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 […]
Tranquility Within: Intersection of Stress, Well-being and Meditation
Understanding our body’s response to life’s stressors is crucial. Whether these stressors originate from work, home, or personal circumstances, they can leave us feeling overwhelmed, […]
Child Development & Behavioral Milestones: Does Family Routine & Structure Play a Role?
As children grow through the various stages of infancy (2mo – 1yr), and toddlerhood (1 – 4yrs), there are salient physical signs and abilities that […]
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 […]
BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO THE FUTURE
During my adolescence, I was sent to a boarding school abroad. I remember being flooded by all sort of emotions, including fear and excitement, during […]
Do you struggle to take the tablet away from your child?
Put that tablet down! Go outside! No, you can’t have your iPad back! Take a break, do something else for a change. Do these phrases […]
This is like totally normal, right?
I hope this article will illuminate that different emotional and mental well-being states look different for everyone. I also hope that everyone can take time […]
¿Cuándo es el momento adecuado para dar a un hijo un teléfono celular?
Español Vicky paso dos semanas en la unidad de cuidado intensivo de un hospital local después de una sobredosis intencional en un intento por acabar […]
Hi, Welcome To Your Life. How May I Help You?
We can all agree that we live in a world with many opinions, right? I mean, that’s what makes our world great; we are all […]
The Different Flavors of OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that affects many people. OCD has a genetic predisposition and frequently has a familial presentation. It is […]