Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist
Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist What to know before seeking one of these professionals Movies and television show often portray therapy for an emotional or mental illness as lying on a couch in an office while pouring out your heart to a doctor. In reality, this is not...
Video Game Addiction in Children
Children and Video Games: Managing Video Game Addiction in Children Playing video games has become a popular activity for people of all ages. Video gaming is a multibillion-dollar industry bringing in more money than movies and DVDs. Children and adolescents can...
Opioid Use Disorder
Opioid Addiction: Your Questions Answered. If you are suffering from pain-related conditions, you might have been thinking of asking your doctor for opioid painkillers. But are opioids safe to use? Might they be addictive? In this article, I will answer a few common...
Teens and Peer Relationships
Changes in a teen's physical and cognitive development come with big changes in their relationships with family and friends. Family relationships are often reorganized during puberty. Teens want more independence and more emotional distance between them and their...
4 Major Skill Sets in managing DBT (dialectical behavior therapy)
Developed by Marsha Linehan, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a psychological intervention used to treat various mental health conditions, including depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, and borderline personality disorder. A primary focus of DBT is...
Parenting tips
We all want to be the best parents we can be for our children, but there is often conflicting advice on how to raise a kid who is confident, kind, and successful. Throughout the circus act of parenting, it’s important to focus on balancing priorities, juggling...
Work Stress: Common Sources and Ways to Manage
We spend 1/3 of our days at work. It’s no wonder that workplace stressors can have such a strong impact on both our physical and mental health. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has documented the impacts of prolonged work stress in areas such...
What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
The story of DBT Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an effective, evidence-based treatment option for a number of mental health issues. It was developed by Marsha Linehan, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Washington. Originally, Linehan created...
Johnson & Johnson’s Spravato Nasal Spray Approved to Treat Suicidal People
Johnson & Johnson’s Spravato has been approved as the first antidepressant for actively suicidal people, as doctors are becoming increasingly concerned about Covid-19’s effect on the mental health of Americans. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval means...
Social and Emotional Development in Adolescents
Understanding Social and Emotional Development in Adolescents Adolescence (the stage between 10 and 24 years) is a period of life characterized by heightened sensitivity to social stimuli and the increased need for peer interaction. The physical distancing measures...
Social and Emotional Development in Children
What is social and emotional development? Parents want their children to be healthy and happy. It’s easier to tell if your child is developing physically, but do you know if your child is developing the appropriate social and emotional skills? Supporting their...
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