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Things to Know Before You Say “Go”
In a previous post, I wrote a bit about the growing exploration among researchers in the use of psychotherapy-related smartphone apps for anxiety.
Should I Be Using a Smartphone App for Anxiety Instead of Playing Angry Birds?
Recently, there’s been some press on the development of smartphone apps for mental health issues.
Book Review: OCD, A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed
Although OCD is commonly used to describe someone who is overly tidy, this stereotype doesn’t capture the common struggles of someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Problems with Pulling Your Hair or Picking at Your Skin?—Try a Little TLC
Have you ever heard of trichotillomania or the wonderful organization called the Trichotillomania Learning Center(TLC)?
The secret to keeping the romance alive: It’s not all about roses and chocolates
In my last post, I reported on a study by researchers at Stony Brook University that suggested that romance can survive in long-term relationships.
Get help coping with your loved one who has persistent mental illness
Do you have a loved one with Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, or another type of persistent mental illness?
Recognizing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month
Unfortunately, mental struggles are often given scant attention in the media.
Pain and values: two sides of the same coin
I’ve known and lived with many amazing dogs and cats in my life.
Can Romantic Love Stand the Test of Time?
We scientists can be a bunch of wet-blankets when it comes to the idea of romance.
The myth of security– Embracing vulnerability, uncertainty, and ambiguity in our relationships and in our world
Something many of us yearn for in our relationships is a sense of security.
Exposure Therapy on TV – “My Extreme Animal Phobia”
Not long ago my girlfriend stumbled across a YouTube video from Animal Planet’s show “My Extreme Animal Phobia.”
Is K Okay? Using Ketamine to Treat Depression
There have been some articles on the National Public Radio (NPR) website about the use of the drug ketamine as a fast acting treatment for depression.
Can Light in the Ears Cure the Winter Blues or Do You Need a Hole in Your Head?
Here in Portland, seasonal depression, commonly called the Winter Blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder, is relatively common.
Less is More: Improving your relationship with the “less stuff, more experiences” strategy
Oversaturated. That’s how it can feel once the holidays have ended.
Home for the holidays—Tips for surviving the holidays with relationships intact.
The winter holidays are quickly approaching.
Why you shouldn’t buy a light therapy device from Costco (how to find a good light therapy device)
Here in Portland, up to 20-30% of the population suffers from decreased mood and fatigue during the dark and cloudy days of winter.
Gratitude — It’s not just for Thanksgiving anymore
It’s a rainy, cold November day. Everyone is home from school and work.
Should I Be Taking “Alternative” Supplements for Anxiety?
More and more, I have clients coming into see me who are taking over-the-counter “natural” or “alternative” products.