MellaHealth Blog
The Gift of Boundaries During the Holiday Season
We all know the idyllic holiday scene - a happy family gathering by a glowing fireplace as snow softly falls outside...
And There She Goes…
My throat tightened and my eyes were teary as I gave her a final hug before we parted. In her brand-new black converse...
How CBT Is Used to Treat Different Mental Health Conditions
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that has been consistently found to be very effective in...
Recognizing the Signs of Depression: What You Need to Know
Depression is more than just feeling sad or going through a rough patch. It’s a serious mental health condition that...
Understanding the Different Types of Anxiety Disorders
Understanding the Different Types of Anxiety Disorders Learning about mental health can help you gain insight into...
Your Loved One is Struggling with Mental Health … Now What?
Original article by Ivy S. Patt, PhD on we-ha.com “She is always in her room.” “He has been declining to join us on...
Back to School
As the store shelves fill with backpacks and school supplies (a little early in my opinion), we are reminded that for...
My Field Trip to High School
Armed with 50 munchkins, I walked into my daughter’s second period high school psychology class. I was there to talk...
It’s That Time of Year
The holidays are now upon us. For some, this is a time of joy and relaxation; for others, it can stir-up strong...
The Staying Power of Telehealth
Prior to the pandemic, telehealth was a convenient option on snowy Connecticut days where meeting clients through an...
What is EMDR and how can it help me?
During my time as the director of a trauma treatment program, I was constantly seeking the most beneficial trauma...
Reintegration
The pandemic has caused some unique challenges to our connection to the outside world. Who would have thought that our...
OCD in the Age of Hand Sanitizer
I work with many individuals over the years who have OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder. Many of them struggle with...
Why did I start MellaHealth?
Welcome to MellaHealth! I had the idea to start MellaHealth in the fall of 2020 when we were in the throes of the...