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The Aching Red: Firefighters Often Silently Suffer from Trauma and Job-related Stress
MDMA May Help Treat PTSD – but Beware of Claims that Ecstasy is a Magic Bullet
Exposure and Response Prevention for “What If” Thinking in Disorders Other Than OCD
"What if” thinking is not unique to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It is a feature to a greater or lesser extent in several other conditions. Using what we know about Exposure and Response Prevention (E/RP) for OCD might improve treatment for these other conditions.[i]
Why Right Now is the Perfect Time to Start Therapy
I’ve heard from friends countless times that they have considered therapy, but their lives were just too busy for it. Maybe when they had more time, they’d say.
Top Ten Teletherapy Tips for Kids & Teens
Much of the mental health community is moving to teletherapy. While some parents and providers have experienced this type of therapy before, for many it’s brand new! Here are 10 teletherapy tips to help kids and teens get the most out of their teletherapy sessions:
Tele-mental Health and the Coronavirus
Overnight the world changed. Public health terms have become common phrases; we hear people talking about flattening the curve and social distancing. Scientists have become household names, with Dr.
Therapists Switch to Online Therapy Because of Coronavirus Shutdowns: How You Can Still Get the Therapy You Need
Coronavirus has turned our world upside down. Many businesses that typically require being present in person are shut down and unable to operate.
Strategies for Effective Telehealth Sessions
*With the pandemic creating untold new challenges for us all, many therapists have completely switched to video visits with their patients. For those of you who are new to telehealth, it may be useful to check out some of these links for technical and ethical guidance:
Talking to Children and Teens After a School Shooting
With the deluge of information on this event, it is highly likely that your children, preteens, and teens have heard a lot about the event and may have even seen some of the video coverage of the shooting itself and the aftermath.
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.
Watch Your Words: Why Mental Health Awareness Should be Year Round
Since 1949, May has been known as Mental Health Awareness Month. Each year, when May is over, I wonder why we’re not encouraged to be aware of our mental health all year, every year, just as we are for our so-called physical health.
3 Things Your College Kid Must Know About Mental Health
College is typically a challenging experience with some expected highs and lows. For some it is also the time during which common mental health problems start. Because of this, you have to talk to your kid about mental health before school starts.