psychiatry

RTW: Mental illness phobia is as bad as racism
Commentary, Local Columnists, Readers Turn To Write
EMILIE PRYOR, Special to the Olean Times Herald 
Aug 20, 2018
Our country seems to have a complicated relationship with mental illness and how to appropriately treat those who suffer with it. On the one hand, we ...
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Spotlight: National Autism Awareness Month
Health
Jackson A. Thomas 
Apr 24, 2018
When Janet Wininger’s son Ian flicks or flaps his fingers, it’s his way of communicating he’s happy or excited. “He has self-stimulating behaviors — h...
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A beginner’s guide to meditation
Health
Jackson A. Thomas 
Jan 11, 2018
Whether you’re struggling to get the kids to school on time or juggling multiple projects at work, daily distractions are everywhere. And the added pr...
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OCD: How it manifests and how to treat it
Health
Danny Ciamprone 
Sep 20, 2017
It’s a blizzard outside. Roads are treacherous, and the only sound louder than your own heart pounding is the warning broadcast over the radio advisin...
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Health Matters: Take a step and call DCS
Commentary, Local Columnists
ATHENA GODET-CALOGERAS Special to the Olean Times Herald 
Jun 01, 2017
You know you need help: you have personal issues that cry for immediate attention, for mental health care. But, where do you go? There are no billboar...
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Do mental health apps really help or hurt?
Health
Jackson A. Thomas 
Mar 06, 2017
When you first wake up, you probably hit the snooze button on your alarm clock — you know, the one on your smartphone. Later on in the day, you might ...
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The strength of the animal-human bond
Health
Kirsten Srinivasan 
Jan 01, 2014
You’ve watched the videos on YouTube. You try to resist, but you can’t help but grin big and let out a little laugh. Whetherit’s a bulldog skateboardi...
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