Climate Change and Mental Health

Climate change can have a significant impact on mental health. One of the primary reactions to climate change is eco-anxiety or the anxiety associated with climate change and global warming. Many people, especially young people, think that government leaders are not...

Self-Care

In the spirit of Valentine’s day some reminders to practice self-care. In the broadest sense self-care is about looking after your physical, emotional, and mental health. It is what we do to protect, maintain and improve our well-being. Self-care is not indulgent or...

OCD and Children

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is more than just handwashing, neatness, and rigid behaviors. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a complex anxiety disorder, characterized by obsessions which are unwanted and persistent thoughts, and compulsions which are repetitive...

Ten Steps Parents Can Do to Avert Suicide

Adolescents can be challenging to understand.  Sometimes it’s hard to know how they feel or what they think.  As parents, we become concerned and worried about our children’s behavior. It’s important to become your own expert about the signs and symptoms that indicate...