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Ask Dr. Christine: Youth Mental Health

Ask Dr. Christine: Youth Mental Health

February 10, 2023

By Dr. Christine Crawford How Do I Start The Conversation About Mental Health With My Child? We all know that […]

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The Power and Value of Insight

The Power and Value of Insight

February 8, 2023

By Sarah Ryan Anosognosia, the psychological term for a “lack of insight,” manifests in an inability to understand that you […]

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Facing the Aftermath of Abuse: My Ongoing Journey Towards Healing

Facing the Aftermath of Abuse: My Ongoing Journey Towards Healing

February 6, 2023

By Meghna Prakash If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, suicide or substance use crisis or […]

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Finding the Right Treatment Fit

Finding the Right Treatment Fit

February 2, 2023

By Max E. Guttman, LCSW As a mental health professional and someone who lives with mental illness, my best advice […]

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The Crisis Of Youth Mental Health

The Crisis Of Youth Mental Health

January 11, 2023

By Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. Cheslie Kryst was crowned Miss USA, achieved her J.D. to work as an attorney to […]

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Emotional Recovery From Psychosis: Trusting And Believing In Yourself Again

Emotional Recovery From Psychosis: Trusting And Believing In Yourself Again

December 15, 2022

By Sarah Ryan Recovery from psychosis typically requires medicinal and therapeutic intervention: medication to target cognitive recovery and therapy to […]

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My Journey To Reduce The Stigma Around Male Disclosure Of Child Sexual Abuse

My Journey To Reduce The Stigma Around Male Disclosure Of Child Sexual Abuse

December 12, 2022

By Phil Goldstein Until I was 30 years old, I had I had never been to therapy before; I always […]

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Thoughts On The Pandemic, Trust Issues And Trauma Survivors

Thoughts On The Pandemic, Trust Issues And Trauma Survivors

December 6, 2022

By Rachel Sullivan, LCSW People who have experienced abuse can struggle with the ability to trust others. A common refrain […]

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Expressive Arts Therapy: A Sensory Approach To Trauma Healing

Expressive Arts Therapy: A Sensory Approach To Trauma Healing

December 2, 2022

By Margot Harris When Cathy Malchiodi, Ph.D., Director of the Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute, prepares for an […]

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Mental Health and the Holidays

Mental Health and the Holidays

December 1, 2022

The holidays are a time when we are supposed to be “merry and bright”. Unfortunately for many, the holidays are […]

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