Source: Prostock-studio / Canva Two studies published last year cast a bit of shade on the power of positive thinking and of avoiding negative emotions. This thinking came as a bit of…
4 Strategies to Free Yourself From Rumination
Have you ever been caught in a mind spiral? It could be a spiral of memories, angry rumination, anxiety, or regret. Often, we get caught up in spaces like this when we…
Can We Retrieve What’s Lost in Grief?
Can We Retrieve What’s Lost in Grief?
How Many Young People Have a Mental Health Disorder?
This post was co-written by Eugene Rubin MD, PhD and Charles Zorumski, MD. Many mental disorders begin during childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood. How common is mental illness in young persons? How…
Ten Steps to Defeating That Self-Critic
Self-criticism can haunt you daily. You notice that you are not living up to your expectations—or the expectations of others—and then you are hijacked by a negative voice that says, “I screwed…
The Causes and Effects of “Floating Duck Syndrome”
Omkar Kulkami / Unsplash Have you ever seen a duck gracefully gliding on the surface of a pond? From above, it appears as if the duck is effortlessly navigating the water, a…
Why Someone Might Feel Like a Psychological “Doormat”
All too often, we may feel like we are being victimized – being taken advantage of by others. When we experience this kind of mistreatment, particularly if it happens frequently over time,…
Unmasking Myths About Anxiety Disorders
An anxiety disorder is described as a disproportionate response to a circumstance or problem. The hallmarks of an anxiety disorder are prolonged, excessive, and obsessive thoughts leading to physical symptoms. When an…
The Lasting Impact of Emotionally Unavailable Fathers
Brooke Cagle/Unsplash “Why am I so hard to love?” Jackie, a 35-year-old lawyer asked as tears streamed down her face. She was going through a breakup with a guy she had been…
College Students’ Use of Emotional Support Animals
Navigating the challenges of college life can be overwhelming at times, and many students seek ways to support their mental and emotional well-being. One increasingly popular option is the use of emotional…