A great balance to the many visits I have with younger-aged children are my routine, and hopefully yearly, adolescent physical exams.  It's an opportunity to catch up on the ... Read More »

As someone who is not a person of strong religious faith, I have always appreciated that religious faith provides many with great comfort during the end of life. Many of my patients who believe ... Read More »

 There are mixed reactions to the filming of Jade Goody during the end of her life after a struggle against cervical cancer. I am glad to see the discussion taking place.  Jade Goody is ... Read More »

I can't tell you how many times I am asked this question by teenage patients, older patients, their families, my friends and colleagues.  Marijuana is the most frequently used illicit ... Read More »

The recent financial crisis has effected just about everyone in or way or another.  There have been some tragic losses of life as a result of individual's being so despondent that ... Read More »

Thanksgiving begins the holiday season and with that, all the mixed emotions that go along with them.  This time of year can be especially difficult for those who have lost or are ... Read More »

Daily Strength is a wonderful place to get peer support if you are struggling with mental health issues.  But, in order to accelerate healing and find cures ... Read More »

Today is the two year mark of my mother's passing and I am reminded that grieving is not a linear process.  Over the past few weeks I have noticed some sadness as I've ... 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 »