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Family and relationship problems can be disturbing

All relationships and families go through difficult times and experiencing occasional problems and conflict in personal relationships is normal. Signs that you may be having family problems Disagreements and frequent arguing Drop in communication Angry outbursts Avoidance Physical conflict Family...

Life transition to parenthood

Entering parenthood from being a couple can sometimes become challenging especially if it is your first baby. Caring for a newborn will take a lot of time and energy which ultimately might end up the couple not having enough time...

Are you the parent of a young adult with poor quality of life?

Parenting a teenager is never an easy task. A young adult with poor quality of life may be going through a tough time achieving academic or career goals. As a parent you would notice that your teenage son or daughter...

Navigating Family Struggles with Adolescents

All families experience issues, problems, stressors, and struggles over time. Common family struggles and stressors include discipline problems, issues with communication, parenting concerns, adjustment to divorce or new living situations, or problems acclimating to being a blended family. There are...

adolescents | family struggles | Teens | therapy |

Psychological Impact Of a Government Shutdown

As the government shutdown has ended with another one in February looming, federal workers are feeling the pinch in many ways. As problems accumulate with house payments, car payments, and other expenses, members of a household can find themselves dealing...

Diagnosing and Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder

As the cold winds of winter begin to hit our lips and the leaves begin to change their color, sadness and feelings of dread begin to partake in our daily conversation. We may notice that we no longer look forward...

Separation Anxiety Disorder, Children and Parenting

When Your Child has an Anxiety Disorder Parenting a child with an anxiety disorder such as generalized, social, or separation anxiety disorders can be incredibly difficult. Simple tasks may become challenging for both the parent and the child when anxiety is involved....

anxiety | Children | Parenting | separation anxiety |

ADHD and Executive Function

To understand how ADHD affects your brain, it is important to know first how the brain works. The brain has billions of nerve cells, or neurons, that allow you to move, sense, think, feel, and act. Nerve cells communicate through electrical impulses...

Seasonal Affective Disorder – What it is? Are there Treatments?

Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal affective disorder is a health condition that mainly affects people during the winter. This medical problem has an assortment of symptoms that include: Social isolation Extreme fatigue Brain fog Hopelessness Depression Anxiety Insomnia Changes in appetite...

Depression and its Symptoms

Many people are under the misconception that depression is feeling down in the dumps and that sufferers can just pull themselves out of the rut. In reality, depression is a serious mental health disorder that can be completely debilitating to...

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