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…
Read More 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…
Read More Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the most common mental health disorders among children and adolescents. OCD symptoms may go unnoticed for months and years until the symptoms are severe…
Read More By Lauren Stutman, Psy. D. and Lily Spost, M.A. Have you ever felt like you were not in the driver's seat when strong emotions take hold of a situation? If…
Read More Welcome to the New Year. This is the time when many people make resolutions for self-improvement to achieve a new, improved ‘you’. Whether it is a new exercise regimen or…
Read More “We’re concerned about Blake,” the preschool teacher said. “He doesn’t seem to hear us when we call his name. It’s like he zones out.” Her tone was gentle and caring,…
Read More It’s that Time of the Year Again… Summer is coming to an end, and the academic year has begun. Long, relaxing days spent lounging by the pool are replaced with…
Read More Social Phobia versus Shyness Social phobia also known as Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is not simply extreme shyness. Many people experience some shyness and discomfort, especially in new situations or…
Read More Many parents and teachers assume that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most prevalent childhood mental health disorder. In fact, anxiety is the most prevalent mental health disorder in…
Read More Feeling the need to “rescue” your child from discomfort: Although it can be heart wrenching to see your child in any kind of pain, teaching them that pain is an…
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