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11/04/2025

Mental Health Warning Signs and Symptoms in Men and Boys

Men/boys often show different symptoms of mental health disorders than women. For example, depression in men may be masked by unhealthy coping behaviors rather than visible sadness.

Unique Symptoms Often Seen in Men/boys:

Escapist behavior, such as excessive work or obsession with sports
Physical complaints like headaches, digestive issues, or chronic pain
Substance abuse, including alcohol or drugs
Risk-taking actions, such as reckless driving
Sudden changes in mood, appetite, or energy levels
Trouble concentrating or feeling restless
Confidence and Self Esteem/Negative Self Talk

If you have a loved one who you are concerned about depression (male/female, old/young), please take the next step and help them get evaluated.

11/03/2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Did you know that diabetes (type 1 and type 2) and depression has a bidirectional link? Meaning, if you have one, you are likely to have the other. Having diabetes increases the risk of depression and depression can also increase the risk of developing diabetes.

We treat adults, adolescents, and children with depression - some have diabetes and some don't. Neither condition should be ignored.

Please reach out if you have concerns or speak with your health care provider.

10/31/2025

Hope your Halloween is full of silliness and fun (and some candy discards from your kids that you actually like).

10/30/2025

As we close out OCD Awareness Month, have a listen to Dr. Theresa Shank, our Director of Psychological Services, talk to local podcaster, John Frenaye, about mental health in children and teens, all the services we offer at CPE Clinic, and the young client who motivated her to specialize in OCD (25 years ago - that’s a lot of experience!)

10/30/2025

Halloween parenting tip: disguises are fun for kids when they know it’s a disguise. Batman is good because you can see arms, legs, eyes and mouth. Spider-Man is actually scary because the aspects of the face are disguised. If you want to talk about why clowns can be scary… give us a call.

10/29/2025

While we are on the topic of sports and mental health, let’s talk about obsessive compulsive personality traits versus the illness, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Obsessive compulsive personality traits can make you unmatched in your field (just ask Dr Labellarte about psychopharmacology while he is vacuuming the office) but OCD, the illness, can profoundly affect your life and your family’s lives. The great news is that OCD is highly treatable by well-trained and experienced professionals, and it is one of our specialties. Read more at www.ocdatcpe.com.

10/28/2025

Is there something in the water? Lots of injuries on Ravens and Commanders. If you or your child is on the injured reserve, check in - injuries are an unfortunate part of the sporting journey, and they can significantly impact an athlete’s psychological well-being. Make sure your athlete (at any level) can navigate the emotional challenges of recovering from an injury and return to their sport with renewed strength and determination. (photo of football injury). Posted with permission.

10/24/2025

We are here to support your well-being and growth. We have openings for individual and family therapy and for psychiatric care. Contact us at 410-979-2326.

*Photo cred to Dr. Shank - Cornell University Campus September 2025.

10/23/2025

Hmmmm.

DSM-5 ADHD criteria misrepresent individual experiences. - Russell A Barkley, PhD Let's discuss! additu.de/dgns

10/22/2025

Executive functioning challenges occur in many mental health conditions, including OCD, anxiety, depression and autism spectrum disorder. We can help you and your child learn ways to strengthen these important developmental skills.

We have openings for in person and online sessions. Call 410-979-2326 or visit our website www.cpeclinic.com for more information!

Executive functioning is an umbrella term that includes MANY skill areas! Here is a resource page that has information and tools to support this development in functional tasks like learning and daily activities: https://www.theottoolbox.com/executive-functioning-skills/

10/21/2025

A good video - BPD is treatable. We can help.

10/21/2025

As the days grow shorter and the weather turns cooler, many people may feel their mood dip.

Seasonal Warning:
-Time shifts, such as changes in sleep patterns, can trigger mood episodes
-Circadian rhythms play a crucial role in regulating mood stability.

Or if low mood is persistent
- across all aspects of life or previously enjoyable activities don't bring joy.
- you have a preoccupied with—or ruminate over—thoughts and feelings of worthlessness, inappropriate guilt or regret, helplessness or hopelessness.

If you or your loved one are experiencing mood changes that cause you concern, please reach out. 410-979-2326

(photo is Dr. Labellarte on a grey day)