The Effects of Cyberbullying on Social Media and How to Prevent It
What is cyberbullying? Cyberbullying is defined as the willful and repeated harm inflicted using computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices. For example, a person […]
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 […]
Healthy Eating For Young People
We are living in a time when there are more overweight children than ever before, yet many are malnourished. How can that be? The average […]
Breaking Boundaries: The Rise of Neuro-Psychiatry in the Era of Generation Z
A transformative shift is underway in the vast expanse of mental health. As we stand on the brink of a new era, the once-rigid boundaries […]
Emerging Adulthood: An Extended Journey
Parents frequently ask themselves, when will our kids finally grow up? The concept of adolescence has been around since the beginning of the 20th century, […]
Trouble Sleeping? Tips for Restful Sleep
Sleep is one of the most essential activities of life, accounting for approximately one-third of our lives. The quality and amount of sleep we get […]
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 […]
Non-Suicidal Self Injury: A silent cry for help
Self-harm behavior, or non-suicidal self-injury, is a complex and often misunderstood behavior referred to as deliberate injury to one’s body without an intent to die. […]
Natural Disasters and Mental Health: A psychiatrist’s perspective
Natural disasters have a profound impact on the mental health of individuals and communities. The emotional toll of witnessing the devastation, losing homes, loved ones, […]