September is Suicide Awareness Month “Pilar’s Corner” addresses a common question: How can I tell if my family member/friend is severely depressed or suicidal and what can I do? By recognizing signs and symptoms of depression and knowing factual information about...
Author: Pilar Cárdenas-Gimber, LMFT Whether you are choosing a new psychiatrist or have already chosen one, there are a multitude of factors that come into play and your psychiatrist will be vitally important in your successful treatment. Psychiatrists are medical...
Both in my profession and as a mother of a 22 year-old daughter who has been living with bipolar disorder since age 12, I have personally seen the difficulties experienced by both the loved one and those who care about him/her, particularly at the outset. My hope is...