“At a cardiac arrest, the first procedure is to take your own pulse first.” —The House of God by Samuel Shem That famous line told to med students is both obvious and... Read more »
Depression and low self-esteem often seem intertwined, with many assuming that one fuels the other. But a new study challenges this common view, suggesting that the day-to-day and even year-to-year relationship between... Read more »
Is human existence meaningful? If so, what gives life meaning? Or, as some existentialists such as Jean-Paul Sartre assert, is life inherently meaningless? If so, how does one live and find fulfillment... Read more »
All-or-nothing thinking—also known as black-and-white or dichotomous thinking—is a common cognitive distortion where experiences are viewed in extremes: success or failure, good or bad, perfect or worthless. There’s no room for in-between.... Read more »
We all naturally strive to engage in specific behaviors that strengthen our loving connections and avoid obvious ones that weaken them. However, we may be surprised to discover that some seemingly harmless... Read more »
“I missed another deadline. I can’t face my inbox. I feel like garbage. Why can’t I just do the things I’m supposed to do?” If you have ADHD, this might hit close... Read more »
The movies got it wrong. So did the prenatal yoga instructor, the birthing class teachers, and especially the book, What to Expect: The First Year. This was not the promised birth story.... Read more »
Black-and-white thinking, also called polarized or dichotomous thinking, is a cognitive style where people see things in extremes—such as all good or all bad—without recognizing nuance or middle ground. It can make... Read more »
Many providers claim they are queer-affirming, but what does this actually mean in practice? This Pride Month, all types of mental health clinicians must reflect on their own comfort, supervision, practice, and... Read more »
When you find yourself thinking about the worst-case scenario, ask yourself, “What’s the best that could happen?” It’s human nature to assume the worst. It makes sense from a survival perspective. Our... Read more »