For many, perfectionism and stress are the primary drivers of eating disorders. In some cases, a desire for thinness is not the primary...

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Stop fighting your worries. Listen first, then evaluate. Here's how. When challenging fears and worries, do not assume your anxiety is...

What do factors like individualism have to do with seasonal affective disorder? Cultural aspects of individualism vs. collectivism and...

Some say confess to cheating. Some say no. Either way there are consequences. Consider what is known colloquially as a one-night stand,...

From pressure to peace: Finding balance in the pursuit of excellence. Cultural pressures fuel rising perfectionism, leading to mental...

5 myths and truths about PTSD. Trauma symptoms have historically been diagnosed under various terms before PTSD emerged. Misconceptions...

Cranky in the morning? Sufficient sleep is necessary for control of emotions. Emotion regulation is often challenging for adolescents....

Personal Perspective: The way you deal with a panic attack can impact its effect. How you deal with a panic attack in the moment can...

How to live well, inspired by caring for survivors of 9/11. As the first medical director and attending psychiatrist at the World Trade...

Personal Perspective: Life events can often bring past issues into the present. When a major life event occurs, adult survivors of child...

Chronic stress breaks down your body and creates illness and disease. Chronic stress causes flight or fight physiology, which creates...

Making space for emotions goes a long way towards improving mental health. Suppressing our emotions can lead to physical and mental...

Narcissistic issues can interfere with one's ability to be a good mother. Narcissistic women can have a maternal instinct that leads them...

Preparing delicate discussions about death or illness with a young family. Parents can proactively plan to discuss death with children to...

To what extent is relationship science reflective of LGBTQ+ experiences?

Divorce after 50 or “gray divorce" is more common, bringing unique challenges. Untangling and dividing assets can be complicated and...

How chronic overwhelm affects our partnered connection. Stress is very hard on sexual desire . We tend to get through tough times by...

Stimulation-seeking and missed diagnoses. Depression is deflating, but some sufferers learn to feel energized with risky thrills. The...

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