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Working with older adults can be very meaningful and rewarding. However, misconceptions about mental health and older adults are abundant. These misconceptions may contribute to the lack of trained geriatric mental health professionals, and in turn, a lack of trust in mental health services by older adults. In this pos...
You have probably already heard about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), but you may be hesitant to jump in because the concepts can seem complex and confusing. While a deep dive into ACT is far beyond the scope of a blog post, the basics of ACT will be reviewed and resources will be provided to help you on y...
The first-time l realized that something was wrong was when everything fell apart. My family and I had just immigrated to the United States from Ukraine, and I entered middle school. Starting seventh grade as 12-year-old, awkward preteen is hard enough. And as the new kid, one who didn't speak English and was ofte...
At one point or another in life a person can feel sad or overwhelmed by the demands of daily life. However, when the feelings become continuous, are longstanding or chronic in nature, these may be considered signs of depression. Depression is defined as a chronic feeling of sadness and the inability of a person to feel...
Seeking mental health care is often a struggle, and this struggle can be even more pronounced for older adults. Stigma, inaccurate beliefs about aging, as well as a variety of logistical barriers often hinder older adults from seeking and continuing care. Additionally, geropsychologists or other mental health provider...
As a counselor with specializations in a variety of mental health disorders I have been fortunate to be given many opportunities to provide therapeutic services and achieve desired outcomes for many clients. There are moments during clinical practice where challenging or complex cases can present, but this is where did...
Adversity and maltreatment are known to have profound neurophysiological impacts on a developing child. There is growing evidence that in the earliest years of life, stress and adversity affect development and lead to increased risk of physical and psychological health conditions across the life course. Individuals wit...
Substance use is a broad term that includes the use of alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes/vaping, inhalants, and a variety of drugs/substances, such as cocaine, hallucinogens, methamphetamines, marijuana, ecstasy, opioids, “magic mushrooms,” “bath salts,” as well as the nonmedical use of various prescription drugs.&nbs...
Two plus years of reduced activity and social isolation caused by COVID-19 has led many child welfare professionals to worry about an increase in child abuse. Concerns center on higher stress levels for families due to loss of employment, virtual learning, and the general fear of contracting the virus. We know economic...
Tossing, turning, sweating, freezing, thirsty, up to the bathroom, partner snoring, child is thirsty, twitching, noises, remembering something to do tomorrow, remembering something forgotten yesterday, worry, anger, sadness… and then another day begins. Exhausted. Insomnia strikes almost everyone at some point, es...
It is well known that individuals and communities who have experienced trauma, have an elevated risk for mental health problems, substance use disorders, and physical health conditions. Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) protocols recognize the prevalence and pervasive impact of trauma. As an organizational approach, TIC focus...
When I open my phone’s newsfeed on any given day, there is no shortage of articles about how to lose weight, which foods to eat or not eat, when to eat to maximize weight loss, which workouts boost weight loss, which supplements promote weight loss, and articles showcasing an individual’s weight loss. These articl...
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