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How To Raise Kids Who Can “Love And Be Loved”
It should come as no surprise that affection and acceptance have a positive influence children during childhood and way beyond. In the Huffington Post blog, Dana Westreich Hirt explains the long term implications of of showing affection and acceptance to family...
This Big-Hearted Kid “Therapist” Offers Emotional Support To Stressed Out Adults for $2
In the Huffington Post, Carla Herreria covers a story about Ciro Ortiz. Ciro is a young boy from New York who offers "therapy" to stressed out adults for $2. He then gives his profits to peers who cannot afford to buy their own lunch. What an spirited and...
How Your Toxic Boss Is Hurting Your Mental Health
Healthy relationships at work greatly impact one's happiness and productivity. Conversely, an overly critical or punitive boss can impede on one's happiness and quality of their work on the job. Carolyn Gregoire writes about the negative impact a toxic boss can have...
Blog Archive
Millennials Experience depression At Work More than Any Other Generation, Study FInds
In Mashable.com, Matt Petronzio discusses a new study suggesting that Millennials struggle with depression at higher rates compared to others generations. Here is a link to the article: http:/mashable.com/2015/05/21/millennials-depression-work/
How Parents Can Mitigate The Effect Of Media Violence On Children
In today's culture, we cannot prevent our children from being exposed to violence. It's a part of pop culture, video games, television shows, and is quite frankly, all over the media. In MomsGetReal.com, Dr. Tali Shenfield provides tips for parents to address this...
The Importance Of Detaching From Work
We all know how challenging it can be to not check work emails over the weekend or to not set aside time to complete work before Monday morning. However, over time, this can lead to unhealthy work/life balance and well-being. In Psychology Today, Dr. Steve M Jex...
Facebook Status Updates Reveal Low Self-Esteem and Narcissism
Whether you have a Facebook account or not, you certainly have heard about it and various postings from others. ScienceDaily.com disucsses a new research finding that suggests certain personality traits are correlated with certain kinds of updates in Facebook. Here...
Reasons For Staying Alive When You Are Considering Suicide
GrassRootsTrainingCIC.BlogSpot provides a list of reasons to share with someone who may be contemplating suicide. However, anyone considering suicide or engaging in self-harm should seek immediate professional treatment. Here is a link to the article:...
Woman Battling Anorexia Gets Help Via Online Donations
In CNN.com, AnneClaire Stapleton writes a touching story about Racheal Farrokh, a woman battling with life-threatening anorexia. Here is a link to the article: http:/www.cnn.com/2015/05/22/health/anorexia-social-media-plea-for-help/index.html
How A Schizophrenia Gene Affects The Brain
MedicalNewsToday.com writes about new research findings on mental illness. In a recent study, scientists found a gene DISC1, that may be a risk factor for mental health conditions such as depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia. This finding could have positive...
Pain Management In Recovery
In Recovery.org, Jay Westbrook shares tips for managing pain while in recovery. http:/www.recovery.org/pro/articles/pain-management-in-recovery/
Consumed: Why More Stuff Does Not Mean More Happiness
Culturally, there is a lot of attention on materialism and consumption. Just turn on the television or pick up a popular magazine at the checkout counter to see what makes the news or front cover. PsyPost.org writes a thoughtful article on how more does not equate...
Get Your Teen Screened For Depression
Doctors screen for many different illnesses to ensure early detection, diagnosis, and treatment. There are many available screens for mental illness but has historically been been overlooked in traditional healthcare settings. More and more doctors routinely screen...
How To Talk To Your Teen About Depression, Suicide
There are many difficult topics that are challenging to broach with children and teens. Mental illness is no exception. In the Washington Post, Anne Theriault writes an insightful article on talking to teens about depression and suicide. Here is a link to the...
This Is What Sugar Does To Your Brain
We all consume more sugar than we realize. However, we may not be aware of all the negative effects of too much sugar. In the Huffington Post, Carolyn Gregoire writes about perils of excess sugar consumption. Here is the link to the article:...
The Role Of Body Awareness In Mental Health
The Role of Body Awareness in Mental Health by Stephanie Simpson, LCSW For anyone who struggles with a mental health issue, it is very common to feel helpless when symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger, or past trauma rear their ugly head. One of the predicting...
Tips For Moms To Make Time For Themselves
Being a parent can prove challenging, especially for new mothers. It is crucial that mothers find time for themselves to maintain balance and well-being. In PsychCentral, Margarita Tartakovsky writes about importance for mothers to make time for themselves. Here is...
Can Men & Women Be “Just Friends?”
Relationships are often complicated. Male-female relationships can be especially difficult to navigate. Dr. Becker-Phelps, a psychologist, writes about male/female relationships. She focuses on whether or not men and women can just be friends. Here is a link to the...
Cultivating Mindfulness To Help Sleep
It is no surprise that sleepless nights adversely affect us. There is tremendous research on how sleep impacts our functioning, mood, and productivity. In Psychology Today, Dr. Michael Breus discussed benefits of mindfulness on sleep. Here is a link to the...
Respect Yourself: Stop Letting Others Take Advantage Of You
Learning to be assertive takes practice, self-confidence, and time. However, being assertive can be empowering and lead to healthier boundaries and relationships. Emily Roberts discusses importance of being assertive in various situations and shares a personal...
