Researchers have concluded that social media can play a major role in anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. TikTok and Instagram are particularly popular among adolescents and are thought to pose risks to…
The Infertility Landscape Amid Uncertainty
The emotional burden of infertility is well documented and certainly deeply felt by those struggling to build their families. Recent cases like the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling that frozen embryos are legally…
What Is Maladaptive Perfectionism? |
Photo by Steve Mushero on Unsplash Cowritten by Eser Yilmaz & Tchiki Davis. Perfectionism is a personality trait associated with striving to be flawless and often involves being critical of imperfections (Flett…
Your Life Experiences May Have Contributed to Health Anxiety
Core beliefs are deeply ingrained beliefs we hold about ourselves, others, the future, and the world. They develop early in life through significant experiences. Core beliefs play a powerful role in how…
How Defining the Delay to Adulthood Is Maturing
This may seem obvious: calling a person a failure may foster a sense of shame in the individual. Yet, in the United States, we sometimes deem folks whose sense of social withdrawal…
It’s Past Time to Stop the Organizational Hazing
Room filled with people working at desks next to each other under fluorescent lighting Photo by Alex Kotliarskyi on Unsplash Think about the word “hazing.” What images come to mind? I imagine…
The 3-Word Remedy for Anxiety
Anxiety often lurks in our minds, weaving its tendrils into our thoughts and emotions. It’s a persistent companion, whispering doubts, fears, and uncertainties. Yet, amidst this mental maze, lies a powerful tool—the…
Is "Bad Therapy" Bad Therapy?
Is “Bad Therapy” Bad Therapy?
Enjoying Travel While Living With a Mental Health Condition
Vacation season is upon us, and for many, that means travel. These adventures can bring new and invigorating experiences. Yet, for individuals with mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, travel can…
Havana Syndrome: A Story That Refuses to Die
Havana Syndrome. It’s the story with nine lives that resembles a game of whack-a-mole. Just when you think it’s gone, it suddenly pops up somewhere else. On Sunday, March 31st60 Minutes broadcast…