by Nathan Driskell | Feb 23, 2026 | Mental Health, News
In what could only be considered a tragedy, an 11-year-old boy shot his father in the head over being angry about going to bed. On January 13th, 2026, in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, Clayton Dietz celebrated his birthday with his adopted parents, who adopted him in 2018....
by Nathan Driskell | Oct 1, 2025 | Internet Addiction, Mental Health
Chatbots are everywhere now. Teens use them for homework, for advice, and sometimes just for company. These tools can feel like safe listeners: always available, never judgmental. But recent tragedies have shown a darker side. In several cases across the United...
by Nathan Driskell | Sep 16, 2025 | Mental Health
This past week has been difficult for many with the assassination of Charlie Kirk by an evil terrorist. This act of terrorism was designed to spread fear and to silence opposition. It had another effect: to spread hate. The hate that led to the act now can spread to...
by Nathan Driskell | Jul 17, 2025 | Mental Health
I have a question: Do you hate yourself? I know, it’s a strange and disturbing question, but I will ask it. Do you hate the choices you made in the past? Are you haunted by things you did, or did not, do? Do you hide in addictions, such as your smartphone,...
by Nathan Driskell | Apr 14, 2025 | Mental Health, Treatments
With the rise of ChatGPT and the like doing everything from writing papers to writing code, some have begun to question whether AI could replace a therapist by providing therapy. As a therapist with over 16 years of experience, I wanted to find out. I suspect an AI...
by Nathan Driskell | Mar 11, 2025 | Mental Health
Original Publication Date: August 8, 2023 In today’s society, the concept of victimhood has garnered significant attention, often influencing personal identities and societal interactions. While acknowledging genuine hardships is essential, adopting a...
