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Reducing Risk for Adolescent Drinking by Targeting Maternal Depression October 18, 2012 . 5 Comments
It is well-established that maternal depression can lead to a host of negative outcomes for mothers and children. Children of depressed mothers are more likely to engage in risky behavior ... Read More
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Study Supports Personalized Approaches for Anxiety and Depression October 18, 2012 . 4 Comments
Personalized medicine has become a focus in physical and psychological health. No treatment works the same on every client. Therefore, it is necessary to understand what methods of treatment ... Read More
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Adolescent Somatic Symptoms Linked to Adult Depression and Anxiety October 17, 2012 . 7 Comments
Symptoms of physical pain often are associated with mental health issues. People who have anxiety or depression may experience a number of somatic symptoms long before they are diagnosed ... Read More
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Sports Fan Violence: It’s No Game October 14, 2012 . 2 Comments
Sports generally are viewed as harmless pursuits, a source of social interaction and bonding, exercise, and stress relief. But in recent years, highly publicized incidents of fan violence ... Read More
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Chronic Pain May Lead to False Diagnosis of Clinical Depression October 10, 2012 . 7 Comments
Military veterans represent one segment of the population that deals with an all-too-common problem in the medical and psychological arenas: chronic pain. People who suffer chronic pain ... Read More
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Five Tips for a Better Relationship Today October 10, 2012 . 6 Comments
It can be easy to focus on what isn’t working in our relationships rather than what is in our control. We all get stuck in the trap of keeping score, holding on ferociously to past ... Read More
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Unyielding Teens and Disempowered Parents October 9, 2012 . 7 Comments
Increasingly, parents who come through my shop appear to be at a loss as to how to deal with teens who present with significant behavioral problems. They focus on self-esteem rather than ... Read More
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What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You about Male Hormonal Cycles October 9, 2012 . 23 Comments
Let’s face it: Every woman on the planet knows about hormonal cycles. They’re difficult to ignore. Most men, on the other hand, are taught from the time they are born that being manly ... Read More
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How Depression and Sleep Impairment Affect Executive Function October 8, 2012 . 5 Comments
Lack of sleep can make anyone moody. Fatigue can create a feeling of mental sluggishness and cause people to have difficulty completing simple cognitive tasks. But do unrested people with ... Read More
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Choosing the Right Therapist for Suicidal Feelings October 5, 2012 . 6 Comments
If you are concerned that you or someone you know may commit suicide, there is help. Call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or go to an emergency room for immediate ... Read More
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: a Cruel and Unusual Mystery October 5, 2012 . 9 Comments
October marks Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month, a time when parents of children taken too soon grieve and recall special memories, but also a time to learn more about SIDS ... Read More
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Does Exercise Really Make You Feel Better? And How Quickly? October 3, 2012 . 8 Comments
According to a recent study conducted by Jutta Mata of the Department of Psychology at Stanford University, even a short burst of physical activity can turn that frown upside down. Exercise ... Read More