All parents know the challenges that come with raising children. However, it can prove even more difficult when one's child struggles with a disability or mental health condition. In the Huffington Post, Heather Nardi shares her story and highlights that despite...
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Prescribing Hope: Addressing Patient Fears About The Trump Administration
People have mixed reactions to the Presidential election. Many minority groups are concerned about the new administration's policies and how it will directly impact their lives. Many people who rely on Medicaid or subsidized insurance plans are concerned about being...
The Stress Of Raising A Child With Mental Health Challenges
Raising a child with mental health or behavioral issues can be extremely challenging and distressing. The Huff Post reprinted an article from Pacer.com that provides tips for parents who have a child with disabilities. Here is a link to the article:...
DSM 5 Goes Too Far In Creating New Mental Disorders
Dr. Frances opines the DSM 5 creates more mental health conditions and narrows down the margin for what is considered normal. In his Psychology Today article, he argues the perils associated with over-pathologizing people and what motivates this process. Here is a...
Kristen Bell’s Stance On Mental Health Is Positively Perfect
In the Huff Post, Kristen Bell shares her outlook on mental health. She highlights how mental illness is perceived differently than medical diagnoses such as diabetes. Here is a link to the article:...
An Astonishing Number Of Kids Have Psychological Disorders
According to a recent survey from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 7 kids suffers from a psychological disorder. In the Huffington Post, Lindsay Holmes writes about importance of monitoring our children and ensuring they have access to proper...
7 Ways To Make Therapy More Affordable
Psychotherapy can be prohibitively expensive. However, there are ways to make it more affordable. In the Huff Post, Lindsay Holmes provides creative suggestions for finding budget friendly counseling services or treatment. Here is a link to the article:...
Suffering, Often In Silence, But Determined To Move Forward
Mental illness lives everywhere. However, many suffer quietly and silently. The NYT article shares the stories of many in New York that suffer from mental illness and adversity. Here is a link to the article:...
6 Reasons Why People With Mental Illness Are Strong, Not Weak
Dealing with any health condition can be taxing and overwhelming. Mental illness is no exception and in some ways may be more difficult given the stigma associated with having one. In the Huff Post, Rachel Griffin points out how those struggling with mental health...
10 Common Myths About Mental Illness
Mental illness is often misunderstood. In PsychCentral, Jerry Nelson writes about 10 common myths around mental illness. Here is a link to the article:...