It is a scenario familiar to many: you open a phone app intending to check one notification, and suddenly, two hours have vanished. Your thumb has been flicking upward in a rhythmic... Read more »
When I first meet a patient, I ask a question that often catches them off guard: “What’s your secret?” Specifically, I’ll ask, “Given everything you’ve described—the stress, losses, or hardships that brought... Read more »
When traits and symptoms intertwine, personality can act like a magnifying glass for understanding ADHD. Key Points Children high in neuroticism, aggressiveness, and negative self-image showed stronger ADHD symptoms. Low conscientiousness predicted... Read more »
For many people living with panic disorder or agoraphobia, the idea of sitting in a therapist’s office can feel daunting—or impossible. Digital tools promise a more accessible route to treatment, offering support... Read more »
Many women entering midlife report feeling foggy, forgetful, or emotionally out of sync—but distinguishing between ADHD symptoms and menopausal changes can be a challenge. With rising awareness of how ADHD presents in... Read more »
Sexual trauma leaves an imprint that extends beyond the emotional and psychological realm—it can also manifest in deeply distressing physical symptoms. The body manifests trauma in multiple ways, often responding with stress-related... Read more »
Relationship Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (ROCD) involves intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors focused on doubts about one’s romantic relationship or partner. Symptoms include constant questioning of love, relationship “rightness,” or partner’s flaws, often leading... Read more »
Music therapy is a clinical intervention that uses music-based experiences to address therapeutic goals. It can involve listening to, creating, or performing music under the guidance of a trained therapist. For mental... Read more »
Autobiographical memory refers to personal recollections of past experiences. Mind wandering in ADHD involves unintentional shifts in attention to task-unrelated thoughts. These phenomena may be linked as both involve spontaneous cognitive processes.... Read more »
Wamser, R., & Ferro, R. A. (2024). Cumulative trauma, posttraumatic stress, and obstetric and perinatal outcomes. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 16(8), 1374–1381. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001579 Key Takeaways This research contributes to... Read more »