Stressed Out
The importance of keeping cool can’t be stressed enough By Kate Silver Stress has been a lifelong problem for Claire.* For years, the 32-year-old has struggled with health problems—irritable bowel syndrome and endometriosis, for starters—plus the memories of abuse from her youth that began coming back to haunt her when she reached adulthood. Despite extensive therapy, she’s struggled […]
Deconstructing Grief
Ways to help yourself and othersBy Katie Morell Grief is a topic difficult to discuss, but it’s universally felt. Intense grief can surface from a variety of circumstances; from the death of a loved one to the feeling of loss over disastrous current events. Symptoms Processing grief can be difficult. Some people prefer not to admit […]
Game On
The jury’s still out as to whether online brain training works the mind or just the wallet By Donna Shryer Online brain-training games promise to make the mind smarter, quicker and stronger. While some studies show cognition gains from brain exercises, others aren’t as supportive, saying that the cognition gains don’t transfer to areas beyond simply […]
Knot Now!
It’s time to seek professional help if anxiety turns your nerves into a tangled mess By Donna Shryer When studies said that red wine—in moderation—reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, we toasted the news. When research divulged that moderate exercise is just as beneficial as vigorous activity, we jumped for joy. The same sweet […]
Doctor’s Orders
Shattering the Stigma of Depression By Dr. Gena Vennikandam Since the mid-20th century, when cognitive psychotherapy was being introduced, depression has been talked about in hushed tones in small circles. Sadly today, depression can still be seen as the elephant in the room, a condition that is not getting the light it deserves and is gravely […]
Too Hot To Handle
A reality check to help cool down summer stresses that can ruin the season and harm your healthBy Donna Shryer “During the summer, there’s more pressure to get out and enjoy every minute. But for many of us, we lose perspective.” So says Dr. Jennifer Klapatch, PhD, BCBA, director of Applied Professional Practice, department of […]
Coping with Kidnapping
How do our bodies react and recover from horrific experiences like the one in Cleveland? By Nancy Maes The names of recently released kidnap victims Amanda Berry, who is now 27, Georgina DeJesus, 23, and Michele Knight, 32, are imprinted on our brains. But how do we begin to understand the psychological impact that nearly […]
