The Psychology of Writing Down Goals
Every year, millions of people worldwide set New Year’s resolutions – a tradition dating back thousands of years. Whether your goals are to get fit, save more money, make [...]
Video Game Addiction Explained
Gaming is a hobby for billions of people worldwide. You may enjoy playing video games to bond with your children or connect online with friends. Many online, phone and [...]
How to Stop Intrusive Thoughts
If you live with a mental health issue like anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder, you are probably intimately familiar with intrusive thoughts. Since these can be so [...]
Process and Behavioral Addictions
Detox from alcohol or opiate addiction is never fun, and avoiding relapse is rarely easy, but at least those in recovery have the option of permanently doing without the [...]
C-Section Awareness | Cesarean Sections and Postpartum Depression
Pregnancy and childbirth can be an emotional roller coaster. It’s common for moms-to-be and brand-new moms to experience feelings like joy, anxiety, excitement and fear, sometimes simultaneously. But motherhood [...]
Raising a Child with Autism
An autism diagnosis can be especially challenging for parents. However, this condition is completely manageable, and with the right support and care, kids with autism grow up to live [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Does Your Child Have a Technology Addiction?
Many parents find themselves frustrated with pre-teens and teens who just won’t get off their phones or computers. While this may only be a minor annoyance to some, others [...]
Postpartum Anxiety: The “Hidden Disorder” Affecting New Moms
After giving birth, it’s normal to experience the “baby blues” – a collection of negative emotions caused by hormonal fluctuations and new life stressors. If left unaddressed, these symptoms [...]
Cross Addiction: Replacing Substances with Compulsive Behaviors
Replacing One Addiction with Another Cross addiction, also called addiction transfer, occurs when someone exhibits two or more addictive behaviors. These can include physical dependence on alcohol or additional substances, [...]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dr. Dixon Mitchell One of the core dimensions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is observing andhelping patients become more aware of their automatic thoughts and the relationship automatic thoughts [...]
