As with many aspects of modern life, mental health has its share of outdated terms and words that aren’t a useful part of the conversation moving forward.  There’s no question that we’ve come a long way when it comes to...

If you’re a parent, talking to your kids about mental health can seem uncomfortable for everyone involved.  We just want our kids to be happy and carefree, but that’s not always the case in modern society. The last few years,...

Discovering effective coping mechanisms that you can use to handle challenging or uncontrollable experiences is one of the key components of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). This type of mindful psychotherapy allows you to focus on the present moment and...

In mid March of 2020, the world faced the reckoning of the Covid-19 pandemic, as many countries, including the US, went on lockdown. Globally, mental health problems showed a marked increase among children and adolescents directly related to the Covid...

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy effective in the treatment of suicidal and self-destructive behaviors.  It focuses on providing coping skills as well as teaching clients how to change unhealthy behaviors.  Dialectical refers to combining...

Trauma and distress contribute to serious mental health issues and can result from several events.  From sexual assault to racism and bias to harassment, these events are not limited to our personal lives. The introduction of trauma-informed workplaces and schools...

Mental health is an important topic for people of all ages, but it can be especially challenging for adults to talk to youth about this subject. It’s critical for adults to create a strong connection with children and adolescents to...

Cost can often be a barrier to accessing mental health care.  To provide therapy to uninsured Americans and people who have trouble affording it, many clinicians use a “sliding scale” to set their fees. The sliding scale bases fees on...

The scope of mental health treatment is ever expansive and includes a diverse array of specialties and disciplines.  EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, is one of those. It has become an acknowledged treatment since it was developed over...

For many people, the holiday season is anything but joyous and exciting.  While everyone seems to be soaking in the warm feelings and good cheer of the season, you may end up with unwelcome and unwanted guests, such as stress...