Suicide is now the second leading cause of death among adolescents. According to the CDC and National Institue of Mental Health, suicide was the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10-14 and 25-34 , the third leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 15-24, and the fourth […]
One year into the pandemic: The impact on child and adolescent mental health, as seen through the lens of a child psychologist
April 15, 2021 by
Isn’t it bizarre to realize it’s been one year since the world changed? One year since this scary, deadly virus came at us and we were told to stay at home. One year since we went through the unthinkable. Stay at home orders, schools closed, concerts, pro sports, all sports, graduations, proms, homecomings, birthday parties […]
Self Love: It’s More than Chocolate and Bubble Baths
May 14, 2018 by
We hear a lot today in the media and in social conversations about self care and it’s got a lot of buzz. But what does it really mean to practice self care and self love? It’s important to recognize that caring for our own basic needs is essential to not only survive, but thrive. Self […]
How Do You Know if You’re in an Abusive Relationship and What Your Anxiety May Be Telling You
December 4, 2017 by
Have you questioned your relationship and wondered if it is unhealthy or even abusive? You may think this should or would be an obvious question to answer and while sometimes it may in fact be so, it may surprise you how often the answer to the question it is not so obvious. The signs of […]
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