by Arbor | May 18, 2017 | Articles
Definition: Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) often manifests itself through excessive stubbornness, revenge-seeking behavior, and an inability to compromise. Children with ODD may test limits by deliberately ignoring others, instigating arguments, and blaming...
by Arbor | May 12, 2017 | Articles
Definition: a pervasive and persistent low mood, accompanied by low self-esteem, and a loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities for more than two weeks. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a disabling condition that adversely affects a person’s...
by Arbor | May 11, 2017 | Articles
Happy Mother’s Day! I am sure that if the mothers of various nations could meet, there would be no more wars. — E.M. Forster Parents want the best for their children. We want our children to be happy, safe; to achieve their dreams, to be proud of who...
by Arbor | May 9, 2017 | Articles
Definition: Depressed mood for most of the day, for more days than not, as indicated by subjective account or observation by others. During a 2 year period (1 year for children/adolescents), individual has never been without symptoms for more than 2 months at a time....
by Arbor | May 4, 2017 | Articles
Shine On The sun shines on everyone without discrimination. – Pema Chodron, Buddhist None of us thrives in darkness. We need to step out from the shadows to soak up the energy that comes from the light. Yet, sometimes we can feel as if grace and fate and all...
by Arbor | Apr 30, 2017 | Articles
Definition: Bipolar Disorder I is a form of major depression. It is characterized by one or more manic episodes usually followed by a major depressive episode. This cycling between mania and depression is where the term “manic-depression” comes from. These manic...
