Written By Erica Marshall-Lee, Ph.D., ABPP, Sheethal D. Reddy, Ph.D., and Desiree Frain, Psy.D., on behalf of the Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates As an African-descended woman, I (EML) have heard it all... Read more »
Anxiety and depression are common among individuals from dysfunctional families or lacking strong support networks. Dysfunctional family environments often involve poor communication, problem-solving difficulties, and a lack of emotional support, which can... Read more »
The title of this article will prompt some eye rolls and internal groans. I understand that this holiday – a holiday all about food and not a lot else – brings up... Read more »
Hölzel, B. K., Carmody, J., Vangel, M., Congleton, C., Yerramsetti, S. M., Gard, T., & Lazar, S. W. (2011). Mindfulness practice leads to increases in regional brain gray matter density. Psychiatry research: neuroimaging, 191(1),... Read more »
Some people navigate dating with ease, while others get caught in cycles of worry, withdrawal, or mixed signals. At the root of these patterns may lie something called attachment style—the way they... Read more »
Navigating the complexities of cognitive disorders reveals unsettling truths about memory and identity, leaving you to ponder what lies beyond the fragile mind. Read more »
Children visit dogs in the B.A.R.K. program at the University of British Columbia Source: Freya L. L. Green Photography; used with permission Emotional contagion has been described as “The tendency to mimic... Read more »
Step into the labyrinth of your mind and discover how cognitive models can unlock hidden patterns—what secrets lie just beyond your reach? Read more »
Hassett, J. M., Siebert, E. R., & Wallen, K. (2008). Sex differences in rhesus monkey toy preferences parallel those of children. Hormones and behavior, 54(3), 359-364. Study Summary Sheet Original Journal Article Psychology Being... Read more »
In the fall of 2001, I told my meditation teacher about my stress over a future event I was dreading—I can’t remember what. He told me about another student, a mother of... Read more »