According to new research from the Center for Disease Control, we are not doing enough to support the mental health needs of our communities. In addition, the suicide rate has increased along with teen depression. In the Huff Post, Sara Miller writes about this new...
Preliminary research suggests caffeine may help to prevent memory loss. Susan McQuillan discusses this research in her Psychology Today article. Here is a link to the article:...
Sadly, there are too few resources for those with mental health issues. As a result of funding cuts, limited access to resources, and stigma, more and more patients with mental illnesses are going to ER. This is problematic becasue many ER departments do not have...
Building Bridges Adolescent Group Therapy (14-18 year olds) Group members can expect to: Review, strengthen and practice DBT and CBT skills and apply to their daily lives Feel a sense of community with peers facing similar challenges Gain insight and feedback in a...
Here is an interesting article by Dr. Bruce Levine in the Huff Post. It addresses various ways of viewing mental illness and, I think, provides hope and optimism for those suffering from serious mental health conditions. Here is a link to the article:...
Many people have misconceptions about what therapy is and isn't. Talkspace Online Therapy Blogger, Joseph Rauch helps explain some of the key differences between a therapist and a friend. Here is a link the the article:...
These days, it is not uncommon to turn on the television and to witness horrendous brutality. According to a Huffington Post article by Liz Adetiba and Anna Almendrala, repeated exposure to these horrific videos can be harmful to our mental health, especially if we...
Cognitive reappraisal involves looking at a situation from a neutral perspective which in turn decreases negativity and intense emotional reactions. In Psychology Today, Sarah Cotterill writes about how cognitive reappraisal can be helpful in facing cancer. Here is...
Many of us struggle to comprehend how one can murder another human being. In Psychology Today, Dr. Steven Hayes explains how this can occur based on scientific research. Here is a link to the article:...