As a mental health professional, one of the questions I often receive from friends and family is, “Do you have any recommendations on how to find a therapist?” Determining insurance coverage First, you’ll want to find out who your insurance…
October is Depression Awareness Month With over 300 million experiencing depression worldwide, it is one of the most common mental health conditions that exists. Depression affects people of all ages, ethnicity, race, gender and income levels. Yet depression can look…
Suicide is a difficult topic, but it’s too important to ignore. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24. Despite a common belief that only teens and adults die by suicide, younger children…
When legal matters overlap with mental health issues, things can get a bit muddy, and it can be difficult to know where to turn first. Do you seek legal counsel or find a psychologist to conduct an assessment? Do you…
Originally intended as a day for relaxation and celebration of the American worker, Labor Day today is very different from the first Labor Day in 1882. Back then, a largely industrial and agricultural workforce could disconnect from work on Labor…