Posttraumatic stress disorder, (PTSD), is a real illness. With symptoms that last more than one month, PTSD has various forms depending on the time of onset to the duration of the stress symptoms.

Children today are experiencing unprecedented challenges. Social isolation adds layers to the challenges of children becoming depressed. Here are some signs of suicidal ideation that parents should look for.

A child’s opportunities to engage in play are a cornerstone of healthy and happy development. However, what are we to do when the very definition of play has changed so drastically since the invention of the smartphone?

You just learned that your best friend’s husband died suddenly. She is grief-stricken and everything in you wants to comfort her, but how? What do you say? What can you do? Your words feel so inadequate in the face of such pain.

Grief and loss are a natural part of human life. Experiencing loss does not simply lie within the confines of processing death… it is all around us.

What do you see when you look in the mirror? Maybe a better question to ask is, “Who do you see?” This can be a difficult question for some, because our reflections provide more information than simply a physical description of the person looking back at us.

A constant state of being defensive can leave us unable to do our very best while at work. Here are some suggestions to decrease stress at work to avoid burnout.

Here are 7 ways to improve your sleep hygiene and sleep quality.

Part 5/5. Michael C. Roubicek, PhD, LCSW - aka ‘Dr. Mike’ - shares five lessons he’s learned about life in over 20 years of working with Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery patients.

Part 4/5. Michael C. Roubicek, PhD, LCSW - aka ‘Dr. Mike’ - shares five lessons he’s learned about life in over 20 years of working with Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery patients.