mental health disorders
Mental Health Tidbits
‘Did You Know’ these ‘Mental Health Tidbits’? 1. ADD/ADHD children and adults are much more likely to wet their beds… why? They usually sleep deeply and don’t easily awaken to the body’s urge to urinate. 2. The experience of ‘déjà vu’ is feeling like you experienced something before when you know that you really did […]
Alcoholism is Considered a Progressive Disease
‘Did You Know’ alcoholism is called a ‘progressive disease’ for a very specific reason? If alcoholism is left untreated, it will eventually physically kill the alcoholic. Approximately one out of every thirty alcoholics dies sober! Alcohol is the cause of 60% of auto accidents. Fifty percent of beds in hospitals are taken because of drug […]
Your Addiction has a Price
‘Did You Know’ your addiction has a price you are paying for it and a cost of having it? The price of your addiction can be easily calculated. If you spend $50 a week for alcohol, nicotine, or another addiction, you have spent $2,600 a year for your addiction; $26,000 for 10 years of your […]
The Drug of Choice for Untreated ADHD and ADD
‘Did You Know’ the drug of choice for untreated ADHD and ADD individuals is usually marijuana? A significant risk factor for adolescent dependence and abuse of marijuana is the presence of a dual-diagnosis such as ADHD, ADD, depression, anxiety, conduct disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, or specific learning disorders. In private practice since 1992, ADD […]
How your Emotions can Heal or Damage your Life
‘Did you Know’ how you handle your emotions can damage or heal your life? Many years ago a lovely friend and business woman, married with two sons taught me this with a simple example about her life. Having had a sore throat for many weeks she went to her family physician, followed by a visit […]
Raising Motivated, Obedient and Loving Children
‘Did You Know’ that fulfilling the basic needs of your child means surrounding your child with a loving environment that provides time, attention, affection, affirmation and security from both parents in adequate amounts? As you seek to raise motivated, obedient, and loving children, it is important to understand how easily you as a parent can […]
Relationship Coaching and Counseling
‘Did You Know’ Relationship Coaching and Counseling can help you redefine your relationships and identify the specifics of what you want in your friendships? Relationships are a primary source of our happiness or our disappointments and frustrations. A healthy positive friendship brings us joy; is accepting of who we are; encourages us to be accountable […]