I have Leigh McCullough’s book, “Treating Affect Phobia” on my bookshelf in my office. I originally purchased this book and studied it during my post-graduate studies, and since then, it has become a vital part of how I practice. What does “affect phobia” mean? It simply means being afraid of (phobia) your feelings (affect). This impacts…
Category: Depression
Helping Your Teen With Depression
Parents often ask me, “What can I do to help my daughter with her depression?” U.S. News & World Report has succinctly listed ways to recognize depression in your teen as well as things you can do. I would also add to the list: Don’t take it personally. Your relationship with your teen may be…
Post-Election Anxiety
Have you experienced any post-election anxiety? If you are a therapist and reading this, perhaps you have noticed this coming up with your patients. I have been seeing this more and more, and I think it’s worth recognizing it for what it is and normalizing it. Read more about it here.
Mental Health Kiosk
Though not perfect (or human), I love the way that technology has helped to advance so many fields. Check out this “MindKare Kiosk,” a walk-up technological device for college students that briefly assesses their mental and emotional well-being. If the assessment determines that the student could benefit from additional help, it provides a crisis hotline….