Publications on Mental Health Topics

Kids and self esteem, by Michael Jellinek, M.D., The Newton Tab , Mar 4 2008.

Pitfalls of Perfectionism, by Hara Estroff Marano, Psychology Today, Mar 1 2008.

“Perfectionism may be the ultimate self-defeating behavior. It turns people into slaves of success—but keeps them focused on failure, dooming them to a lifetime of doubt and depression. It also winds up undermining achievement in the modern world. ”

Screening Kids' Mental Health, by Karen Brown, WBUR , Feb 28 2008.

“Recently, the state started requiring that all pediatricians screen their young medicaid patients for mental health problems....some worry the screenings could put more stress on a mental health care system that's already under strain. ”

When Strains on Military Families Turn Deadly, by Lizette Alvarez and Deborah Sontag, New York Times, Feb 15 2008.

“An examination of cases of fatal domestic violence and child abuse indicate wartime pressures have complicated the Pentagon's efforts to change the current system. ”

When anxiety is at the table, by Jeff Bell, New York Times, Feb 6 2008.

“Separating the salt and pepper shakers or worrying whether the cutlery is clean enough are just some of the woes that can befall obsessive-compulsive diners. ”

Your Military Family Network: Your Connection to Military Friendly Businesses, Resources, Benefits, Information and Advice, by Military Family Network (MFN), 2008.

Drita, My Homegirl, by Jenny Lombard, 2008.

The Elderly and Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse, by Belinda Basca, Prevention Tactics, 2008.

“"Prescription drug use is on the rise in the United States. With that comes a rise in abuse and misuse, especially among the elderly as they are more likely to be taking prescription medications. Individuals 65 years and older account for one-third of all medications prescribed, which is disproportionate to the percentage of the population that they represent, approximately 13% of the population in the United States." ”

Bird, by Zetta Elliot and Shadra Strickland, 2008.

Divorce Is Not the End of the World: Zoe's and Evan's Coping Guide for Kids, by Stern, Zoe, 2008.

Remember This, by S.T. Underdahl, 2008.

Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? Stopping the Roller Coaster When Someone You Love Has Attention Deficit Disorder, by Gina Pera, 2008.

Resurrection After Rape: A guide to transforming from victim to survivor, by Matt Atkinson , 2008.

Emotion Processing in Persons at Risk for Schizophrenia, by Laura Phillips and Seidman, 2008.

The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse, by Dan Allender, 2008.