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Blog post 10.25.2022

This Just In: Antidepressants Don’t Work Anymore

Please note that this is an opinion piece by an ADAA colleague member -- "...the conclusion of a study published in Molecular Psychiatry in July 2022 – that there is “no support for the hypothesis that depression is caused by lowered serotonin activity or concentrations” – is not surprising, or even new. What is surprising is that popular media is interpreting the study’s conclusions to say that if serotonin is not the cause of depression, then antidepressants don’t work. Huh?

Blog post 07.15.2022

Five Fantastic Formats to Engage Youth to Talk About Social Identity

The digital natives we child-focused clinicians work with are simply incredible. Not only do they know their way around technology far better than many adults, but they’re also often fluid with their identity: openly embracing either their or their peers’ diverse ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, religions, family background, financial standing, as well as neurodivergence and disabilities in themselves and others.

Blog post 06.22.2022

Talking to Children and Teens After a School Shooting

If your child has seen coverage of such an event, make sure you talk with them about what they think about it and how they think it impacts their life and the world around them.

Blog post 05.11.2022

Should I Treat my Depression or Anxiety with Nutraceuticals and Herbs?

Nutraceuticals and herbal remedies are very popular in the United States and worldwide. Reasons for their popularity include access without a prescription, and generally fewer side effects compared to prescription drugs. However, the safety and efficacy products are less well studied and understood compared to FDA approved drugs. With growing use, we have seen more cases of serious side effects, toxic reactions, and interactions with other drugs. Shopping for nutraceuticals can also be tricky because different commercial preparations may vary in purity and strength. Finally, these treatments are not generally covered by medical insurance, so the consumer must pay out of pocket.

Blog post 05.10.2022

All About Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Parent-Child Interaction Training (PCIT) is a type of therapy that involves both parents/guardians and their young children (usually ages 2 to 7). After all, parents/guardians are the ones who will see their children grow into the amazing adults they will be, and the therapist is only here as a brief part of that journey.

Blog post 03.15.2022

Mind the Gap: Worsening Black Maternal Mental Health Outcomes During the Pandemic

Pregnancy and childbirth can be a joyous time in a woman’s life but can also be a challenging one. Besides the physical changes that occur during pregnancy and postpartum, about 20% of women may experience mental health challenges.

Blog post 07.07.2021

Separation Anxiety: Going Back To School During The Pandemic

As the school year begins, children who normally go through separation anxiety may be even more anxious about going back into the classroom during the pandemic.

Blog post 07.07.2021

Back to School: Parent Tips for Navigating a Return to In-person Class

Aside from the logistics of getting all the right school supplies, managing uncertainty is likely going to be the greatest challenge for returning to in-person school this fall

Blog post 04.02.2021

Antiracist Parenting is a Journey Not a Destination.

Parenting is an increasingly complex job. It’s layered with important responsibilities one of which is raising anti-racist children. In addition to being a Registered Psychologist, I am also a parent, a white parent, who wonders what I can do to engage with this important work.