Sadness is a normal human emotion. We’ve all felt bummed out, let down, and brokenhearted at various times. But how can you tell the difference between normal sadness and depression? Sadness or a low mood is not always an inappropriate response. There are many events or stressors in life (death of a loved one, a […] Read more…
Recent studies have shown a clear link between obesity and depression. In this post, I’m going to focus on a few key questions: What is the link between obesity and depression? Does one condition cause the other? Can treating depression help with weight loss? And vice-versa? What is the link between obesity […] Read more…
Recent studies show that more than 65% of students feel high to extreme levels of stress. If you’re a current student, this probably doesn’t come as much of a surprise. It might seem that every spare minute (and even minutes you cant spare) is spent worrying – about your current assignments, about your future plans, […] Read more…
This week we are sharing a video on conflict resolution from an esteemed colleague, Dr. Jennie Byrne of Cognitive Psychiatry of Chapel Hill in North Carolina. These steps are simple and can be used at home or at work. Please let us know if you find this helpful or have any additional questions. I’d love […] Read more…
Suicide prevention is possible. Additionally, studies show that health care providers can have a much greater influence on preventing suicide than what is typically understood or assumed. In fact, according to a study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, almost half (45%) of individuals who die by suicide have visited a primary care provider […] Read more…
Being the parent of a student with ADD or ADHD comes with a number of challenges. However, as a parent, if you can learn to effectively advocate for your child, it can make a big difference in both their day-to-day school experience and their overall experience and outcome in the educational system. When teachers understand the […] Read more…
It can be quite easy to get sucked into patterns of negative thinking. And, while we all know that negative thinking leads us down the wrong road, sometimes it is not so easy to stop it. This article will give you 10 quick and simple ways to start this important shift away from the negative […] Read more…
We all have selfish tendencies and that’s perfectly normal. But, what’s not okay is being selfish all the time. It’s important to remember, especially in relationships, that it’s not just about the needs of one person. Here are 3 ways to deal with selfish people more effectively. 1. Set Boundaries This is very important with […] Read more…
I picked up a People magazine from my waiting room while en route to a conference and was reading about Madison Holleran, a U Penn freshman who was a beautiful track star with a 4.1 GPA who committed suicide by jumping off a 9-story garage on January 17, 2014. People Magazine isn’t the type of […] Read more…
Insomnia frequently co-occurs in patients who suffer from ADHD. While many people believe that insomnia, in the setting of ADHD, can only be due to use of stimulant medication, many patients with ADHD take longer to “unwind” at the end of the day as part of the primary process that is underlying the illness itself, […] Read more…