Welcome!  This blog will focus on  de- stigmatizing and demystifying  mental health disorders.   My specialty is working with children so much of the focus will be on issues that affect children.  Mental health disorders in children are growing at an alarming rate. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), 13% of children between the ages of 8 and 15 have a diagnosable mental disorder.  That is startling yet reflects my experience in working with children in school settings.

In 2007, I recognized that if I was going to make any impact on the lives of children and their families, I needed to take a more proactive stance. I needed to extend my reach beyond the boundaries of my private office.  If I was going to play a role in decreasing the taboo of mental health disorders and increase access to mental health services, I needed to create a more visible presence in many communities.  
I'll talk about  my very successful process in the next blog post.

Again, welcome.  If you're interested in learning about specific issues, let me know.  
If you're a mental health professional, who is interested in learning how to expand your reach, decrease the stigma of mental health services, I can show you how.