by Dr. Rebecca Durkin | Feb 12, 2024 | Health & Wellbeing
Forty-nine percent of Americans are planning to do nothing for Valentine’s Day this year. In fact, as a population our love for Valentine’s Day is statistically declining more and more each year. Reasons to fall out of love with Valentine’s Day are varied. Here are...
by Dr. Rebecca Durkin | Oct 1, 2023 | Health & Wellbeing
Heading back to school this fall I am getting to watch my son learn to write this year. He is very entertainingly learning to spell. (He recently wrote a note to his friend “Will-Yum” and a label for his “swim-soots” drawer.) But it has also been fascinating to see...
by Dr. Rebecca Durkin | Jun 6, 2023 | Health & Wellbeing
“Should I be taking medications to help me feel better?” Our therapists and psychiatrists hear this question often. The short answer I give is (as with everything) it depends. Even the idea of discussing psychiatric medications makes many people anxious. So, before...
by Dr. Rebecca Durkin | Nov 5, 2022 | Health & Wellbeing
988 FAQ Q: What is 988? A: 988 is a nationwide telephone hotline. It functions similarly to 911. However, unlike 911, which covers emergencies in general, 988 has been specifically created to respond to mental health crises. Q: When are the 988 counselors...
by Dr. Rebecca Durkin | Oct 10, 2021 | Health & Wellbeing
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY: October 10, 2021 The first week of October is designated Mental Illness Awareness Week and October 10th marks World Mental Health Day! This gives us a great opportunity to challenge the existing stigma surrounding mental illness. Unlike many...
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