Those who study psychology have long recognized that child abuse and neglect can lead to lifelong emotional problems. Now, scientists also have begun to learn that abuse and neglect of children can also lead to medical illnesses including heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes,...
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...
Are you a young adult, age 17 to 26, who has been dealing with anxiety, panic attacks, or phobias? It can be very helpful to meet with others your age who have struggled with the same issues. Psych Choices of the Delaware Valley, in Drexel Hill,...
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...
Nate Prentice, LCSW, CAS-PC is a therapist at Psych Choices who recently completed a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Pastoral Counseling. We invite you to read his own recent blog posting where he muses about the recent tragedy in Connecticut. Nate discusses what we can...
Many Psych Choices clients are familiar with Max, the little dog who spends all day with therapist Emily Kahn-Freedman. Although Max is loving and easygoing most of the time, he's had his behavior problems. Our client Chris S. is an experienced dog owner who offers...
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...
Psych Choices of the Delaware Valley now offers pharmacogenetic testing Personalized Medicine Psych Choices physicians and nurse practitioners can now order a special test to help determine the best medication for you. Personalized medicine draws upon the fact that every patient is a unique individual....
