Recognizing Warning Signs of Suicide: A Guide for Families and Communities
Suicide is a complex and deeply concerning issue that often carries warning signs. Recognizing these signs and understanding how to respond.
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What You Need to Know About Substance Use Disorder
What You Need to Know About Substance Use Disorder The National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS) keeps comprehensive data on drug...
Validation: Defusing intense emotions
Emotional validation is a fundamental aspect of human connection and mental well-being. It's a process that involves recognizing and...
How do I know I am feeling depressed?
After months of incredible stress and isolation from the pandemic, it is not surprising that there is an increase in diagnoses of...
8 Tips for Living With ADHD as an Adult
According to the ADD Resource Center (ADDRC), an estimated 8.7 million adults in the United States have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity...
The Benefits of EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a form of psychotherapy that has been proven to be an effective treatment.
On Happiness
The number one response patients give me when I ask them why they came to therapy is "I just want to be happy." It seems reasonable...
Causes of Stress and Anxiety in College Undergraduate Students
In the past, conversations about mental health have oftentimes been considered taboo. Stress and anxiety were not a normalized factor in...
Back Again
To my beloved patients, I wrote this poem in the depths of quarantine after not having written any pros whatsoever since I was a...
How To Better Communicate With Your Psychiatrist
Communicating with your psychiatrist may feel like an impossible task. The overwhelming surge of emotions running through your brain...
New Friendships - Navigating New Waters
If the person listens to your story and says things like "that's crazy" or "wow, really?" this may be a sign the person is NOT listening. A
On Involuntary Commitment In Florida
What is Involuntary Commitment and when is it appropriate? Involuntary commitment due to psychosis is a disturbing, yet common clinically...
Tapping Into Our Self-Trust
What is Self-Trust? And how do we know if we have it?
I like to think self-trust is not trusting yourself to have all the right answers...
Empathy—We’re not born with it
Lately, I’ve had many patients ask how they can be a better spouse, better sibling, and/or better friend… Let’s dive into what empathy is...
How Alcohol and Vivitrol Work On The Body
Alcohol has been a significant part of our society and culture for many centuries. Across the US, people of all ages drink various...
What are dreams and the theories behind them?
Many of us wonder why we dream or what a particular dream means when we wake up the next morning or we try to remember what the dream was...
The Mental and Emotional Benefits of Physical Activity
If you’ve sat in a therapy session with me, then you’ve heard the words, “exercise” “physical activity”, and “healthy ways to decrease...
How do grounding techniques work for anxiety?
Simple grounding techniques for calming down I really enjoy teaching my patients the tool of grounding when they discuss their anxiety....
Sleep Hygiene Tips & Information
Sleep hygiene is a variety of different practices and habits that are essential to have good nighttime sleep quality.
Is PTSD Treatable?
A Comprehensive Look at Psychological Effects and Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Military Combat Veterans.
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