by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Feb 21, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Sleep/Relaxation
Menopause, a natural phase in a woman’s life, brings about significant hormonal changes that can profoundly impact mental health. Symptoms associated with menopause can begin as early as the mid-40s (sometimes earlier) during a phase known as perimenopause....
by Kristen Lipari, Ph.D. | Jan 31, 2025 | Anger, Anxiety, Children, Depression, Parenting, Stress
In my work with parents of young children with confirmed or suspected neurodivergence, I often observe them navigate between celebrating their child’s gifts and managing their challenges. If you’re a parent of a neurodivergent child, the one-size-fits-all parenting...
by Niyatee Sukumaran, Ph.D. | Jan 24, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Stress, Trauma
Natural disasters like earthquakes, wildfires, floods, hurricanes and tornados can profoundly affect the mental health of both individuals and entire communities. One such example is the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. As I continue to watch the news, I realize the...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Jan 17, 2025 | Depression, Personal Improvement
How many times have you thought, “If I could just get motivated…”? You might try making lists or searching online for inspiration. You may even tell loved ones about the things you want to accomplish and the changes you want to make. Despite your efforts, motivation...
by Kamaljit "Sonya" Virdi, Ph.D. | Jan 10, 2025 | Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Racial Justice, Stress
Emotions ran particularly high during this election season given the significance of the topics being debated, such as women’s reproductive rights, immigration and mass deportation, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and transgender rights, to name a few. Our country...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Dec 6, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Stress
Have you even beaten yourself up, judged yourself, or felt ashamed for having a thought that might upset others if you shared it with them? Does thinking poorly about someone make you a bad person? Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung was among the first to grapple with these...
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