by D Sandrow | Jun 5, 2026 | Happiness, Mental Health
Body image is often discussed in the context of appearance, or self-esteem, but it reaches much further into daily life. It influences how people experience their own sense of confidence and belonging. Midlife can bring renewed attention to the body for reasons that...
by D Sandrow | Feb 16, 2026 | Mental Health
Is Weekly Therapy Enough? Treatment Decisions in Mental Health Therapy rarely unfolds in perfect, predictable steps. Most individuals arrive hoping for steady progress, but the reality involves waves of insight, periods of challenge, and moments when the work itself...
by D Sandrow | Oct 7, 2025 | Mental Health
When most people think about OCD, they picture someone washing their hands compulsively or checking locks repeatedly. These visible compulsions represent only a fraction of how the disorder actually manifests. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is defined by intrusive,...
by D Sandrow | Sep 16, 2025 | Mental Health
Understanding suicide risk in youth means looking beyond the most visible signs. While some warning signals are clear, many are subtle, especially when distress is masked by other behaviors or traits like withdrawal or perfectionism. The earlier we’re able to notice...
by D Sandrow | Sep 16, 2025 | Mental Health
In recent years, the mental health needs of children and adolescents have drawn urgent attention from families, schools, medical professionals, and policymakers. While concerns about youth well-being existed long before the COVID-19 pandemic, the disruptions of 2020...
by D Sandrow | Aug 12, 2025 | Mental Health
Vicarious trauma occurs when we absorb the emotional and psychological impact of others’ traumatic experiences. Unlike direct trauma, where you experience a threatening event firsthand, vicarious trauma develops from witnessing, hearing about, or being exposed...
