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Child and adolescent IRRITABILITY is a transdiagnostic symptom and has a broad differential diagnosis
Irritability is a "transdiagnostic" symptom. That means it is not specific to one disorder and child and adolescent irritability can be a...
Jan 302 min read


Put Your Oxygen Mask on First: Self-care before helping others
The recommendation to "put your oxygen mask on first" comes from the safety videos on airplanes. A parent should put their mask on before...
Jan 242 min read


Psychological Impact of the Los Angeles Fires
On January 7th, 2025 fires in Los Angeles began to erupt leading to at least 27 deaths and massive amounts of destruction and loss....
Jan 102 min read


Sleep Difficulties
Sleep Difficulties can affect Everyone Sleep difficulties are a common issue that can really impair quality of life and wellness. Poor...
Dec 18, 20241 min read


Overthinking - could it be an Anxiety Disorder?
Being frozen in thought can make for an iconic sculpture, but excessive thinking can make life difficult. Thinking is a crucial part of...
Sep 20, 20241 min read


High School Mental Health
Any year of school can have its challenges. High school can present some new ones. The academic load increases with many assignments,...
Sep 20, 20241 min read


Mindfulness Breathing Meditation
Mindfulness breathing practices have been shown in research studies to reduce anxiety symptoms. While it might sound simple, breathing...
Sep 20, 20241 min read


Creative Play and Child Development
Creative play is an important part of typical early childhood development. Using imagination, symbolism, and “pretending” engages a...
Sep 20, 20241 min read


Psychiatry Consultation
Not sure where to start? A psychiatry consultation is often the first step. Psychiatric disorders are a clinical diagnosis that requires...
Sep 20, 20241 min read
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