How to Talk to Children About Coronavirus
Talking to Your Child About CoronavirusThe COVID-19 pandemic has even the bravest among us feeling anxious about the future. It doesn’t help that news coverage is centered solely on [...]
The Impact of Stress on Your Brain
An Article About Stress by Caroline Smith, MA, LPC, CSAT-S, CMAT, CIP, EMDRDirector of Intensive Workshops, Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction ServicesStress, COVID-19, and Your BrainDid you know [...]
Alcohol Rehab for Older Adults in Mississippi
Alcohol Use in Older Adults It’s a familiar story: many people have a grandfather who has always enjoyed his liquor – as such, the family does not see an [...]
The Difference Between Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
American culture focuses intensely on lofty beauty standards and numerous fad diets to achieve them. Perhaps no one is more intensely affected by these influences than young women, who are at [...]
Autism Assessment | What to Expect from Your Child’s Evaluation
Autism is a complex disorder characterized by marked difficulties in interpersonal communication along with a need to engage in repetitive, ritualistic behaviors. Identifying autism early in life can make an incredible difference [...]
New Study: 25% of Children Showing Signs of Smartphone Addiction
Can Smartphones Be Addictive?Today, over half of American children own a smartphone by the age of 11. This number jumps to 84% for teenagers, whose lives are shaped by continual phone [...]
Is Sex Addiction Real? Insight into Compulsive Sexual Behavior
What is Sex Addiction?Sex addiction, also referred to as sexual addiction or hypersexuality, is defined as a progressive intimacy disorder characterized by compulsive sexual thoughts and acts, despite consequences. The categorization as [...]
Mental Illness in Teens and Young Adults
When your child has been diagnosed with a mental health condition, it can make you question your parenting. However, mental illness isn’t your fault, or your family’s. While researchers are just [...]
The Dangers of Intentional Sleep Deprivation
A Disturbing New TrendThe human body needs sleep, just as it needs air and food. During this time, you are able to restore chemical balances and heal, while writing [...]
Treat Gambling Addiction as an Illness
Gambling addiction, also referred to as “problem gambling” or “gambling disorder,” is a common behavioral addiction that requires professional treatment. Just as with a substance use disorder, those with gambling disorders are [...]
Self-Harm in Young Professionals
When individuals become overwhelmed, whether by mood disorders or the stressors of daily life, they may attempt to cope in destructive ways. For some, this means engaging in self-harm. [...]
New Evidence Links Marijuana and Psychosis
As more and more states legalize marijuana, use of this drug has become more common and more socially palatable than in years past. Many people may falsely assume that [...]
