Separation Anxiety Disorder
Separation anxiety disorder is a normal stage of development for infants and toddlers. Young children often experience a period of separation anxiety, but most children outgrow separation anxiety by about 3 years of age. In some children, separation anxiety is a sign of a more serious condition known as separation anxiety disorder, starting as early […]
How Infidelity Causes Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Of all of the threats to a committed relationship I have treated in four decades of working with couples, the most difficult to heal is infidelity. When a trusted partner in a committed relationship betrays the sacred trust of the other, the relationship will undergo severe instability. The partner who has been betrayed is emotionally […]
What’s the Difference Between a Narcissist and a Sociopath?
When dealing with a person who displays traits that border on self-centeredness, it isn’t uncommon to hear words like ‘narcissist’ or ‘sociopath’ thrown about. However, each condition is a distinct personality disorder with recognizable differences that set them apart from each other. A person living with a narcissistic personality may also share certain similarities with […]
FOMO: How Social Media Affects our Social Lives and Self-Images
The fear of missing out or fomo refers to the feeling or perception that others are having more fun, living better lives, or experiencing better things than you are. It involves a deep sense of envy and affects self-esteem. It is often exacerbated by social media sites like Instagram and Facebook. Brief History of FOMO […]
All you Want to Know About Post-Traumatic Stress disorder
What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that some people develop after they experience or see a traumatic event. The traumatic event may be life-threatening, such as combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. But sometimes the event is not necessarily a dangerous one. […]
25 Actions to Boost Your Self-Confidence
Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit. – E.E. Cummings One of the things that held me back from pursuing my dreams for many years was fear of failure … and the lack of self-confidence that I needed to overcome that fear. […]
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Children
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder. Obsessions are recurring thoughts. Compulsions are recurring behaviors. A child with OCD has obsessive thoughts that are not wanted. They are linked to fears, such as touching dirty objects. He or she uses compulsive rituals to control the fears, such as excessive handwashing. As children grow, […]
Medication Management for Mental Health
Mental health has long been a spot of contention in our social discourse, a source of misunderstanding, fear, discrimination, and injustice. As a mental health professional, I take my role as an advocate very seriously when it comes to debunking the stigma around seeking help for mental illness. Perhaps no issue is more stigmatized than […]
Avoidant Personality Disorder
People with avoidant personality disorder (APD) have a lifelong pattern of extreme shyness. They also feel inadequate and are hypersensitive to rejection. APD can cause psychiatric symptoms that create serious problems with relationships and work. What are the symptoms of avoidant personality disorder? If you have APD, you might have difficulty interacting in social and […]
