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According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), an estimated 21 million adults in the United States (about 8.3% of all U.S. adults) had at least one major depressive episode in 2021. For adolescents, about 5 million (20% of U.S. adolescents aged 12 to 17) had at least one major depressive episode in 2021.…

As a mental health professional, I have worked with families, teens and young adults for over a decade. One thing that I repeatedly see is the power struggle parents have with their children. More specifically, about their mental health treatment. It’s common to have a parent call me to either get their child into the…

In today’s world of constant demands, blurred work-life lines, and social obligations, setting healthy boundaries has become essential for protecting mental health. Whether it’s in our relationships, work environments, or even with ourselves, boundaries are the invisible lines that define what is acceptable, tolerable, and sustainable. Without them, emotional exhaustion, resentment, and anxiety can quickly…