Depression

Teens and young adults face a variety of mental health concerns, and research indicates that getting more sleep (and better sleep) earlier on may buffer against a number of these problems. ... Read More

I often see people who are in despair because they no longer have much interest in sex—what a current client calls her “disappearing libido.” Is she depressed about this? You bet! ... Read More

Any life-threatening disease is bound to have both immediate and long-term impacts on the way a person sees the world. On one hand, it’s a reminder to cherish every day you have with ... Read More

When a loved one hurts you through excessive criticism, put downs or abuse of any kind, you experience emotional and often simultaneous physical pain. But can emotional abuse be considered ... Read More

Therapists and counselors see quite a bit of crossover between weight-related issues and mental health concerns. The deprivation of anorexia and bulimia are often linked to anxiety, control ... Read More

The term “spiritual bankruptcy” is a word used in the rooms of 12-step programs to characterize addicts who have lost their connection to “higher power.” One dictionary definition ... Read More

The rush of attention that mindfulness has received may earn it the label of “passing fad.” But the facts suggest that the label, not the practice, may be what’s temporary. Mindfulness ... Read More

Though mental health is finally starting to get some of the recognition it deserves, awareness and action are still not in step. This is according to a major survey of over 10,000 13-18 ... Read More

Over the past several years, and especially in the past six months, schools nationwide have moved to fight bullying in their hallways and classrooms. Study after study shows that being ... Read More

It seems like most New Years resolutions are taken from people’s “should” list, and are about giving up pleasures, restricting pleasures, or working harder at something. I would like ... Read More

Too often, youth who most need access to medical care, counseling, and social support are the ones least likely to receive it. There is no single way to change this trend, but the more ... Read More

Over at PsychCentral.com, Gabrielle Gawne-Kelnar has written a fantastic perspective on the value of negative emotions in our lives. Just as high tide and low tide render very different ... Read More