The holiday season is upon us and if you’re anything like me, you’ve already begun preparations. The season moves swiftly beginning with Thanksgiving. Though it doesn’t actually happen until the…
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1) Loneliness? Plan a Date with YOU! Many people don’t have family to spend the holidays with. If this is the case, then use this opportunity to treat yourself to…
Caring for a friend or family member can be a rewarding and challenging experience. Many caregivers will attend to the needs of others before their own needs. While this may…
To Drug or Not to Drug? That Is the Question. Many parents agonize over the dilemma – “Should my child be medicated for OCD?” To make an informed decision, let’s…
As the new school year approaches, students and parents may feel a variety of conflicting emotions. Some may welcome the consistent and predictable schedules involving homework and sports yet they…
Here at RFC, not only do we promote awareness, we advocate for ACTION. We are so proud to feature Brandon, a RFC alumnus, who wrote the following about OCD. We…
Summary of the Study This past year, I studied the treatment progress of some of Renewed Freedom Center’s (RFC) patients for my dissertation project. Specifically, I examined how effective the…
If adolescence is typically a time of storm and stress, imagine the intensified nature of this storm for an acculturating minority teen and his/her family. As it is, adolescence is…
The sad truth is that mental health services are underutilized and shunned upon in many cultural minority groups. As an African-American, the reason why I got into the mental health…
Migrants to the United States often experience depressive symptoms due to various reasons, including war, economic hardship, and language barriers. Amongst the various depressive symptoms are insomnia, loss of energy,…
