by Joseph Yeretsian, MD FAPA | May 10, 2020 | Counseling, Depression, Dialectical behavior therapy, Relationships
DBT is a type of counseling that helps us learn how to seize the moment, cope more easily with stress, improve relationships, and regulate emotions. So, it is helpful for many of us create more stability in our lives. It was at first intended for those with borderline...
by OptiMindHealth Support Team | Jan 31, 2018 | Adolescence, Depression, Parenting, Relationships
Success and FailureI had quite a fruitful conversation with a mom a couple of weeks ago, and thought it might be worth sharing. I have not seen this family for a while and the mom reached out to me because her youngest daughter, who is a middle schooler, was having an...
by OptiMindHealth Support Team | Dec 15, 2016 | Adolescence, Depression
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), depression affects almost 16 million men and women in the US. The study found that the prevalence of depression in youth ages 12-17 increased from 8.7% in 2005 to 11.3% in 2014. The prevalence of depression...
