Although having mental health benefits gives many more people access to therapy, it comes at a price.  Given changes happening in health care law, it’s essential to know the long term costs of using health insurance to pay for therapy. Many people call my office and immediately ask, “do you take ...read more

Whether it’s politics, sports, entertainment, or corporate America, there are tons of stories of people covering up for the sins of leadership. Why would people who claim to know better throw themselves under the bus for someone else? Last week, the president’s former attorney was sentenced to ...read more

Travel anxiety can make going anywhere, even for vacation, feel like a disaster waiting to happen. The right mindset and gear can prevent panic and increase the chances of having a great time. The Travel Anxiety Trap Having to deal with new people, places, and situations can put you constantly on ...read more

Forget the guilt over your Thanksgiving feast! It turns out that some of our Thanksgiving staples are great for your brain. Check out how some of your favorite foods boost your brain health. A Positive Spin On Thanksgiving Favorites Full disclosure: The idea for this post came to me while I was ...read more

Most adults who struggle with anxiety have been dealing with it since they were teens, some since childhood. The emotional and physical scars of anxiety have impacted their relationships, jobs, health, and ability to enjoy their lives. Not helping teens manage their anxiety sets them up for a ...read more

Is it better to fall off a health cliff or prevent a crisis by using key strategies? This book is required reading for people who value their health. ...read more

Anxiety can make traveling, even for vacation, very difficult. Regardless of what kind of anxiety you have, leaving your regular routine and surroundings can cause intense distress. Having to deal with new people, places, and situations can put you constantly on edge. Different spaces or ...read more

This post contains triggering material. Last week, the world lost the creative sparks of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain due to suicide. Their deaths triggered memories of Robin Williams’ suicide in 2014. All three were rich, famous, talented, and admired. They seemed to have it all. Why would they ...read more

It’s that time of year: graduation. It’s so much more than just a ceremony. It marks the end of a life stage, transition, and the start of something new. This transition is especially hard for teens and young adults struggling with anxiety or depression. Help your grad by giving them the gifts of ...read more

There is a lot of information about anxiety, depression, and mental illness on line. While some of it is true and helpful, a lot of it is false and damaging. It’s hard to figure out who you can trust. Here are 3 key rules for finding excellent mental health information on line. Is Everyone a ...read more