In our monthly series, clinicians share the behind-the-scenes of their work and life. They talk about what it’s like to conduct therapy -- the surprises, trials and triumphs -- and how they personally cope with stress. They also ...

It continues to amaze me that contemporary parents who are so concerned about their children's health and safety continue to ignore all the evidence that school is increasingly an unhealthy place for ...

People with bipolar disorder can face many challenges -- from the illness’s fluctuating feelings to its destructive effects on relationships. Below, two experts reveal some of the biggest obstacles and offer strategies to overcome them. Challenge: Uncontrollability “Bipolar disorder can ...

Dreams can provide us with a wealth of information. But many of us dismiss our dreams. Robert Moss encourages individuals to embrace their dreams and better understand them. Below, Moss explains why understanding our dreams is so important, how ...

It’s a disorder that leaves you at the mercy of your moods, but tends to be subtle enough that you may not even understand you’re struggling with diagnosable symptoms. It’s not particularly common, and there’s not much information available. Cyclothymia affects up to ...

The choice to breastfeed an infant is intensely personal. Yet because of the well established health and psychological benefits of breastfeeding for both the mother and infant, it has also become a medical decision. For this reason, any real or perceived disadvantage of breastfeeding should be ...

Q: Our 14-month-old son constantly awakens during the night and won't stop crying unless we hold him for long periods of time. We have tried "following the book" and ignoring his cries but he just doesn't stop and after 30-45 ...

Couples are often surprised just how much a baby changes their relationship and their lives. In fact, “A baby will change virtually every component of your life: physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, relational, social, financial, logistical and spiritual,” ...

BOOK REVIEW.
From the first sentence, Blake Butler’s poetic voice is clear. He writes: “Into the version of the sky above my house one afternoon when I was twelve, the nearby high school released a flood of pink balloons.” Throughout Nothing: A Portrait of Insomnia, Butler does not lose this creativeness, nor does his unique vantage point ...

BOOK REVIEW.
Into Your Dreams: Deciphering Your Unique Dream Symbology to Transform Your Waking Life, by Janece O. Hudson, Ed.D. is a comprehensive guide to unraveling the mystery of those nocturnal dialogues we call dreams. Unlike most dream books and interpretations, here is a personalized look based not solely on science or esoteric belief systems but an integral ...

Depression is as much a somatic (physical) disorder as it is a psychological one. Energy loss is a common somatic symptom. It can easily set off a debilitating cycle that prevents depression from lifting. That’s because the less ...

Ever wonder why you keep having the same dream over and over again, what your nightmares actually mean and why some dreams seem downright wacky? For most of us, dreams are a mystery. They make little sense — ...