Getting Your Child the Help They Need
Many parents don't know where to turn when their child is facing mental health issues. As a parent, nothing is more difficult than watching your child struggle. Understanding how, when and where to...
View ArticleAddressing Mental Health Treatment Barriers
It is important to be realistic about the obstacles you may face when seeking mental health treatment for your family. This piece offers an overview of some of these difficult barriers.read more
View ArticleWhen Helping Your Child Becomes Enabling
Most parents tend to be highly emotional when it comes to their children, and this can impact their decision-making when it comes to parenting. It is important to be able to recognize the difference...
View ArticleIs Your Child Dangerous?
Some parents may fear that their mentally ill son or daughter could become violent. This is a terrifying and often numbing admission, but should be addressed without delay. Learn more about how to...
View ArticleWhen Your Child Doesn't Believe She Is Ill
Do you find yourself campaigning to convince your mentally ill adult child that he is, in fact, ill? You may be wasting your time and energy. Learn the most constructive (and destructive) approaches to...
View ArticleCoping With Guilt and Avoiding Manipulation
Guilt is common for moms and dads of even healthy children. When a child is ill, the guilt can reach overwhelming magnitude. In order to be your healthiest self, it is important to get a handle on...
View ArticleWhat to Expect During Psychiatric Hospitalization
Pursuing psychiatric hospitalization for your child is a terrifying decision, laden with unknowns. Some parents may even avoid making this difficult decision because they don't understand what to...
View ArticleParenting a Substance Abuser
Parenting a child with a substance use disorder can be isolating and frightening. Read on to learn more about what to expect and stay tuned for future blog posts about how to navigate this emotional...
View ArticleThe Emotional Toll of Parenting a Substance Abuser
A continued exploration of the impact of parenting a child with substance use disorder.read more
View ArticleCutting Through the Hype About Anti-Anxiety Medication
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal explores the potential impact of taking sleep and anti-anxiety medications. But these results should be interpreted with caution...read more
View ArticleTeenagers With ADHD: the Growing Need For Transitional Care
Research in recent years has shown that AD/HD persists from childhood into adulthood about 30 percent of the time. Treatment maintenance is an important goal for these individuals.read more
View ArticleThe Importance of Your Diagnosis
Beneficial psychiatric treatment is impossible without a proper diagnosis. Learn more about what it takes to obtain an accurate diagnosis.read more
View ArticleIs Your Therapist the Right One?
Not all therapy is created equal. When you're dealing with your mental health and your very personal story, it is important to have a trustworthy and professional therapist there to assist you. How...
View ArticleFive Things Therapy Can't Do
Psychotherapy can be a useful tool to help individuals struggling with mental illness or situational stressors. But it is important to know that there are limits to what it can do. Read on to learn...
View ArticleDepression: An Underestimated Illness
Depression is often misunderstood or underestimated. Learn more about this prevalent and serious diagnosis.read more
View ArticleSmoking and Mental Health
We all know that quitting smoking is imperative to one's physical health. The lesser discussed benefits is the impact on mental health. Read on to learn more.read more
View ArticleUnderstanding Anorexia Nervosa
No single factor can fully explain every case of anorexia, clinicians should understand central causes and risk factors.read more
View ArticleFour Mental Health Rights You Need to Know About
An integral part of coping with mental illness is understanding your rights. This allows you to advocate for yourself during the treatment process. Read on to learn more.read more
View ArticleADHD and Substance Abuse
A recently published study reveals a connection between ADHD and substance use. Read on to learn more.read more
View ArticleTreatment Compliance Issues in Mentally Ill Adults
Medication can ease a tremendous burden in some adults with mental illness. Why, then, do some individuals avoid medication altogether? And why do some discontinue their treatment, even when it seems...
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