Children’s Mental Health and Tragedy

I offer my deepest condolences to those killed, families and friends impacted, and the community of Aurora, Colorado, over the catastrophic shootings and the tragic loss of life. Let us hope for the full recovery of those who were injured and that the healing process...

Mental Wellness: Beating the Holiday Blues

As Andy Williams sang in his 1963 hit, December can be “the most wonderful time of the year!” But for some, it feels like anything but wonderful. This phenomenon, called the “holiday blues,” is more common than many of us realize. Here are some interesting facts and...

Becoming Hot Spotters: Agents of Change

Recently I attended the 2011 Collaborative Family Health Association conference in Philadelphia with my colleague Dr. Lynda Frost. The annual conference focuses on integrated health care, an area of particular interest to the foundation. At the conference, we learned...