Sometimes parents find it challenging to recognize the signs of separation anxiety in children. After all, it’s perfectly normal for children to go through stages during which they don’t want to be apart from their parents. The primary phase like this is just before or after the child turns about one year of age. It […]
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Understanding selective mutism is no easy task. After all, there is no physical reason why the person can’t talk. In fact, you may see it as “they won’t” when in reality they can’t. Yes, physically they can speak, but emotionally there is a block. Nevertheless, it seems like they should be able to talk. As […]
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Learning how to recognize clinical depression might save your teen’s life. Mental Health America reports that approximately one in five teens suffers from clinical depression. Moreover, it can lead to suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for college-aged youth. It is the third cause of death for adolescents. However, four out of […]
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As a child therapist in San Diego, people frequently ask me how to know whether or not their child needs therapy. It’s not an easy question to answer. Every child is different. That said, if you have concerns as a parent then it’s wise to trust your gut. If you think that your child might […]
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As a child psychologist in San Diego, parents frequently ask me questions about therapy for their children. One of the most common questions is, “what kind of therapy does my child need?” This is a very good question. Of course, the answer depends on a child’s unique needs. Each child is different. Therefore, they’ll each […]
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It can be tough to decide whether to go to individual vs. group therapy. On one hand, they have a lot of similarities. Therefore, you are likely to gain benefits from either experience. On the other hand, there are important differences between the two approaches to therapy. One might turn out to be what you […]
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If you are seeking information about help for hoarders, then chances are that you already know that there’s a problem. However, it can be tough to know for sure whether or not it’s time to seek help. Hoarding behavior is progressive. In other words, it starts out small, and it adds up over time. When […]
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Despite panic attacks being the blunt of cartoons and TV sitcoms, these episodes are no laughing matter. In fact, people have reported feeling like they were dying while in the throes of a panic attack. Your outlook may not always be this bleak as these episodes can produce many different symptoms, but you may have […]
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Although depression is one of the most common mental health conditions—falling in line behind anxiety—many people are unsure of how to treat it. Or, if treatment for depression is even effective. After all, depression is well known for destroying careers, relationships, and lifestyles. In short, there can be many victims of this mental health condition. […]
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Treatment for anxiety in San Diego runs far and wide. Some options are cutting edge and innovative, combining new medications with talk therapy, for example. Other options involve making seemingly rudimentary lifestyle changes for anxiety. As you may have imagined, there is a treatment to fit every lifestyle. What may come as a surprise, however, […]
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