In our rapidly evolving world in which climate crises, political polarization, narcissistic politicians, and social-media-abetted loneliness have become the new norms, it’s easy to fall prey to doomscrolling and taking constant insipid... Read more »
The release of the Netflix show Adolescence in March 2025 presented a bone-chilling and undeniable message: Our boys are in trouble. Parents, educators, therapists, and experts have identified a laundry list of... Read more »
Telemental health services, particularly counseling and therapy through videoconferencing, have rapidly expanded since the onset of the COVID pandemic in 2020. Increasingly, clients are being served by mental health professionals (MHPs) located... Read more »
Have you ever paused after chatting with an AI and thought, Wow—it really understood me? Whether it is a chatbot offering reassurance or an AI companion that appears to listen better than... Read more »
Gratitude is often celebrated as a cornerstone of emotional well-being. Practicing gratitude can foster contentment, strengthen relationships, and improve overall mental health. However, when taken to extremes or misapplied, gratitude can morph... Read more »
Drug-induced weight gain is a common problem for patients, especially those with severe mental illnesses who must take their medications indefinitely to reduce the risk of symptom relapse. Patients taking antipsychotics typically... Read more »
“Microdosing” psychedelics, taking sub-perceptual doses of substances like LSD or psilocybin, has gone from fringe experimentation to mainstream obsession. Advocates claim benefits such as enhanced creativity, improved mood, increased focus, and relief... Read more »
The other day, I was sitting in a café, sipping a perfectly foamed latte and responding to emails, when I noticed a group of people gathering outside the window. At first, I... Read more »
As a psychologist who has worked with teens, adults, and families for over 30 years, I’ve seen how powerfully our emotions shape our choices, often without our realizing it. A recent study... Read more »
Internalized heterosexism refers to the internalization of societal stigma and negative attitudes toward same-gender sexuality, leading individuals to feel negatively about their own sexual orientation. This self-stigma can cause significant mental health... Read more »