EXPERT
Dr. David J. Koehn, Ph.D.
Psychologist
- Fort Myers, Florida
- University of Notre Dame
- Accepting new patients
The State of Mental Health and Aging in America
The State of Mental Health and Aging in AmericaByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from a series of articles on the internet here is a treatise on aging and MH. Some key facts are:...
Exposing the Big White Elephant - Pornography and Mental Health
Exposing the Big White Elephant - Pornography and Mental HealthByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from several sources on the internet, here is a treatise on the subject of pornography....
Power of Critical Thinking
The Power of Critical ThinkingByDr. David J. KoehnEducation has been remiss with its lack of attention to teaching critical thinking. Because many people are poor critical thinkers,...
Listening - How Important is It?
The Art and Science of ListeningByDr. David J. Koehn In my clinical practice, communication comes up as a stumbling block in couples therapy as well as individual therapy. ...
Empathy
Empathy- A Surround Sound of its RelevanceByDr. David Koehn Many of patient’s therapeutic goals deal with wanting to be more empathetic. Here is a treatise taken from several...
Green Lights in Mental Health
Greenlights in Mental HealthByDr. David j. Koehn Matthew McConaughey has written an interesting treatise about his life entitled Greenlights. Greenlights is not a conventional...
Mental Health Self-Saboteurs
Mental Health Self-SaboteursByDr. David Koehn Here is a treatise on self-sabotage taken from a variety of internet resources. There is a lot of talk about why people with mental...
Self Love
Self-Love – Why it is so important for Good Mental HealthByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from a series of resources from the Internet, here is a treatise on self-love. Self-love...
What About Those Dreams We Have
DreamsByDr. David J. Koehn Every wake up with night tears or nightmares. Did you experience jumping off a cliff or falling off a bridge or downstairs? Have you experienced...
Controlling Anger
Controlling AngerByDr. David KoehnJohn, a medical doctor finds himself making derogatory statements when he gets upset. Jim, a military noncommissioned officer, gets overheated...
Building Resilience – Why it is so Important
Building Resilience – Why it is so ImportantByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from a series of resources on the internet, here is a synopsis of resilience. John did not get selected...
Is it Healthy to Get Angry?
Is it Healthy to Get Angry? ByDr. David J. Koehn A lot has been written on this topic and here is a short treatise on it. Overall, it's okay to get angry. The problem is how...
Teaching and Mental Health
Teaching and Mental HealthByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from a series of internet sources here is a treatise on mental health and teaching. “The stress and anxiety that often accompanies...
Impact of Business and Mental Health
Business and Mental HealthByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from a series of resources from the internet here is a treatise on the implications of business and mental health. It's likely...
The Power of Nutrition on Mental Health
Nutrition and Mental HeathByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from several sources on the internet, here is a synopsis of nutrition and mental health. Being a systems mental health professional,...
Massaging and Exercising the Human Brain Positively
Massaging and Exercising the Human Brain PositivelyByDr. David J. Koehn Just like exercising the human body to be physically fit, it is important to exercise the human brain...
Emotional Intelligence - Just How Important Is It?
Emotional Intelligence – Just How Important Is It? ByDr. David Koehn John graduated mega cum laude from Harvard. He was a whiz in Artificial Intelligence. He had a hard time...
The Importance of Spirituality in Mental Health
The Importance of Spirituality in Mental HealthByDr. David Koehn OverviewTaken from several sources on the internet here is a treatise on spirituality. Spirituality and the mental...
Adaptation, Creativity, and Innovation In Today’s Covid-19 World
Adaptation, Creativity, and InnovationIn Today’s Covid-19 WorldByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from a series of resources on the internet, here is a perspective what should be a healthy...
Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS)
PASByDr. David J. Koehn A StoryA mother of four who home-schooled her four daughters got divorced from a very powerful and influential man. Initially, custody was 50-50 but...
