By Lauren Steffes (originally published on our affiliate site, The Mental Well) These past few months have been some of the most difficult many of us have ever experienced. From escalating racial tensions, a divisive presidential elections, and, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic, modern-day living seemed to morph into a crisis of apocalyptic proportions from …
By Myra Strassler, LCSW-C As an older adult, which I do consider myself, changes in one’s life can be a bit more challenging to accept than when we were younger. Back then, our days seemed more planned to include some combination of family, work, and social occasions. We always had a plan B and chances …
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By Ezra Fromowitz, LMSW Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a well-known, and widely diagnosed, mental health condition. In fact, close to 10% of U.S. children between the ages of 2 and 17 years old have been diagnosed with it. Symptoms of ADHD may include: impulsivity; difficulty with concentration, organization, and completing tasks; and …
I’m enjoying the laid back hazy days of summer as much as I possibly can, savoring every minute of sunshine that comes my way. But I know what is lurking out there in the humid shadows. The back to school circulars have already showed up at my doorstep and the emails touting back to school …
Ilene Federman, LCSW-C “Can we screen you for Depression?” That’s the first question ten thousand incoming freshmen will be met with as they move into their dorms on the campus of UCLA later this summer. In response to the skyrocketing number of cases involving depression in young people, UCLA has launched the Depression Grand Challenge, …
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“Can we screen you for Depression?”
That’s the first question ten thousand incoming freshmen will be met with as they move into their dorms on the campus of UCLA later this summer.
In response to the skyrocketing number of cases involving depression in young people, UCLA has launched the Depression Grand Challenge, an initiative that will help researchers study causes and treatments of this debilitating disease.
By Jeffrey Wolfish, LCPC You don’t need a calendar to know that Passover, the “holiday of freedom” celebrating the Jewish Exodus from Egypt following 210 years of slavery, is almost here. Passover is regarded as the “birth” of the Jewish nation, deriving its name from the fact that during the final plague against the Egyptians …
Gunfire from a high-rise hotel rains down on a crowd at an open air country music festival on the Las Vegas strip. As of now, 59 victims have died, more than 500 others are injured. The horror that played out late Sunday night is a nightmare you hope would never happen. If you’re the parent …
Ilene Federman, LCSW-C We send our children through 12 years of school with one goal in mind – preparing them for an independent future. For many, the first real experience in getting by on their own comes when they go to college. But how do we know if our kids are emotionally prepared to deal …
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By Julie Morton, LCSW-C “Who’s your friend that loves to play? Bing Bong! Bing Bong!” If you’ve taken your child to see the movie Inside Out they may be singing this song. After all, it’s often easy to talk about portions of a movie or personal memories that are silly and playful. Inside Out …
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