Most people are aware that insomnia, or difficulty falling and staying asleep, can be one of the major symptoms of depression. Treatment for depression often relieves insomnia, but not always. And what many people don't realize is that insomnia can come first: Losing sleep leads...
By Nate Prentice, LCSW, CAS-PC Ever since I was 4, I had a fear of heights. When I was 4, I had to walk down a flight of stairs that had no handrails, and were simply sticking out of the wall. I can still remember the...
The New York Times posted a blog recently that examined the ingredients for a happy marriage. As anyone married longer than 6 months can tell you, sustaining a happy marriage is not as simple as it may seem. Ask yourself, "What can I do in...
At the recent conference of the American Psychiatric Association, Dr Noah Freedman attended a course on the use of melatonin in the treatment of sleep disorders. Here is a summary of what he learned. Do you have difficulty falling asleep at night, and then difficulty getting...
(reprinted from our May 2011 Newsletter) Are you as kind to yourself as you are to your friends and family? If not, you may be at greater risk for depression and other health problems, even including weight gain, recent research suggests. Studies show that many people who...
by Nate Prentice, LCSW and Emily Kahn-Freedman, LMFT If you are reading this, it is probably because someone suggested that you may benefit from talking with someone about what is bothering you. Perhaps you have tried other avenues, including medication, but feel stuck and are interested...
by Emily Kahn-Freedman, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist It's been a long day and you've had another long argument with your spouse. You've aired all your grievances and made crystal clear all the ways he has to change. Finally you've decided that it's about time to...
by Nathaniel S. Prentice, MSW, LCSW Feelings of overwhelming anxiety can be very uncomfortable. When I was in graduate school, I found myself easily overwhelmed by the fact that I would have 2-3 20 page papers due a week, and I would have problems sleeping...