worried, waiting ... Read More

We ask acts of contrition from our children as though saying “I’m sorry” is as simple as saying “please” or “thank you.” We are right to teach this skill early in life. Apologies ... Read More

The image of a reckless, impulsive teenager making terrible, dangerous decisions has become so embedded in our culture that we tend to take it as a given. Parents approach the teen years ... Read More

Establishing a good self-care routine can sort of be compared to putting on an oxygen mask when an airplane cabin loses pressure. “Put your own mask on first before assisting others,” ... Read More

On any given weekday, how many chores, tasks, and responsibilities do you have? Is nurturing your relationship anywhere on that list? Amid the daily grind, so often our loved ones take ... Read More

Parenting is a strange deal. It’s one role in life where there is a strong blueprint—we were all children once, and someone got us through those years—but there’s no easing in to ... Read More