Sometimes in life we come to a point where things aren’t the same anymore. We want to stay on our beds in the morning not because we are sleepy but because we are tired of life; there’s no reason to get up. It seems that our future holds the same color as the dim light in our room, there’s no sense of hope. All we can see of our lives is black, gray, and white. The thought … [Read more...]
National Suicide Prevention Week September 6th-15th
To celebrate the first day of National Suicide Prevention week, we'd like to share some helpful tips from National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's What You Can Do To Prevent Suicide: Preventing suicide is always our number one priority and every September we have a chance to make our voice heard during National Suicide Prevention Week. This year National Suicide Prevention Week … [Read more...]
Art Therapy for ADHD and Anxious Children
Earnest Parents, February 4, 2012 Raising children is hard enough, but raising children with ADHD and anxiety problems can be downright nerve-wracking. We simply aren’t taught how to communicate with a child who has such difficulties, since adults often gradually move away from the mindset of children and struggle to connect with kids who are anxious or have ADHD. Luckily, … [Read more...]
Support Groups: Moving Treatment Beyond the Dress Rehearsal
EATING DISORDER HOPE, Candice Hershman, MA., LMFT, New Dawn’s Eating Disorder Recovery Center, JULY 30, 2012 Therapists aim to provide clients with an authentic experience: not a dress rehearsal, but rather the actuality of relationship. This experience includes support and positive regard, and also disagreements, misunderstandings, and the necessity to remain engaged in a … [Read more...]
Emotions and Depression: Can you combat negative emotions…
Dr. Bill Knaus, Ed. D., PSYCHOLOGY TODAY, July 23, 2012 When you feel depressed, your mood is the headline. However, the story of melancholia normally includes multiple negative emotions. Does shame shadow you? Do you feel straddled by apprehension? Is your tolerance for frustration low? Do you fume over little things? If you have depression, the chances are that you’ll have … [Read more...]
What Is Bipolar Disorder?
Can you imagine having unpredictable moods that range from being in an extreme state of euphoria and then to be in an extreme state of depression and anhedonia? Someone with these unpredictable extreme mood changes is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a sad reality that affects many people worldwide. It can effect your function in work and class. Someone with … [Read more...]
Parents of Special Needs Kids Offer Parenting Advice
NEWSOK , the Oklahoman, June 12, 2012 At some time in their lives, most parents will question themselves, wondering if they are doing everything “right.” Am I mom enough? Was my child breast-fed long enough? Am I strict enough or too strict? Am I helping my child live up to his or her emotional and intellectual potential? And most parents will, at some point, find … [Read more...]
Strong Teacher-Child Relationship Decreases Misconduct in Teen Boys
Therapist Brooklyn Bureau, GOODTHERAPY.ORG, June 12, 2012 Conduct and behavioral issues are not uncommon during adolescence. Teens experience a phase of experimentation and try to test their boundaries during adolescence. New influences, new friends, and new school environments also impact the nature of a teen’s behavior during these significant developmental years. Many teens … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Improve Depression and Anxiety without Meds
Sheenie Ambarder, M.D., HUFFINGTON POST, May 29, 2012 As a psychiatrist trained in psychopharmacology, it would be easy for me to rely exclusively on psychiatric medications as the be-all, end-all treatment option for patients with mood disorders. Psychiatric medications work, and they work fast, and I use them regularly in my practice to treat a host of problems and … [Read more...]
It’s Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week–how aware are you?
Boston.com, Dr. CLAIRE MCCARTHY, May 7, 2012 This first week in May is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week--which is a great idea because for children, as for all of us, good mental health is just as important as good physical health. So--how aware are you? Did you know that... Mental illness is very common in children. One in five children suffers from some sort … [Read more...]
Parents’ Depression Linked to Problems in Children
New York Times, By PERRI KLASS, M.D., May 7, 2012 Like many other primary care doctors, I sometimes sense the shadow of depression hovering at the edges of the exam room. I am haunted by one mother with severe postnatal depression. Years ago, I took proper care of the baby, but I missed the mother’s distress, as did everyone else. Read More … [Read more...]
Lori Lite and Stress Free Kids Interview
Lori Lite, Founder of Stress Free Kids, talks to us about her amazing line of books and CDs designed to help children, teens and adults decrease stress, anxiety & anger. AiT: How did you come to create this great resource, Stress Free Kids and these relaxation stories? LL: A typical bedtime for my son took 2 hours trying to settle him down to sleep. I created stories … [Read more...]
Top 10 Movies with Mental Illnesses
Mental Illness movies are a beautiful catalyst for the mysterious and unknown world of the mind. Not only are theses topics generating multimillion-dollar box offices, but are a bridge to the inside look of a community frequently misunderstood and misinterpreted. Often times these film seem to be just an outlet of suspension and thrill, but have a double purpose of creating a … [Read more...]