For a several years now, I have been fascinated by CVS and their increasing presence in the healthcare industry. Consumer Value Stores (later shortened to CVS and now CVS Health) was started in 1963 i ...
A growing concern in the healthcare field is the pace at which information about diseases and treatments is expanding. Termed the “information explosion,” this phenomenon has led to an expectation tha ...
When it comes to the holidays and family, we can all agree that there is nothing as magical as children’s excitement as they await the big event. We want those moments to be perfect for our little one ...
Unfortunately, self-medication is a common practice for many people living with an anxiety disorder. For some, it is the result of undiagnosed or untreated anxiety while others may simply be seeking a ...
Life after rehab or other treatment can be a pretty intimidating experience. You have essentially left the nest and returned to the real world. However, your counselors know this, and most likely they ...
When a loved one is having thoughts of suicide, family members often do not know how to respond. Many people have found success in therapy and/or medication, but there are things individuals can do at ...
October 14-20 is OCD awareness week, so it seemed timely to discuss some common myths, misconceptions, and questions people have about obsessive-compulsive disorder. OCD is a mental disorder which can ...
One of the most common questions my anxiety patients ask me is about using relaxation exercises and distraction techniques to help manage anxiety. They (rightly) point out that one of the central goal ...
