Archive for December 2017
The Holiday Blues: 9 Tips for Coping With the Stress of the Season
The holiday season is supposed to be full of peace, joy, and happiness—right? Then how come you often feel frazzled and dizzy just thinking of all the demands parties, shopping, baking, and entertaining put on you? And why do you shudder at the thought of all the obnoxious and unwelcome “guests” that invite themselves to…
Read MoreTeen OCD and PANDAS: Is There a Connection Between the Two?
PANDAS—Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. Unfortunately, it has nothing to do with cute black and white animals. To the contrary, it’s actually a scary condition that some have estimated affects 1 in 200 children. But what does it have to do with teen OCD? Understanding PANDAS PANDAS usually begins with a seemingly…
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