Covid-19 And The Psychological Costs of Quarantine and Isolation
Many states in the US have taken drastic measures to contain the new viral infection, COVID-19, by banning or restricting all types of social gatherings. Perhaps the most frequent advice given by health officials, aside from washing hands regularly and maintaining...
Anxiety in Children
Anxiety in Children: Symptoms & Treatment Options According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), many children have fears and worries and may feel sad and hopeless from time to time. Strong fears may appear at different times during...
Building a Secure Attachment in Children
How Children can benefit from Secure Attachment When you and your child form a strong attachment, they learn to grow and adapt to the world around them. It provides them with a healthy sense of self and competence. Most of us are aware attachment is an important part...
Improving Access Through TelePsychotherapy Services
What is TelePsychotherapy? TelePsychotherapy Services or TeleMental Health Services are generally used to refer to TelePsychology and TelePsychiatry sessions that are delivered through the internet. Online or remote counseling can greatly improve access to mental...
Senior Counseling: How to Manage Geriatric and Aging Issues
Senior counseling can help older adults manage aging and geriatric issues As adults progress into their golden years, the onset of health problems and the reality of aging can begin to set in and cause significant lifestyle changes. For some, these changes can be...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Mood Disorders
Omega-3 fatty acids for mood disorders Omega-3 fatty acids are found primarily in fish oil and are essential to optimal brain functioning. They also play an important role in multiple other organ systems. Most commonly they are recommended for lowering cholesterol,...
Overcoming Major Depressive Disorder: How Psychologists Help
What is Depression? Depression is a rising epidemic in our country that has only recently begun to get the attention it deserves. While many have argued against its validity in the past, our society has finally begun to accept it as a serious medical issue that should...
Postnatal Depression: It’s Alright to Not Be Alright!
Postpartum depression (PPD) is often misunderstood by those close to new mothers who are experiencing it. Cultural perceptions of what motherhood should be can make women suffering from PPD feel uncomfortable and even ashamed to ask for help. It seems wrong to feel...
