In recent years, awareness of the unique challenges faced by transgender youth has grown. Despite increasing visibility and support, LGBTQ+ youth—and particularly trans youth—continue to face disproportionately high rates of mental health struggles, including an elevated risk of suicide. According … Read More
Childhood trauma is an often misunderstood issue, with many parents unaware of the wide variety of experiences that can contribute to emotional and psychological distress. While physical abuse or neglect might be top of mind when thinking about trauma, many … Read More
With an afterword by Sasha J. Mudlaff written for parents and other caregivers offering extensive suggestions for helping traumatized children and a list of other sources that focus on specific events. Published by Magination Press: Books for Kids from the … Read More
What to Do When You Worry Too Much guides children and parents through the modern cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of anxiety. Now revised and expanded with a Second Edition Workbook, this groundbreaking best- selling series has … Read More
As parents, we all share a deep concern when we see our teens struggling, and rightfully so. Over the last decade, there has been a significant and troubling increase in anxiety, depression, and suicide rates among teens. The Centers for … Read More
Becoming a new mom can be overwhelming, with the constant worry about whether you’re doing everything right and the fear of making mistakes that might affect your baby. It’s a feeling many moms share, and it’s even more intense for … Read More
We live in a time of unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, news, shopping, gaming, gambling, texting, tweeting. As a result, we’ve become vulnerable to compulsive overconsumption and the average smartphone has become a modern-day hypodermic needle delivering … Read More
The increasing rates of autism worldwide necessitate adequate and thorough autism assessments. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that approximately 1 in 42 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States. This growing … Read More
What if instead of being weird, shy, geeky or introverted, your brain is wired differently? For adults with undiagnosed autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there is often an “aha!” moment–when you realize that being neurodivergent just might be the explanation for … Read More
Introduction In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the mental health challenges faced by men and the significant benefits of therapy in addressing these issues. Historically, societal expectations have discouraged men from seeking help for emotional and psychological … Read More