“Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.” –Robert Hunter, Grateful Dead, “Scarlet Begonias” Sometimes, new effective treatment medications are... Read more »
Valentine’s Day is often portrayed as a celebration of love, romance, and the joy of building a future together. For those facing infertility, the day can also be a reminder of unmet... Read more »
The promise of immediate profits is an effective motivator. Meme coins, which are frequently promoted through viral social media campaigns, cater to this desire. According to research, anticipating a reward activates the... Read more »
In recent years, “emotional intelligence” has become a buzzword in conversations about self-awareness, communication, and personal growth. However, despite the term’s growing popularity, a widespread misunderstanding remains: Many people equate emotional intelligence... Read more »
McHugh, R. K., McCarthy, M. D., Bichon, J. A., Nguyen, M. D., Kneeland, E. K., Ellis, R. A., Dillon, D. G., & Fitzmaurice, G. M. (2024). Effects of behavioral interventions on stress... Read more »
The question I get asked most, by all sorts of people in all sorts of contexts, is, “Why did you become a therapist?” People are so fascinated with the field, in my... Read more »
Burnout and meltdowns are common in people with ADHD and share some similarities which may make it hard to determine which one is being experienced. However, ADHD burnout is a long-term state... Read more »
As a psychologist who supports expectant and new parents, I was elated to interview Nancy Reddy, whose book The Good Mother Myth was released on January 21st. We talked about the meaning... Read more »
Individuals with ADHD often struggle with regulating attention, experiencing challenges with focus, distractibility, and impulsivity. Background music (BM) may help by providing a consistent auditory input that can help to mask distractions... Read more »
I recently had the opportunity to view an early screening of Vietnam: The War that Changed America, a six-episode documentary scheduled for release on Apple TV+ on January 31st, 2025. I was... Read more »