The role of Body Image on Eating Behaviors in Children and Adolescents.
As children grow through the various stages of development and become independent, they naturally begin to acquire a stronger sense of self and perception of […]
FAMILY THERAPY IS CHILD THERAPY
During my training as a child psychiatrist, there was a significant focus, that any treatment of children and adolescents needed to be in the context […]
The Importance of Silence
We often fail to appreciate the importance of silence in our lives. Like so many other things, we take it for granted. Silence can often […]
Happy Mommy, Happy Baby
Many women across the U.S. battle depression on a daily basis. Depressive and anxiety disorders affect 7.1% and 19.1%, respectively, of the US adult populations […]
STRANGER THINGS and TRAUMA
In my work with children and adolescents, I frequently inquire about their current interests and activities capturing their attention. Over the last ten years, I […]
SEASON’S GREETINGS or “Good Grief”
Many of us grew up watching the yearly Holiday TV special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (Charles M. Schulz 1965) which has become a tradition, and […]
Navigating Middle School: A Guide to Handling Challenges and Embracing Growth
Hello, my name is Sofia. As a sixth grader, I know that stepping into middle school can be a big adjustment. There are new challenges, […]
Hikikomori: The Silent Epidemic of Social Withdrawal
I recently came across the Japanese term Hikikomori, which means withdrawal and specifically refers to an extreme avoidance of social contact. This phenomenon was brought […]
Ghostbusters: Transpiration of Intergenerational Trauma
When I began my training in child psychiatry, my program had a focus on psychiatric issues of children 5 years of age and older. Shortly […]
Role of Bullying in School Shootings: Is there a Congruence or a Myth?
Since Columbine on April 20th, 1999 where two twelfth graders murdered 12 of their fellow students and a school teacher, the incidence of school shootings […]