Few Halloween costumes are completely politically correct. But there are lines that can be crossed when it comes to holiday attire. Mental health professionals caution people that when choosing a costume, look at not just what might generate giggles (or interest from...
For most people, the promise of spring is a time of excitement and optimism. Blooming flowers, new leaves, and the world coming back to life are signals of renewal and growth. But what if the re-emergence of spring doesn’t make you feel hopeful? What if it has...
When Adult Anger Is A Problem—And When It Can Be A Positive In the last week or so, there’s been plenty of discussion online about a website called shipyourenemiesglitter.com. When stories about it went viral, the popularity of the site blew up, to the point where it...
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, often my greatest challenge lies not in managing patients’ care, but in coping with insurance issues that arise from their diagnoses. As the open enrollment period nears, I think it’s a good time to revisit the issue of mental...
