Cultivating compassion for yourself and others can lead to healthier relationships. By Dina Weinstein Love isn’t easy. Sometimes it’s hard. Taylor Crouch, a licensed clinical psychologist and assistant professor in…
Chronic stress, which is constant and persists over an extended period of time, can be debilitating and overwhelming Some stress is positive. It causes our bodies to release adrenaline, which…
Parental Leave Brings Mental Health Benefits, Especially for Mothers Along with all the excitement and anticipation, becoming a new parent comes with a great deal of change and potential stress,…
Does a diagnosis of severe physical illness elevate suicide risk? Being diagnosed with a severe physical health condition is a psychological blow. We know that it can lead to serious…
Children of Overprotective Parents Tend to Live Less Summary: Males who had overprotective fathers have a 12% higher risk of dying before the age of 80. Women with overprotective fathers are…
Suicide and Self-Harm If you or a loved one are thinking about suicide, remember that you are NOT alone and help is available. As the second leading cause of death…
Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we are doing, and not overwhelmed of what is happening around us. While mindfulness is…
Why Do We Remember Emotional Events Better Than Non-emotional Ones? Summary: Researchers identified a mechanism within the brain that tags information with emotional association for enhanced memory. High-frequency brain waves in…
Ways to spend time alone Mood-boosting things if you are spending Christmas alone. Whether it's by choice or circumstance, it's important to try and ease loneliness and focus on the…
“After a Day of Fog, I Can Finally Think Clearly Late at Night.” The cacophony of life diminishes with the dying light. As the rest of the world tucks into…
