Social Anxiety Disorder, also known as social phobia, is the feeling of extreme fear of judgement of scrutiny in social or performance situations. It has the power to disrupt daily life by limiting or preventing social and romantic relationships. Social anxiety disorder can also impact professional or academic performance and […]
Four Issues to Talk About in Premarital Therapy
People in this country are waiting longer than ever before to get married. Since living together and potentially having children without being married is socially acceptable in most parts of the country now, some people are seeing very little reason to married at all. Premarital Therapy Strengthens Communication When people are […]
Seven Commonly Asked Questions in Couples Counseling
The idea of couples counseling may seem daunting. According to Purdue University’s Couple and Family Therapy Center, getting your partner to agree to go is the most difficult part of couples counseling. Once you get over the first hurdle, you can start down the road to real healing. There are […]
Six Social Skills That Could Help Your Child Succeed
There are many children in the world who have inherent trouble interacting with others. There are a great many reasons why this is true. Regardless of the reasons, having sound social skills can help your child succeed in school, friendship, work and other important aspects of their lives. Social skills […]
The Cure for Childhood Boredom
As loving parents we do the best we can for our kids and we want them to be happy. We spend as much time with them as we can and we make sure they have toys and many other things to play with and enjoy. So it comes as no […]
Stopping Generational Patterns of Anxiety
These days, the statistics on anxiety in children is alarming. Approximately 1 in 5 children in the United States meet the diagnostic criteria for an anxiety disorder. Go back 10 to 15 years and the incidence was half of what it is today. Also, parents who struggle with anxiety themselves […]
If You Have An Anxiety Disorder, Will Your Child As Well?
Twenty-five to 30 percent of kids under age 18 suffer from an anxiety disorder, and some of the time that anxiety is inherited. Parents who struggle with anxiety themselves could pass that anxiety along to their children through their parenting styles, according to a pediatric psychiatrist. That’s why your children […]
Case Study: Boston Bombing Caused PTSD in Child Witnesses
Child witnesses of the Boston Marathon bombings of April 2013 are more likely to have developed PTSD than those who didn’t witness the attack, according to a team of local psychiatrists from Boston University. Researchers found that the rates of PTSD among children who witnessed the attack were comparable to […]
The Long-Term Effects of Name-Calling on a Child
It doesn’t take a child psychiatrist to know that calling children negative names can be cruel and hurtful. But according to new research, the names children are called can do long-term damage, even going so far as to influence the adults they become. Being Called Fat Influences Girls’ Appearance in […]
How Can Taking A Generic Medication Affect Me?
One of the things I am often asked about when prescribing medications is the possibility of obtaining a generic medication. While these can be a great money saving option, it is important to keep in mind that a generic medication may not have the same amount of active ingredient as […]
