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11.15.2022
Hadassah Foundation Cameroon: The Journey
As the Executive Director of ADAA, I am always thrilled when we realize our work is making a difference and that we are reaching farther and wider. So, when the Hadassah Foundation, a mental health organization in Cameroon, contacted ADAA with a request to access our free member-created, publicly available, evidence-based resources, we not only acquiesced, we collaborated.
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02.27.2024
Opening a Private Practice
In 2009 I decided to step out of my comfort zone and open a solo private practice. I’ve enjoyed the last 15 years in private practice, and looking back, there are some choices I made that were on point, some that were errors in judgements, but all were learning experiences.
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04.24.2023
Teletherapy for Youth Anxiety Disorders: Factors to Consider
Now that telehealth and in-person services are available, what are important factors for clinicians, youth, and families to consider?
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10.06.2022
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Men: What to Know and How it Differs
Body Dysmorphic Disorder is an unhealthy preoccupation with not just the look, shape, or feel of one’s body or a specific part, but the shame one experiences in the appearance of their body, or a certain aspect of it, really hits the mark. BDD is a chronic condition that can be debilitating and can disrupt various aspects of the person’s day-to-day life for years.
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09.19.2017
How to Prevent Trauma From Becoming PTSD
There is no right way to handle trauma. Each individual moves at their own speed and has their own readiness to confront pain and suffering.