Seek Help – Suicide is Never the Answer

Posted on: August 30th, 2014

People all over the world were saddened by the tragic news of Robin Williams’ suicide. He was one of those rare talents that doesn’t come along often, equally gifted in comedy and dramatic acting. Upon hearing the news many of us were understandably confused…. Continue reading »

Understanding the Codependent-Addict Relationship

Posted on: August 4th, 2014

Many people believe that addicts are solely responsible for their addiction. There’s an assumption that they made “bad choices” and their addiction is simply a consequence of those choices. In truth, the path to addiction and ongoing addictive behavior is much more complex.

One powerful… Continue reading »

Men Have Eating Disorders Too

Posted on: July 1st, 2014

Knowledge about eating disorders has reached more people in recent years, however, unfortunately, large numbers of people are still uninformed about these disorders, and that can have serious consequences. To make matters worse, it’s not just the general public that needs an education on… Continue reading »

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Posted on: June 9th, 2014

We have all heard the expression, “Nobody’s perfect,” and of course, none of us are. When it comes to our appearance, most of us have something about ourselves we would happily change. Maybe we would prefer to be taller or have fewer freckles. Maybe… Continue reading »

Don’t Let Summer Trigger Anxiety

Posted on: May 21st, 2014

Anxiety Disorder

Most of us look forward to summer. Students enjoy a break from academics and after- school activities. Parents appreciate less structured days and a break from shuttling children back and forth. Families take vacation and spend time outdoors. On the surface, it would… Continue reading »