Opinion | Obsessing About Our Mental Health Is Part of Our Mental Health Problem
Americans are more focused on mental health today than at any other point in our history. Public health…
Opinion | I’m a Therapist. Not Everyone Should Be in Therapy.
As a clinical psychologist with over 50 years of experience, I know that therapy can be essential. A…
Dads Get Postpartum Depression, Too
Jeffrey Gantwerker always wanted to be a father and was elated when his first child was born. He…
Exercise and Stress: Do High-Intensity Workouts Spike Cortisol Levels?
Q: I’ve heard that high-intensity or prolonged exercise is bad for my cortisol levels. Is this true? In…
When Is It Time to Quit Therapy?
Of course, your answer might be: “I’d happily spend the money on his therapy — if it were…
How Bruce the Parrot Landed Atop the Pecking Order, Without a Beak
In 2021, a disabled parrot named Bruce made headlines worldwide for creating his own prosthetic beak. He didn’t…
Ancient herb known as ‘nature’s Valium’ touted for improving sleep and anxiety
Valerian, an herbal supplement long used for sleep and relaxation, has been referred to as “nature’s Valium” —…
Ancient herb known as ‘nature’s Valium’ touted for improving sleep and anxiety
Valerian, an herbal supplement long used for sleep and relaxation, has been referred to as “nature’s Valium” —…
Your phone posture could be making you sad, tired, and stressed; here’s why |
We often think of our phones as indispensable tools that keep us connected, informed, and entertained. But what…