Firmbee/Pixabay In today’s evolving workplace, the discussion on flexible work arrangements and their impact on mental health is critical and timely. Groundbreaking research conducted by Professor Mark Ma and his graduate student…
Is Procrastination a Coping Mechanism or Symptom?
I’ve noticed of late a trend in online conversations revolving around the concept of procrastination. Of course, this could just be ‘the algorithm’ feeding me such discourse given my relationship with psychology;…
Embracing Vulnerability: How to Let Love In
Source: Juliano Astc / Pexels Have you noticed that despite really wanting to feel loved, you avoid or outright reject other people’s attempts to show you affection or to comfort you? And,…
Why Do Adult Children Often Adopt Roles in Parental Divorce?
This post is the second in a series about the experiences, feelings, and healing journey of two sisters who are adult children of gray divorce. Since 1990, a worldwide phenomenon has been…
The Power of Perception to Reduce Anxiety and Depression
Source: gpointstudio/Shutterstock Why do we so easily upset ourselves? We wake up in the middle of the night and start worrying about the future, regretting the past, and asking, “What if…?” until…
4 Practices to Strengthen Your Mental Health
Source: Mohamed Hasan/ Pixabay, Used with permission. In today’s era of doom scrolling and constant connectivity, it is sadly unsurprising that Americans’ mental health is plummeting to new lows, with nearly one…
Visualization Vs. Imagery |
Many people confuse visualization with imagery, but there is a crucial difference between the two. Understanding this difference can help you harness the power of imagery for almost anything. Visualization was a…
Stemming the Ripple Effect of Untreated Mental Illness
By Lidia Moura, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., and Susanna Gallani, Ph.D. Recent research indicates that when parents receive treatment for psychiatric and substance use disorders, the likelihood of family separation decreases significantly. Timely…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Living Like a Tortured Poet
Source: Ed Gregory / Stokpic If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you tune into the world at a different frequency. You wonder which doors are clean enough to touch, which thoughts are…
Remaining Emotionally Anchored During Times of Uncertainty
Over a lifetime, most people will experience a situation when they are terrified about an outcome going terribly wrong. A state of uncertainty can produce symptoms of anxiety, such as an impending…