Anxiety disorders in children are relatively common but often under-diagnosed due to the presentation of the symptoms. In adults, anxiety can often be tricky to diagnose as well...
Anxiety in Children
May 12, 2011 · By Emily Pensky, L.I.S.W. · 3 Comments
How To Help Yourself Quit Smoking
April 22, 2011 · By Sara Goldman, M.D. · 1 Comment
Most people know that smoking cigarettes greatly increases the risk of developing lung cancer. But there are other health risks, including...
Caregiver Stress
April 22, 2011 · By Judy Levendula, L.I.S.W.-S. · No Comments
Learning that someone close to you has a terminal illness is a chilling experience. You may feel afraid, helpless and alone, even a little disoriented. It's hard to know how to handle the situation...
Improving Your Mental and Physical Health
October 07, 2010 · By Sara Goldman, M.D. · 2 Comments
Are you stuck in the cycle of starting and stopping healthy behaviors? Try some of these suggestions to improve your physical health, your mental health and your quality of life...
College-Bound
September 10, 2010 · By Richard Rakos, Ph.D. · No Comments
Richard Rakos, Ph.D., spoke about the college transition for both students and parents on The Robin Swoboda Show Wednesday, August 4...
Father-Daughter Relationships
June 23, 2010 · By Michael Pollak, P.C.C., and Nanette Auerhahn, Ph.D. · No Comments
Michael Pollak, P.C.C., and Nanette Auerhahn, Ph.D., spoke about father-daughter relationships on The Robin Swoboda Show Friday, June 11...
Bipolar Disorder
April 16, 2010 · By Sara Goldman, M.D. · 2 Comments
Although Bipolar Disorder cannot be cured, people with Bipolar Disorder can live healthily. The goal of treatment is not to "flatten" your personality, but rather to manage your illness so that "the real you" can emerge...
Boomerang Kids
April 12, 2010 · By Paul Taller, Ph.D. · 2 Comments
The "Boomerang Kids" phenomenon - young adult children who move back home after living on their own, whether in college or otherwise - continues to boom as college costs (and student loans) escalate and unemployment for the 20-something generation shows no signs of abating.
Conflict Management
January 19, 2010 · By James Minikowski, IMFT · 2 Comments
Conflict, arguments and fights happen, but if we focus on using a few simple skills, we can avoid situations where resentment and anger negatively shape a relationship and destroy the feelings we have with our loved ones.
Motivating the Underachiever
November 17, 2009 · By Philip Epstein, Ph.D. · 4 Comments
Is your child an underachiever? Typically, these children are bright and capable, but month after month, year after year, they achieve grades that are far below expectations for their ability...