When patients seek out therapy, they do so with the hope that when they leave, they feel better. This usually means no more anxiety, depression, or general suffering. Generally speaking,…
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I remember the first time I met the mother of a young adolescent who presented with self-harm obsessions. She was scared about these thoughts because a psychiatrist, who was a…
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With school responsibilities, homework, sports, clubs, and any other obligations you may have, how is it possible to keep yourself sane as a kid? In 2020, there are so many…
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Many parents do their best to ensure their children are prepared to start off the new school year. From new clothes and shoes, to required school supplies and books, we…
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The relationship between ADHD and depression is complicated. Though not everyone with ADHD experiences depression, and not everyone with depression has ADHD, the two go hand-in-hand more frequently than we…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder occurs when someone experiences a life-threatening event. This could be a serious car accident, war, natural disaster, or physical/sexual assault. Not everyone who experiences these types of…
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The current border crisis where children are being forcibly separated from their parents has many of us wondering about the impact of such a practice. As a child psychologist who…
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As a parent, caregiver, teacher, coach, or other adult influence in a child’s life, one of the primary lessons that are modeled everyday is how to deal with stress and…
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Most of us know that exercise is good for our physical health, but did you know there are also many benefits of exercise on our mental health? Evidence suggests that…
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Anxiety and depression (which often go hand-in-hand) are feelings that most everyone experiences at various times in their lives, even young children. Dr. John Maag, an expert on depression in…
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