Posted on June 24th, 2010 by knordal
When the mental health parity act passed in 2008, we all did a little victory dance. The new law meant improved and fairer coverage for those who use their benefits for mental and behavioral health treatments. At the American Psychological Association, we celebrated the victory, excited with what was accomplished. Parity isn’t just about money [...]
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Posted on June 17th, 2010 by ymyb
I have treated many women over the year for post-partum depression. Now, we all know the data that says that women are susceptible to the condition or the more benign form of “baby blues,” basically due to fluctuating hormonal factors. But it’s not just women who feel sadness or depression after becoming a new parent. There’s a new study that just came out stating the men can experience post-partum depression too. While this study is making the rounds of news headlines, it’s not all news to me.
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Posted on May 20th, 2010 by drstephaniesmith
Going to see a psychologist is hard. Picking up the phone to make the appointment is tough, getting yourself to the appointment is even harder, and then actually opening up and talking once you’re there can be a huge challenge. When my clients talk to me about how tough it was for them to make that first appointment, one of the reasons they often cite is that they have been afraid of what I might be thinking about them. Below are some fears and truths about what psychologists really think about their patients.
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