Young adulthood is a time of tremendous change and growth. It is a period filled with new experiences, challenges, and opportunities. However, it can also be a time when mental health struggles emerge or intensify. Therapists play a crucial role in supporting young adults' mental health by providing guidance, tools, and a safe space to explore emotions and challenges. This article explores how therapists contribute to the well-being of young adults and offers practical advice for those...

Poppy In working with my clients I have been overwhelmed by their sense of cynicism. Why wouldn't they be cynical: they were born into 9/11. Yes, that's my daughter, born in 2001, missed most of college due to COVID and wracked with debt in a faltering job market; in a flattening world. How in the world do I help them make sense of it? I feel like telling my daughter I'm sorry that you don't know the absolute joy of riding your bike after school without a phone. I'm sorry there's no Jewish...

xmas day 2025 A Slow Descent from Scarsdale We started moving down from Scarsdale slowly at first. It felt like a sedate drip of loss. Where do you go if you start off high? I don’t just mean in status. I mean in experience and process. Ultimately, you might end up feeling like an ascetic. I’ve been told I have too much clutter, so I guess that’s why. I like to hold onto things. It could have been a divorce like any other. Reflections on My Childhood Wait, I should start earlier if this is a...