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Lack of Sleep and Teen Brain Development
Written by Kathie Blake, Psy.D. Teenagers and Lack of Sleep Teen girls that come in to my office don’t always talk. However, one thing they do say almost 100% of
Coping with Holiday Stress
By: Abigail Saneholtz Psy.D Licensed Psychologist Tis the Season for Traditions and Joy but it can Lead to Holiday Stress The holidays can be a wonderful and joyful time of
Psychological Trauma
By Lisa Averoff, LMHC What is Psychological Trauma? Trauma is a Greek work that means wound. Today we are used to seeing it used in hospitals as “the trauma unit”
Safe Driving on the Information Superhighway
A Guide to Social Media, Information Technology and Electronics For Youth Mental Health By Michael T. Smith, Ph.D. and Benjamin Snyder, Ph.D. Evidence that we are living in an age that is
October is ADHD Awareness Month
ADHD Awareness Month – Frequently Asked Questions From Concerned Parents By Michael T. Smith, Ph.D. Most children will occasionally forget to do their homework, act without thinking, daydream during school
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: Beyond the Baby Blues The birth of a child is a wonderful time in a family’s life! Soon-to-be parents often take many months to prepare a
Online Therapy – What is it?
What is Online Therapy? With the click of a mouse or the tap of an app, you can have instant and inexpensive access to a therapist, or so make the
How Much Screen Time is Too Much?
I was meeting with a family of a 7 year old whose favorite activity is time on his iPad. “Is too much screen time making my child more easily frustrated?”
13 Reasons Why …..A Word of Caution for Parents
The new Netflix series 13 Reasons Why is a controversial new TV production. Many preteens and teens have likely learned about the show through social media or been told about