by David Stanislaw | Aug 5, 2020 | Therapy
[Image Source: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/coronavirus-selfisolation-depression-depressed-man-protective-1707814663] Losing a loved one is always hard. The closer the relative or friend, the more deeply you will feel their loss. But the COVID-19... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Jul 29, 2020 | Therapy
Your child is shrieking, throwing toys, hitting their sibling, or sulking in the corner. Their anger is out of control. You want to help them control their emotions and stop acting out. Find out how to help your child with anger management. Childhood Aggression is... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Jun 30, 2020 | Anxiety
There is a lot of stress in modern life. Clinical anxiety is different. While anxiety can be triggered or aggravated by life stress, it goes further, affecting your child’s physical and mental health. But often, parents may not realize what is happening. Here are some... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Jun 2, 2020 | Depression
A long-time friend of mine lost a relative to suicide recently. He was but 17. He exhibited all the potential that a bright, well educated, solid, young man might. His father consented to have this disguised version of the eulogy he delivered at his son’s funeral... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Feb 17, 2020 | Depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a common mental state which manifests during fall and winter and shares many symptoms of depression. This article offers a basic understanding of Seasonal Affective Disorder – otherwise known as SAD – and provides helpful measures to... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Oct 29, 2019 | Depression
There has been a controversy swirling about as to whether depression has been too broadly defined by drug manufacturers in an effort to enhance sales. Is it depression or sadness? This has had the effect of turning depression into more of a “medicine” problem.... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Aug 6, 2019 | Depression
This in an interesting article that explores the connection between treatment resistant depression and sleep apnea. The author begins the article by stating that depression is the “leading cause of disability worldwide.” Powerful! It is instructive in that... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Jul 31, 2019 | Anxiety
The comprehensive article below addresses the full range of symptoms that generate anxiety. While the article is titled, “What to know about waking up with anxiety” it is broader than that. It is critical to address chronic anxiety because the release of stress... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Jun 12, 2019 | Depression
A new study published in the journal Health Psychology has examined the link between depression and chronic diseases in women. Source: Medical News Bulletin Excerpt: A large portion of the working population today face an increased susceptibility to multiple chronic... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Jun 12, 2019 | Anxiety
This is a great article from Harvard.edu regarding anxiety during our college years. Excerpt: Even amid the rush of final exams and graduation celebrations at this time of year, college beckons with the chance to live on your own, find new friends, and explore... Read More