A survey was done using more than 20,000 teenagers, which resulted in a disturbing outcome. Almost 15% of these teens had the belief that they would die at a young age.  A commonly held ... Read More »

Sadly, millions of people affected by depression are not being treated for it.  One reason for this unfortunate situation is that many individuals do not recognize their symptoms as being the ... Read More »

What does it really mean when someone says their child is "shy"?  Sometimes it is a purely developmental stage such as the preschooler who is reluctant to let go of their mother's leg or look ... Read More »

If your child is acting out at home or school it could be a good indicator to seek Family Therapy. Often times a child, through their behavior problems, can act as the barometer that ... Read More »

One of the essential features of therapy is the notion of confidentiality. What you say to your therapist is held in the strictest of confidence. This is designed to assist the client to ... Read More »

We have a wonderful feature here on DS that allows a member to create goals. It's great that people enjoy setting and tracking their goals and we have seen evidence of that here. For many years I ... Read More »

With mental health benefits being slashed or all together disappearing, consumers & insurance companies are looking for ways to get in and out of therapy quickly by strategically targeting ... Read More »

A DS member has asked me to address the issue of Adult ADHD or Attention Deficit Disorder. This is a very complicated topic and there is a great deal to know about the subject, but I will do the ... Read More »

Once you have received the names and telephone numbers of a couple of therapists (see my Blog titled How to Find a Good Therapist) then you will want to call each one with a clear set of ... Read More »