Why Lay Management of Medication Withdrawal Is Dangerous

A March 17, 2025, article in the New York Times (updated March 24) by Ellen Barry worried me and should be read by all with an interest in Mental health care. The article on Laura Delano’s national movement—that lay coaches supervise the taper and discontinuation of psychoactive medications in vast numbers of patients—encourages an overly […]

Is Time Management a Strength or a Challenge For You?

Time management is often framed as a simple life skill, but did you know it’s a complex, brain-based skill? That’s right! Many times, it’s assumed that if we’re running late, we must be disrespectful, uncaring, or lazy! In fact, our brains manage how we perceive, plan, and operate within time, and like any brain-based function, […]

Preventative Conflict Management for Leaders

My last post focused on specific strategies to resolve workplace conflict. But let’s be honest. Most of us don’t relish the idea of managing conflict, whether that occurs at work or in our personal lives. We already have enough stress, don’t we? That’s why I want to follow up with some quick tips for being […]

Disaster Relief Management — Community Resiliency Model

The Disaster Relief Mobilization: Community Resiliency Model Preparation Program (DRM:CRM) is a trauma-informed, resiliency-focused initiative designed to support communities before, during, and after a disaster. When disasters strike, they often cause widespread damage to a community’s infrastructure, posing significant Mental health challenges for children, teens, and adults. Survivors may face the loss of loved ones—family, […]