A Simple Way to Feel More Connected to Others
Nature orients us toward greater concern for and connection with others. Posted November 16, 2021 | By: Natalie Kerr Ph.D. KEY POINTS Being in nature seems to increase one’s motivation to care...
Ten Ways Boundaries Can Change Your Life for the Better
Healthy boundaries can make or break relationships. Posted November 18, 2021 | By: Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. KEY POINTS There are ten important benefits of healthy boundaries. Boundaries may need to be set...
Why Some People Don’t Seek Mental Health Services
A new study points to heightened concerns about stigma and one’s reputation. Posted January 22, 2021 | By: Lawrence T. White Ph.D. Source: StockSnap from Pixabay Many of us know someone who...
Facing Down a Mental Health Crisis
Clinicians and community leaders need to move quickly to aid those in need. Posted January 15, 2021 | By Arthur C. Evans Jr. and Gary Belkin The pandemic is ravaging our mental...
How to Effectively Communicate with Others
Empathic skills pave the way for successful communication. Posted October 2, 2021 | By: Robert C. Smith M.D. KEY POINTS To effectively communicate, listen, keep your own interests on hold, and use...
Confiding in Others Improves Your Health, but How?
On the psychology of sharing secrets. Posted December 13, 2020 | By: Noam Shpancer, Ph.D. A well-known maxim in the recovery community holds that “you’re only as sick as your secrets.” This...
What Mindfulness Can (and Can’t) Do for Us
Mindfulness is great, but not a one-size-fits-all solution to life’s problems. Posted December 3, 2020 | By: Jade Wu Ph.D. Recently, an acquaintance of mine got into mindfulness meditation and is now spreading the...
Addiction: 5 Early Warning Signs
Early warning signs of addiction are not physical, but are behavioral changes. Posted November 12, 2020 | By: Anderson Spickard Jr., M.D. Source: Pixabay/gaertringen The earlier the diagnosis, the better the prognosis. This...
How to Increase Self-Esteem
What’s the difference between confidence and self-esteem? Posted October 31, 2020 By: Neel Burton M.D. THE BASICS What Is Self-Esteem? Find a therapist near me Confidence derives from the Latin fidere,...