June 23, 2021have you ever wondered what causes clinical depression? Perhaps you have been diagnosed with major depression, and that’s made you question why some people get depressed but others don’t. Depression...Causes of Depression
June 23, 2021Separation 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...Separation Anxiety Disorder
June 23, 2021Of 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...How Infidelity Causes Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
June 22, 2021When 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...What’s the Difference Between a Narcissist and a Sociopath?
June 22, 2021The 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...FOMO: How Social Media Affects our Social Lives and Self-Images
June 22, 2021What 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...All you Want to Know About Post-Traumatic Stress disorder
June 13, 2021Once 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...25 Actions to Boost Your Self-Confidence
May 10, 2021Obsessive-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...Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Children
May 10, 2021Mental 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...Medication Management for Mental Health
May 10, 2021People 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...Avoidant Personality Disorder
