Politics As Usual

Republicans are beginning to realize that banning abortion needs a bit more nuanced thought. After the ten-year-old child who had to travel to another state after being raped, they’ve had a come to Jesus moment. The trouble is that most Republicans don’t know how to be nuanced— they are supposed…

By Dr. Moriel McDuffy Social Media is a relatively new technology, and there is not much research on how it affects our mental health. There are some obvious benefits of social media, including increased communication between long distance friends, helps others to feel connected, and can be positive for those…

By Dr. Moriel McDuffy Finding a therapist that is right for you can be difficult. There are many therapists, including licensed social workers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, licensed professional counselors of mental health, and some unlicensed but certified therapists. Searching for the right therapist can be confusing. …

By DR. MORIEL MCDUFFY As a therapist, I hear people compare themselves to others all the time. In almost every example, it is a negative example. …

By Dr. Moriel McDuffy If you are a parent of a child with behavior issues, you may have asked yourself does my child have ADHD? ADHD is a common diagnosis for children. However, some argue that ADHD is over-diagnosed. What is ADHD? ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and…

By Dr. Moriel McDuffy If you have anxiety in certain situations, it can be normal. What is anxiety? In its simplest form, anxiety is worrying about the future or the unknown. For example, an athlete who is about to compete may have some anxiety. An athlete may experience butterflies in…

As I watch the Impeachment trial, I realize that Congress still does not get it. The raid on the capital is about outward corruption, dangerous rhetoric, and lies. Even after the crowd threatened to kill democrats and Republicans, most Republican senators still refuse to admit that Trump’s rhetoric and last…

Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com I want to start this post by being clear. In the last 4 years, several politicians were complicit in the lies and poor behavior Donald Trump has shown. Trump used many dog whistles to call upon racist extremists, including when he told the proud…

By Dr. Moriel McDuffy As I watch Congress debate impeachment, a theme has emerged. Many Republican Congressional leaders are saying impeachment will further divide the nation. Some say it is an interesting debate. However, it’s an easy decision to impeach. You can tell who people are during a crisis. America…