What is the most common drug used to treat bipolar disorder?
https://www.healthline.com/health/bipolar-disorder/drugs-medications-overview#antipsychotics
Can a bipolar person live without medication?
https://theconversation.com/managing-bipolar-disorder-without-medication-48640
I get weird adrenaline I think?
https://www.healthline.com/health/adrenaline-rush
or
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322490
How do you treat OCD at home?
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/obssessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd.htm
Does CBD help with anxiety attacks?
https://www.healthline.com/health/cbd-for-anxiety#:~:text=Those%20who%20received%20CBD%20experienced,nightmares%20and%20replaying%20negative%20memories.
or
https://www.healthline.com/health/cbd-for-anxiety
How do you stop panic attacks without medication?
https://www.healthline.com/health/effective-ways-to-fight-anxiety-without-drugs
Does Schizophrenia affect (reduce) intelligence?
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2017.00293/full#:~:text=Consistent%20with%20previous%20studies%2C%20approximately,patients%20showed%20deterioration%20of%20IQ.
or
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5743746/
or
https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/pdf/10.1176/ajp.154.5.635
When should I see a psychiatrist for stress?
https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/psychologist-help
Panic attack or heart attack?
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/the-difference-between-panic-attacks-and-heart-attacks/
Also, I am no medical specialist, but heart rates in the 50's are not unusual - mine has been in the 50's my whole life.
Can a psychiatrist help with anorexia?
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/eating-disorders/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=_b&utm_content=80400288236&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&utm_campaign=6459244691&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_dWGBhDAARIsAMcYuJy2_QIYrFJhZdKkuCZ_2O0tKgJg8XmX4zGqLnGHcuKOm89i3dRVmasaAn_ZEALw_wcB
How do you diagnose a sleeping disorder?
https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep/disorders
BPD?
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/borderline-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20370237
What therapy works best for children's depression?
https://childmind.org/article/treatment-for-depression/#:~:text=Cognitive%20behavioral%20therapy%20(CBT),always%20be%20like%20this%E2%80%9D).
What age can a child start behavioral therapy?
https://www.katielear.com/child-therapy-blog/2020/11/10/what-age-can-a-child-start-therapy
Is it normal to get therapy after a breakup?
https://mywellbeing.com/therapy-101/breakup
or
https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/breakup
Depression?
-View the Video "For the Love of It" by Dewitt Jones at Starthrower website. Note seven key concepts below icon prior to viewing video. Once you click to see video, it will stop. Put your email address in and you will be able to watch the rest of video.
-Second, take Brain Type assessment by Dr. Amen, https://brainhealthassessment.com/ - it is free, you will receive a report to download and begin to apply the recommendations
Third, purchase the book Your Brain is always listening - affordable, good read for what you are experiencing.
Bipolar intrusive memories and paranoia?
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2834572/
or
https://www.bphope.com/obsessive-thoughts-thinking-obsession/
or
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3321357/
How do I work on my marriage after cheating on my wife?
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/infidelity/art-20048424
Consider reviewing Messages by McKay 4th edition and Eight Dates by J. Gottman
or
https://www.verywellmind.com/you-cheated-got-caught-now-what-2303090
Feeling sick after eating after not eating for a while?
https://www.healthline.com/health/nausea-when-hungry#:~:text=Why%20not%20eating%20may%20cause%20nausea&text=If%20you%20don't%20eat,caused%20by%20strong%20stomach%20contractions.
or
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317628
Can a psychologist treat panic attacks?
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/panic-attacks/how-to-treat-panic-attacks-and-manage-them/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=_b&utm_content=77548444015&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&utm_campaign=6459244691&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5auGBhDEARIsAFyNm9GS9AkVrppbK3f71mX0FfdcG6kJ1_Vr-fsYORPRA0Pk0q7VpHl7_NQaAnHmEALw_wcB
or
https://www.verywellmind.com/psychotherapy-for-the-treatment-of-panic-disorder-2584312
