Depression
Depression is a vast and complicated disorder that is quite misunderstood among many people. Clients may enter my office reporting such problems as lack of concentration, loss of energy, weight change, insomnia, irritability and disinterest in things that had previously given them pleasure. When I …
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders affect between 1% and 3% of the population, 90% are mostly young females. A specific type of eating disorder is Anorexia Nervosa which is a disorder in which the person restricts their eating due to an intense fear of gaining weight, refuses to maintain an appropriate weight, and …
Marijuana
Marijuana is a dangerous drug, not just because of its chemical properties, but because of its theft properties. Marijuana (a.k.a. pot or weed) robs people of maturation; weed is a depressant, just like alcohol, but unlike the effects of one alcohol drink, the effects of one bowl or joint can last …
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is Driven by Intense Fear
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an illness that affects about 2.3 percent of American adults. Men and women suffer equally from this illness, and it affects children as well. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is actually two disorders: the obsessive part is unwanted thoughts, while the compulsive …
Gossip in the Workplace is Unprofessional and Hurts Others
Twenty years in corporate America has given me enough experience to accept the fact that gossip can be stronger than the truth. Throw on top of that the hundreds of clients that I have treated that also have worked for, or currently work for rumor mills, and one might guess my disposition on gossip …
Are You Interested in a Career in Mental health?
I have been in the mental health field for over twenty years and I still enjoy when people ask me about the career choices in my field. Fortunately, I have worked in numerous settings including clinics, hospitals, and universities. This broad background has given me some unique insights about the …