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It is no secret that children do not come with an instruction manual. To make things even more confusing, every child is different and what works for one may not work for another. For these reasons, parenting is one of the toughest tasks mothers and fathers face. Despite being a challenge all on its own,… Read more

In 1944 a film was released that depicted a husband who lied to his wife about reality in order to convince her she was insane so he could obtain her fortune. The film was named “Gaslight” for the gaslights that he would dim to alter her environment. This film later became the premise for the… Read more

Why is it that going to a cardiologist for heart problems is easier than seeing a psychiatrist for depression or other mental health concerns? Is it the fear of psychiatrists due to derogatory representation in films? Or is it the social stigma that still surrounds mental health? Psychiatry is a medical specialty that is not… Read more

Emotional distress can impact all aspects of your life — your career, your relationships, and even your financial future. While the far-reaching consequences of emotional distress are clear, proving your injuries in a court of law can be challenging. Unlike physical injuries that can be verified with x-rays, lab tests and outward symptoms, the symptoms… Read more

Many people associate couples therapy with divorce rather than with marriage. This is unfortunately because far too many couples wait too long before seeking help for their relationship. Once they finally reach out, there is an overwhelming amount of work that must be done to save the relationship and one or both partners may not… Read more

Aging is an inevitable part of life. The natural aging process is accompanied by both physical and mental changes. While a physician may prescribe certain medications to combat symptoms associated with physical changes, they are often ill-equipped to treat symptoms from the mental changes. That’s where a geriatric psychiatrist would come in.  Geriatric psychiatrists are… Read more

The courts recognize that simply witnessing a violent crime, tragic accident or other dramatic, life-threatening event can lead to long-lasting emotional distress — that’s why most states allow claimants to seek damages for the Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress, or NIED. It’s important to note that unlike cases where the plaintiff claims intentional infliction of… Read more

As a parent, you want the very best for your child. You also probably know your child better than anyone else and can tell when something isn’t quite right with them. Just like adults, children can develop mental health conditions that require treatment. And just like any other type of medical condition, the sooner you… Read more

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, it is estimated that 16.1 million Americans are affected by major depressive disorder and 3.3 million Americans are affected by persistent depressive disorder. They also estimate that major depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability for Americans ages 15-44.  Out of the millions of people… Read more

Intentional infliction of emotional distress can have a severe impact on the victim’s mental health. This type of abuse involves behavior that is so bad it causes emotional trauma. Victims of emotional distress can sue the person who inflicted it for damages. Not every situation in which someone experiences offense counts as a case of… Read more

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), millions of Americans are currently living with mental health conditions. In fact, did you know that NAMI estimates one out of every five adults experience a mental illness every year? With so many people affected every year, it is very likely that you or someone close… Read more

Many people find themselves unsure about seeing a psychiatrist. This is partially due to the common myth that psychiatrists treat “crazy” people with prescription medications. However, this is not the case at all and I would like to take some time to talk more about what psychiatrists ACTUALLY do and how they help their patients…. Read more

If you have experienced emotional distress at work, you could be eligible to sue your employer for damages. This is a possible solution in many different situations, from your manager ignoring your requests for help to a coworker behaving in an outrageous way towards you. The law around emotional distress personal injury cases is complex…. Read more

Have you ever been told that your anxiety or your depression is “all in your head” and that if you just stopped fixating on it so much that you could get better? Unfortunately, if you are affected by anxiety and/or depression, this may be something that you have heard before at least once, if not… Read more

Did you know that the week of September 8th-14th is National Suicide Prevention Week and that World Suicide Prevention Day is Septemeber 10? In fact, the month of September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is not an easy topic. Unfortunately, far too many of us have directly or indirectly been affected by suicide, whether… Read more

We’ve all heard the term “phobia”. Perhaps we’ve even joked with friends about having certain phobias, like arachnophobia (fear of spiders). Ultimately, however, phobias are no laughing matter and they are a serious anxiety disorder that currently affects 19 million Americans.  The way phobias are often portrayed indicates that many people don’t fully understand what… Read more

After having a medical procedure done, patients are often given a list of post-op or post-treatment instructions. This list makes it easy for themselves and their caretakers to know exactly how to care for them after said procedure. However, this is not usually the case with mental health treatments.  Although therapy has a range of… Read more

Self-harm is a tough subject for both those who self-harm and those who love them. If you are reading this, it is likely that you either have self-harmed or you know someone who is or has self-harmed and you’re looking to find them help. First and foremost, if you suspect that you or someone close… Read more

The human brain is responsible for just about everything we do and everything we will ever become. For starters, it acts as the body’s central control panel and is responsible for regulating a number of essential functions such as breathing, digestion, blinking, hormone levels, and many others.  Not only that, but the brain is basically… Read more

When many people think of going to therapy, they picture laying down on a couch and talking to a therapist sitting in a chair and avidly taking notes on a clipboard. While this may be a somewhat accurate depiction of what happens during a therapy session, there is much more actually happening below the surface…. Read more

Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental health illness in the United States and that depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide? In fact, The Anxiety and Depression Association of America states that anxiety affects about 40 million Americans, while the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance notes that about 17.3… Read more

As a personal injury attorney, you deal with clients who have been through a lot — both physically and mentally. You’re probably well aware of this. But do you know how to determine whether your clients are getting the mental health treatment they need? Mental trauma often isn’t immediately recognizable, even by the most experienced… Read more

Did you know that May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and that May 9th is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day? Did you also know that according to the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine, one out of every five children experience some form of mental disorder annually? Starting in 1949, the Mental… Read more

Nowadays, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is almost an internet trend. There are a number of social media sites that glorify incorrect notions about what OCD is and are instead redefining it as the preference for neatness and pleasing visual aesthetics. A number of memes, quizzes, and image-based articles confirm how the internet is slowing changing… Read more

Are you considering attending a group therapy session or has your therapist started to encourage you to “try one out”? While many people are familiar with the traditional psychotherapy model of one therapist to one individual, they are often not as familiar with group psychotherapy. To help familiarize yourself with what group therapy actually entails,… Read more

Trauma is a tricky subject. The word “trauma” gets thrown around quite a bit and there seems to be a subjective nature to its definition. With the mentioning of trauma often comes the phrase “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder” (PTSD), which is a legitimate mental disorder listed within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders… Read more

ADD, or attention deficit disorder, is the outdated term for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). In 1987, the American Psychological Association discontinued the use of the term ADD and instead replaced it with ADHD. However, in modern times both terms are thrown about and sometimes this can cause major confusion. In a modern context, ADD… Read more

While parenting is one of the greatest joys in life, it is also one of the most challenging. Parents are responsible for not only meeting their child’s physical and emotional needs, but also teaching them life skills, social skills, and appropriate behaviors. For new parents, overwhelmed parents, or parents with a mental health condition, this… Read more

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD, can have very different effects of children and adults based on their biological sex. In fact, ADHD is exhibited differently in females than it is in males. Because of this difference, ADHD is more commonly diagnosed in males, yet research has found that it affects both sexes… Read more