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 best way to help bipolar children?
https://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/guide/bipolar-children-teens
When should one begin taking anti-anxiety medication?
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/anti-anxiety-medication_l_5ce2b712e4b00e035b94c6b9#:~:text=While%20there%20is%20no%20definitive,be%20time%20to%20try%20it.
or
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/anxiety-medication.htm
Mental health?
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/bipolar/how-can-i-control-racing-thoughts-and-what-triggers-them/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=_b&utm_content=88831678748&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&utm_campaign=6459244691&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=CjwKCAjwnPOEBhA0EiwA609ReUsX5W8x_a5DF9e-kH9cjLQ8zW6OlvP9TFmauSyyItoOpT5T2Q8YxBoCs9UQAvD_BwE
or
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/anxiety/anxiety-the-stress-that-never-stops/?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=CjwKCAjwnPOEBhA0EiwA609Rea8Lgh03igy87IrLMpnmQux12LFfbUVkO1s_-C9YrS4_zQFAp3rOphoC_eIQAvD_BwE
Should I see a psychologist for low self esteem?
https://www.therapytribe.com/therapy/self-esteem-therapy/#:~:text=Cognitive%20behavioral%20therapy%20is%20effective,esteem%2C%20anxiety%2C%20and%20depression.&text=It%20helps%20you%20recognize%20the,you%20to%20take%20constructive%20action.
How can I boost my self-esteem and confidence?
https://www.readandspell.com/us/self-confidence-vs-self-esteem#:~:text=Confidence%20is%20a%20measure%20of,they%20tend%20to%20be%20confident
then
https://au.reachout.com/articles/10-tips-for-improving-your-self-esteem
What are some stress reduction techniques?
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/stress/stress-relief-techniques-and-tips-to-get-calm-faster/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=_b&utm_content=117811129889&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&utm_campaign=6459244691&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=CjwKCAjwnPOEBhA0EiwA609ReYhBkX_vcfK76y1T1s7Y-xfXFFSisXrbxmaSA4MMjTwZEwZLUk_3wRoCYfsQAvD_BwE
or
https://www.verywellmind.com/tips-to-reduce-stress-3145195
How can I control my anxiety?
https://adaa.org/tips
What factor causes antisocial disorder?
https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/avoidant-personality-social-anxiety-whats-the-difference-0213197#:~:text=But%20while%20avoidant%20personality%20typically,continues%20to%20categorize%20them%20separately.
or
https://www.quora.com/How-different-is-having-social-anxiety-from-antisocial-personality-disorder
What treatment options are available for an individual who has a drinking problem?
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/treatment-alcohol-problems-finding-and-getting-help#:~:text=Current%20Medications,it%20easier%20to%20maintain%20abstinence.
or
https://www.jointempest.com/resource/alcohol-use-disorder?gclid=Cj0KCQjwytOEBhD5ARIsANnRjVhV70mEOHdbThlMNmZ6onP-08ky4zvY-bAaA8q6hrB15mJqd8L3hiYaAszJEALw_wcB
What causes social anxiety in children?
https://childmind.org/guide/social-anxiety-disorder/
Why do I hate myself after eating late at night?
https://tinybuddha.com/blog/7-mind-shifts-to-end-depressed-overeating/
Nightmare about Homunculus?
https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/nightmares-in-adults
or
https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/recurring-nightmares
for some insight.
Alzheimer's
https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/medications-to-treat-difficult-alzheimers-behaviors/#:~:text=Commonly%20used%20drugs%3A%20Antidepressants%20often,Zoloft%2C%20respectively)%20are%20often%20used
I’m pretty sure I have a tic disorder?
https://childmind.org/guide/guide-to-chronic-motor-or-vocal-tic-disorder/treatment/
or
https://www.additudemag.com/treating-tic-disorders-therapy-medication-lifestyle-changes/
After review, pursue a doctor's appointment w/o mom present in room
What is the difference between cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/interpersonal-psychotherapy
or
For CBT
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-cognitive-behavior-therapy-2795747
Should I go to a doctor for a panic attack?
https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/hw53796#:~:text=You%20should%20seek%20medical%20care,heart%20or%20an%20irregular%20heartbeat.
or
https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/hospital-for-panic-attack
Is isolation a factor in many people who have mental breaks?
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/05/ce-corner-isolation
or
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/isolation-and-mental-health
What in the brain causes autism?
https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/brain-structure-changes-in-autism-explained/
or
https://www.psycom.net/autism-brain-differences
Is interpersonal therapy for depression effective?
https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/interpersonal-therapy
or
https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/interpersonal-therapy-for-depression
Is what I'm experiencing anxiety?
https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/agitation-causes#:~:text=Agitation%20is%20a%20sense%20of,drugs%20or%20withdraw%20from%20alcohol.
or
https://www.healthline.com/health/agitation
