Years ago I was finishing my final year of training for my doctorate in clinical psychology. A few months into my internship, I started having spells of dizziness, chest tightness, and headaches. Although Continue Reading →
The issue of youth and technology is one of the most important, and difficult matters facing our world today. I have written and spoken extensively about this topic, and the Continue Reading →
There are days when the worry seems to dominate me When I cannot see outside my headMy eyes reflect in those I know wellAlthough so much is left unsaidI do Continue Reading →
As the COVID-19 pandemic roles on, and anxiety increases about what the fall semester will look like for school, what the economic outlook will be, and just how healthy we Continue Reading →
Every year as the New Year approaches, I find myself getting more nostalgic and reflective. But with a decade fading away, it is especially a time to consider what the Continue Reading →
The past couple of weeks, lawmakers, school personnel, parents, and students have been grappling with what to do in the wake of the Florida tragedy, and a multitude of other Continue Reading →
Evidence increasingly suggests that we and our youth are exhibiting increased levels of anxiety and depression. Consider for one that the suicide rate for teens and young adults (20-24) of Continue Reading →
“Do not be afraid.” For millions of people, this simple statement is much easier said than done. Their lives are dominated by a fear of encountering a specific object, circumstance, Continue Reading →
The other day, I prepared myself to step up to the lectern for a couple of readings at a Mass during a retreat. I could feel my heart thumping. After Continue Reading →
A 13-year-old female enters my office. His parents brought him in because her depression has become so intense that she frequently tries to avoid going to school and has stopped Continue Reading →