As we continue to learn more about the mind-body connection, many physicians and therapists have become aware that poor eating habits can worsen symptoms of depression and anxiety, while a more healthful diet can lift your spirits and help keep you energetic and productive all day...
by Nathaniel Prentice, LCSW, CAS-PC September is National Suicide Prevention Month. As a way of honoring the importance of suicide prevention, I’m writing today to bring it out into conversation. Suicide is one of those extremely difficult conversations topics. There is a lot of stigma about suicide,...
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...
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 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...