Amazon deals with millions of products. That is no excuse to not have a strong commitment to quality control, to say nothing of a powerful dedication to moral and social responsibility. In other words, Amazon should know better than to offer a product for sale that openly espouses, even jokes about, a severe psychiatric disease … Read More
Fall is back-to-school season and throughout our country children are hoisting on new backpacks while teenagers are trying to figure out their new class schedules. Although children often lament the end of summer vacation, most students look forward to a new school year for a variety of reasons. It could be rejoining friends, kicking … Read More
There are certain realities in our world today. Here are two of them: people, especially females, love chocolate and many young people are looking for a new way to get high. So, the obvious thing for an aspiring entrepreneur to do is conflate the two. Coco Loko is a caffeine-laced inhalable chocolate product that promises … Read More
In this blog, we often write about the issue of opiate addiction throughout our country. Most people know the problem is widespread and quite dire. Unfortunately, it is easy to become inured to statistics. Just as the death of one child places into bold relief the tragedy of a tornado that killed thousands, the story … Read More
Families are profoundly impacted by an eating disorder. When a daughter moves into the dangerous world of anorexia or bulimia, her parents often feel as though they are all alone in this struggle. Fortunately, as they gain in personal knowledge and reach out, parents soon discover that eating disorders have reached epidemic levels in our … Read More
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. For some, this means tea parties, brunches and handmade gifts covered in glue and glitter. For others, the holiday is bittersweet. Those who have lost mothers, are estranged from mothers, or long to be mothers themselves may struggle with complicated and mixed emotions as the day approaches. For … Read More
Two weeks ago, America went wild over Super bowl 51. Immediately following the big event, MVP Tom Brady had only one thing to worry about: where was that darn jersey. Conversely, halftime entertainer, Lady Gaga, was faced with a far more serious issue: intense fat shaming. Despite the fact that this world-famous singer gave a … Read More
For those in recovery from a substance addiction or eating disorder, the holidays can prove an extremely challenging time. Certainly, this is the case for those with alcohol or food-related issues, due to the pervasiveness of spirits and treats during this season. But they are not alone. From Thanksgiving all the way through January 1st, … Read More
We all know the importance of the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s a day to spend time with family members and express gratitude for that which is good in our lives. As clinicians in the behavioral health field, we are also profoundly aware of the challenge that an extravagant Thanksgiving meal can present to those struggling with … Read More
In the United States today, approximately 30 million people have some type of an eating disorder. A full two-thirds of these individuals are female. This comes as no shock. Our society in and of itself is far harder on females than males in every possible regard. Advertising, primarily geared to women, say we must purchase … Read More