The One Person You Should Never Say You’re Sorry To
In recent years, there has been a lot of attention in the media on navigating interactions with bullies. In PsychCentral, Richard Zwolinski writes a thoughtful article on why one should never apologize to narcissists or bullies. Here is a link to the article:...
Keeping A Job When You Have Bipolar Disorder
Many people with Bipolar Disorder lead productive and fulfilling lives. However, it is not always easy to manage this serious mental illness while consistently meet all of the demands one's life. Natasha Tracy provides useful tips for managing one's job for those...
What One Woman Learned After Caring For Her Husband Through Lung Cancer
Cancer affects the entire family, not just the diagnosed person. It can be stressful, overwhelming, and frightening; however, it can also provide an opportunity for personal insight and growth. In the Huffington Post, a courageous wife and mother shares her journey...
Dealing With Catastrophic Thinking & Anxiety
Catastrophic thought patterns are common among those struggling with anxiety. In HealthyPlace.com, Becky Oberg provides useful tips for managing catastrophic thinking and anxiety. Here is a link to the article:...
Protecting Teens From Danger: Tips and Advice For Parents
Parenting teens can often be challenging. Sometimes parents struggle with boundaries, knowing when to push, and when to provide space. In PsychCentral, Dr. Lynn Margolies provides useful tips for parents for protecting their teenagers from dangerous situations. Here...
Children Therapy
In PsychCentral, Margarita Tartakovsky provides tips for parents when they are communicating to their children about therapy. Here is a link to the article: Children Therapy
The Key To Losing Weight (And Accomplishing Almost Anything)
Setting goals and sticking to them can be challenging. Dr. Phil writes an inspiring article in the Huffington Post about meeting weight loss goals. He also shares how these skills can be generalized to other goals. Here is a link to the article:...
Special Needs and Travel
Dan Tracy writes about how the TSA makes accommodations to travelers with special needs. Here is a link to the article: Special Needs and Travel
How Family Stress Can Lead To Obese Daughters
News.Health.com published an article on correlation between obesity in girls and family stress. Here is a link to the article: http:/news.health.com/2015/04/09/family-stress-linked-to-teen-obesity-in-study/?hootPostID=7c02db68232e978f54e580d95f01f256
Bipolar and Triggers
On HealthyPlace.com, Julie Fast explains triggers and how they affect Bipolar Disorder. Here is a link to the article: Bipolar and Triggers
Depression After Loss
Dr. Insel, the director of NIMH, highlights the need for quality research of serious mental illnesses. Here is a link to the article: Depression After Loss
Self-Esteem and Women
In the Huff Post, Jennifer Malise writes about how her over-apologizing was linked to fear and how she changed this pattern. Here is a link to the article: Self-Esteem and Women
Adolescents Depression
In Huffington Post, Elise Jamison, writes about her experience with depression. Here is a link to the article: Elise Jamison: This is what Depression Looks Like
Letter: Cuts In Medicaid Disastrous For Mentally Ill
Dr. Michelle Chaban writes a letter to the editor about pending cuts to social services. She expresses concerns about these cuts and potential implications for adults with persistent mental health conditions. Here is a link to the article: Letter: Cuts in Medicaid...
Children Technology
Most children enjoy their screen time. Gary Gilles writes about importance of setting limits around texting and focusing on improving on communication with children.
Tips for Healthy Relationship
In Psychology Today, Dr. Firestone shares tips for improving the important relationships in your life.
Autism Spectrum Disorder: What is it? by Carolyn Bulmash
Autism Spectrum Disorder: What is it? By Carolyn Bulmash, LCSW Much attention has been given to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in recent years. ASD has risen in prevalence almost 120% since the year 2000. Celebrities have chimed in with their opinions on ASD, and the...
Dispelling Myths Around Anti-Depressant Use In Children
Dispelling Myths Around Antidepressant use in Children by Stephanie Simpson, LCSW When a child is diagnosed with depression, parents are confronted with a wave of overwhelming emotions. Confusion, sadness, fear and compassion are commonly experienced by parents trying...
Grieving the Loss of a Pet
The Grief of Losing a Pet by Carolyn Bulmash, LCSW Loss of any kind is difficult and the death of a pet is no different. The bond between humans and animals can be deep, and for some, the most important relationship in their lives. When a pet dies, many people feel it...
People With Disabilities Can Easily Find Accessible Spots With This App
In the Huffington Post, Kimberly Yam writes about a new app designed to help persons with disabilities. Here is a link to the article: People With Disabilities Can Easily FInd Accessible Spots With This App
How To Stop A Jealous Thought In Its Tracks
In the Huffington Post, Lindsay Holmes talks about how to productively handle feelings of jealousy. Here is a link to the article: How To Stop A Jealous Thought In Its Tracks
5 Tips For Improving Self-Compassion
In Recovery.com, Nikki Seay highlights 5 tips for improving self-compassion while in recovery. Here is a link to the article: 5 Tips For Improving Self-Compassion
17 Basic Principles To Get You Through Any Conflicts
In Psychology Today, Dr. Whitbourne highlights 17 strategies for moving through conflict in productive ways. Here is a link to the article: 17 Basic Principles To Get You Through Any Conflicts