Two major hurricanes back to back. Wars across the globe. Famine in Sudan. Political unrest. An approaching election. The barrage of bad news feels relentless. Every headline, every talking head on TV, every push notification, or yet another panicked Instagram reel,...
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has long been misunderstood, and many myths about it continue to shape public perception, originating everywhere from movies to TikTok. These misconceptions can be damaging, leading to misdiagnosis, misunderstanding, or a lack of support...
In mental health care, psychological assessment serves as a cornerstone for understanding, diagnosing, and effectively treating a wide range of psychological conditions. Through a collaborative psychological assessment, individuals gain clarity, validation, and the...
Welcoming a new baby into a family is a momentous occasion. Joy, love, excitement, stress, overwhelm, and exhaustion exist. For some new parents, the postpartum period can be clouded with feelings of sadness and anxiety. Postpartum depression (PPD) affects...
In mental health care, psychological assessment serves as a cornerstone for understanding, diagnosing, and effectively treating a wide range of psychological conditions. I’ve witnessed firsthand the power of the assessment process in providing individuals with...
I will proudly tell anyone who will listen that my dad spent his career as a ranger in the National Park Service. Now retired, spending his days walking his dog and playing his guitar, you’d never know that in the 1970s and 1980s, he was a search and rescue ranger,...