Publications on Mental Health Topics

Self-help treatment effective for binge eating, researchers say, by Madison Park, CNN , Mar 31 2010.

“Help to control binge eating could be as simple as a self-help book and check-ins with a health educator, according to new research out this month. ”

Understanding Post-Adoption Depression, by Tara Parker-Pope, New York Times , Mar 31 2010.

“New research shows that depression after the arrival of a child isn’t limited to birth parents: adoptive parents are also at risk for depression after bringing a child home. ”

Google and Facebook raise new issues for therapists and their clients, by Dana Scarton, Washington Post , Mar 30 2010.

“The tremendous availability online of personal information threatens to alter what has been an almost sacred relationship between therapist and patient. How and when a therapist should use the Internet -- and even whether he or she should -- are questions subject to vigorous debate. ”

When Your Looks Take Over Your Life, by Jane Brody, New York Times , Mar 22 2010.

“Though tens of thousands of Americans suffer from body dysmorphic disorder, only recently has research begun to shed light on it. ”

In Haiti, Mental Health System Is in Collapse, by Deborah Sontag, New York Times, Mar 19 2010.

“Haiti's earthquake has exposed the inadequacies of its mental health services at the moment they are most needed. ”

Talk Deeply, Be Happy?, by Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times , Mar 17 2010.

“People who spend more of their day having substantive discussions and less time engaging in small talk seem to be happier, a new study found. ”

Modeling kindness and empathy, by Barbara Coloroso, Boston Globe , Mar 9 2010.

“Barbara Coloroso, author of several books on parenting, bullying, and conflict resolution, says parents must model behavior to create kind, empathetic children. ”

Resources for Parents of Students With Learning Disabilities, by Konrad Walecia, New York Times , Feb 26 2010.

“Many organizations and government agencies help parents to understand and use the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. ”

Money: Nudging Schools to Help Students With Learning Disabilities, by Konrad Walecia, New York Times , Feb 26 2010.

“Federal law says schools must provide an appropriate education for all children with learning disabilities, but parents can help by becoming advocates and experts. ”

Depression's Upside, by Jonah Lehrer, New York Times , Feb 25 2010.

“Is there an evolutionary purpose to feeling really sad? The persistence of this affliction -- and the fact that it seemed to be heritable -- posed a serious challenge to Darwin's new evolutionary theory. If depression was a disorder, then evolution had made a tragic mistake, allowing an illness that impedes reproduction. ”

Pregnancy: Some Depression Relief, Without Drugs, by Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times , Feb 24 2010.

“A study found that acupuncture designed specifically for depressive symptoms seemed to help pregnant women. ”

For Many Latina Teens, Gang Life Adds to Stress, by Meribah Knight, New York Times , Feb 20 2010.

“The experiences of a young Hispanic girl, formerly a gang member, typify the pressures such girls face. ”

Children: Rate of Chronic Health Problems Rises, by Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times , Feb 19 2010.

“Researchers said rates of problems like obesity and asthma doubled in the past 12 years, but many conditions resolved themselves during childhood. ”

Is your child a bully?, by Lylah M. Alphonse, Boston Globe , Feb 18 2010.

Study Suggests More Veterans May Be Helped by Talking About Killing, by James Dao, New York Times, Feb 13 2010.

“Killing is the one thing many combat veterans avoid discussing when they return home, whether out of shame, guilt or a deep fear of being misunderstood. ”