The Truth About CBD and Anxiety
by Laura Geftman, LCSW There are so many claims about CBD and anxiety everywhere you look. With anecdotal and scientific evidence mounting that cannabidiol (CBD) enhances well-being and relaxation with an…
by Laura Geftman, LCSW There are so many claims about CBD and anxiety everywhere you look. With anecdotal and scientific evidence mounting that cannabidiol (CBD) enhances well-being and relaxation with an…
By Caroline Platzman As someone who counsels in a tiny residential home situated on the grounds of one of the state’s largest and most infamous psychiatric facilities, my daily norm…
by Mattias Sommers Through scientific study and psychological approach, many professionals have come to recognize the favorable medicinal properties that the cannabis plant possesses. With cannabis, we have to remember…
Have you ever felt the crushing weight of depression? Are you unsure of what options you have for relieving the symptoms? Is someone you know acting differently and you want…
Understanding Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD): How is it diagnosed and treated? Some individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have never quite felt that…
by Caroline Platzman “Jack,” my third grade teacher called out. “Here.” “Stephanie,” she continued, and I felt my heart race and my palms starting to sweat. “Here!” exclaimed Stephanie. I…
By Caroline Platzman The physical effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be unpredictable. If you have experienced something inexplicably horrifying, the entirety of your being, both…
Depression does not discriminate based on gender, although it may be more recognizable in the way women express it over men. The gender differences when it comes to depression…
by Laura Geftman, LCSW For many years, I was all over the place and posting pictures of my adventures near and far. My social media reflected my insatiable wanderlust and…
By Caroline Platzman Just a few months ago, I don't think any of us could have imagined a world in which the city that never sleeps completely shut down. Restaurants,…