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Binge Eating Disorder is a condition that is only recently gaining attention and awareness. Formally recognized as a medical condition in 2013, it is the most common eating disorder among U.S. adults, affecting an estimated 2.8 million Americans. It affects … Continue reading →

by Dr. David Schopick When we think of sleep disorder, we tend to think of insomnia, but there are other sleep disorders that can affect a person’s ability to work, attend school, or live a normal life. What is a … Continue reading →

Years ago, we called it teasing. Kids were encouraged to become stronger by tolerating the teasing, if not learning to give it back. Educators as well as parents often dismissed their children’s concerns. Sometimes, it was easier to “normalize” it … Continue reading →

Bullying is an issue in our society like never before, with many pages devoted to the ongoing problem in schools, the added issue of cyberbullying, and the devastating affect it is having on a generation of children. Most parents worry … Continue reading →

by Dr. David Schopick Chances are, there are people reading this article who have suffered from abuse. The abuse may have been physical, emotional, or a combination thereof. It may be buried in their past or they may still be … Continue reading →

by Dr. David Schopick Those who have experienced abuse often see themselves as victims, and indeed they have been victims of horrible experiences. However, in order for healing to take place, it is important for those who have suffered abuse … Continue reading →

by Dr. David Schopick According to the American Pain Foundation, about 32 million people in the United States report pain lasting longer than one year. Anywhere from one quarter to one half of patients suffering from pain issues told their … Continue reading →

We all experience stress as we go through life, and sometimes our levels are extra high. The kids are late getting ready for school; the car is making a troublesome noise; we have a big deadline at work–as things pile … Continue reading →

No one likes to see summer end, but for some people, the shortening of daylight and increase in stormy weather triggers a form of depression, otherwise known as Seasonal Affective Disorder. What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? Seasonal affective disorder … Continue reading →

by Dr. David Schopick Chronic illness affects millions of Americans nationwide, and many of those victimized by illness are also suffering from depression. A chronic illness is considered to be one that either lasts for a very long time, or … Continue reading →