What You Need to Know About Depression By Dr. Robert Leahy Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is often a debilitating problem for millions of people. The symptoms of depression include depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, significant weight loss or weight gain, insomnia or hypersomnia, psychomotor agitation or retardation, fatigue or loss of energy, feelings … Read more
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)? By Dr. Kathleen Taylor and Dr. Allie Funk DBT is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that focuses on helping people build the life they want to live. DBT has helped countless people learn to tolerate distress and uncertainty, to regulate their emotions effectively, communicate their needs to others, … Read more
How to Take Control of Your Worry: Eight Steps to Free Yourself from Worry By Dr. Robert Leahy In a recent Gallup Poll, 60% of people say that they worry every day. Many people say, “I have been a worrier all my life.” Worry is the central feature of Generalized Anxiety Disorder which has a … Read more
Sleep Science and Tips for Tired Students By Allison Funk, Ph.D. Sleep deprivation and tiredness are common problems among high school and college students. In fact, research shows that approximately 70% of both high school students and college students average less than 8 hours of sleep per night, which is the minimum number of nightly … Read more
Sudden Loss and Grief By Laura Oliff, Ph.D. In this time of Covid 19 no one is left untouched by loss and grief either because they have lost a loved one themselves or because someone they know has. There are no definitive stages or time frames for grieving and no absolutes. Grief is emotional, not intellectual, … Read more
Positive Psychology and Resilience in the Time of COVID-19 By Susan Paula, Ph.D. These are difficult times. In this time of COVID-19, perhaps you’re dealing with distressing uncertainty, the illness of a loved one, financial difficulties, or the fallout from social isolation. The American Psychological Association defines resilience as the process of … Read more
Rest and Relaxation By Kathleen Taylor, Ph.D. Stress and anxiety take a lot of energy. The same process that prepares your body to fight off an enemy is also very active when you are feeling stressed or anxious. The longer you feel stress, the more energy you are using and the less time your body … Read more
Anger Management: Taming your “inner beast” By Kathleen Taylor, Ph.D. Imagine this: It’s a hot day, and you’re on a packed subway car after a long day at work. The person next to you keeps crowding you, bumps into you repeatedly, then spills their coffee all over your new jacket and doesn’t apologize. What do … Read more
Willingness: A Way to Accept Life’s Challenges By Melissa Horowitz, Psy.D. When was the last time you were asked to accept something that you didn’t want to accept—for example, having a difficult conversation with your boss, staying late at work to finish a project, interacting with an angry spouse or parent, being single, having fertility … Read more
Home for the Holidays By Laura Oliff, Ph.D. As so many of us prepare for this holiday season, oftentimes family gatherings are not as enjoyable as we would like them to be. All families have their share of disagreements and strained relationships but following a few simple guidelines could help make your holiday a lot … Read more
Dieting Dilemmas: Dichotomous Thinking By Melissa Horowitz, PsyD Why is it that whenever we try to lose weight, we can’t help but think about and crave foods that weight-loss experts discourage us from eating, such as french-fries, ice cream, pizza, and potato chips? The answer is that it’s hard to avoid eating foods that we … Read more
Weight Loss Tips By Melissa Horowitz, Psy.D. According to a CDC study, more than two-thirds of Americans are trying to lose, or maintain their current, weight. Unfortunately many seemingly effective weight loss plans fail. This may trigger feelings of depression, embarrassment, shame, and -over time- diminished motivation. With the vast array of weight loss methods … Read more
Just Say NO (Thank You) to Overeating During Any Social Gathering By Melissa Horowitz, Psy.D. Research suggests that external influences, such as social environment, can be a persuasive force in the quantity of food one consumes. Though it may seem easier to take the path of least resistance, if your goal is to stay on … Read more
Use Your Time Productively Even When Overwhelmed by Emotions By Melissa Horowitz, Psy.D. Sometimes emotional experiences can be acute, intense, and hard to know if warranted given the circumstance at hand. Conventional wisdom discourages us from being reactionary when in such a state because the long-term consequences of our actions are likely to outweigh the … Read more
No Excuses for Not Feeling Better By Melissa Horowitz, Psy.D. Have you been feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? Having difficulty focusing? Has the quality of your sleep diminished? Are you concerned that it takes more time to get tasks done? Or have you noticed less success in working through everyday issues? If you answered yes … Read more