by DrRobyn on September 14, 2009
By: Dr. Robyn Silverman
Congratulations to Platinum Member Powerful Words Member School, Midcoast Martial Arts, for doing extraordinary work with young people in Camden, Maine. Featured on Good Morning America for helping Camden get their staggering suicide and drug numbers down, Midcoast is helping to do their part by teaching children that they are worthwhile, that [...]
by DrRobyn on April 8, 2009
Dangerous Diet Doping: Being Thin at all Costs
Dr. Robyn Silverman
As we know, “feeling fat” has become a common part of everyday life for girls and women. Dieting is the norm. Complaining about weight is a expected and encourages. And doing anything you can to achieve the perfect thin body, accepted and supported.
A [...]
by DrRobyn on April 8, 2009
Diet Doping: Getting Thin at any Cost
Dr. Robyn Silverman
For many girls and women, “feeling fat” has become a common part of everyday life. Dieting has become normal. Complaining about weight is a social expectation. And doing anything you can to achieve the perfect thin body, acceptable.
A recent online poll of 993 teens and women has [...]
by DrRobyn on August 7, 2008
Can Dropping Acid Can Help Girls Feel Good About Themselves? Selma Blair has the Answer
and…everything you want to know about LSD
Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
Well folks, it looks I could be out of work—I mean, who needs a body image expert to help teens when all we need is to tell girls to take some acid [...]
by DrRobyn on May 17, 2008
Friday Musings: An Opinion Piece by Dr. Robyn Silverman
Hold onto your tempers and excuse my temporary sarcasm. The last few weeks offer a bumpy, pot-hole infested ride.
Recently, it seems that free speech has been taken to the limit but at the same time, convoluted messages are being sent and practiced all over the US. My [...]
by DrRobyn on April 8, 2008
After an extremely disturbing YouTube video surfaced showing 8 teens from Florida beating of another teen, parents are confused and horrified. The victim was treated for a concussion and numerous bruises and the attackers were arrested.
Eight teens all working together to beat up another teen? Was this a result of negative peer pressure gone to [...]
by DrRobyn on March 19, 2008
On a recent episode of Intervention, a show on A & E, a mother and daughter were highlighted. While the intervention was initially meant to be focused on the daughter, Caylee, it became clear that the mother, Christy, also needed help. As a young girl, Caylee remembers her mother [...]