What to know about the lows after the highs Picture this: It’s Monday morning, and you had an awesome weekend filled with friends and fun. So, why in the world …

Why we experience sadness at the end of summer and how to work through it. Fall is the time when families are getting back into the swing of things after …

Does it ever seem like other people have it all figured out—their goals, values, and purpose—while you’re just trying to figure out what to have for lunch? Don’t worry. A …

How to block out everything that’s keeping you up I don’t know about you, but sleep doesn’t always come that easily for me. I don’t typically have trouble falling asleep, …

When I was a graduate student studying to be a Marriage and Family Therapist, one evening the professor walked into the classroom and began our class discussion with the question, …

Does it ever seem like other people have it all figured out—their goals, values, and purpose—while you’re just trying to figure out what to have for lunch? Don’t worry. A …

I may hate “The Bachelor” but I sure love watching it Why are we *so* drawn to things we hate? There’s something satisfying about reading about a celebrity you can’t …

What are the Causes of Insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder that affects as many as 35% of adults. It is marked by problems getting to sleep, staying asleep through …

We all experience anxiety in social situations, whether it’s the flutter of nerves you feel before giving a presentation or your heart rate increasing when meeting someone new. “Nervousness and …

As mental health awareness, “therapy speak,” and self-care advocacy rises, so do conversations on boundaries. It isn’t uncommon to scroll social media and see colorful infographics providing step-by-step instructions on …

Ever notice how good you feel after exercising? The other day, I was seconds from working out when my husband walked by and made an annoying comment about the living …

It’s Saturday morning and you casually open your social media feed to find your close friend’s story chock full of videos of an exciting night on the town. All your …

Whether you can’t get motivated to clean your house or you just aren’t feeling motivated to lose weight, a lack of motivation can be the biggest obstacle to reaching your …

Yale Medicine providers say virtual care for mental health has many benefits. What once seemed futuristic—receiving health care through a screen—has not only become common place, but preferable for certain …

The Pros of Online Therapy Are you considering Online Counseling in Texas? The internet has opened up new avenues for mental health treatment, but there are some pros and cons …

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a multifactorial neurobiological disorder (Curatolo, Paloscia, D’Agati, Moavero, & Pasini, 2009) that affects between 3% and 7% of school aged children in the United States and …

What Is Postpartum Depression? The birth of babies brings utter excitement, bliss, and joy. Yet nearly 60 percent of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression (PPD). This disorder can be …

Researchers have visualized how information is represented in a widespread area in the human cerebral cortex during a performance of skilled finger movement sequences. The results uncovered the first detailed …

Resveratrol, found in grape skin, shuts down depression-causing enzyme in brain. A new study has revealed that the plant compound resveratrol, which is found in red wine, displays anti-stress effects …

Open-mindedness is a characteristic that involves being receptive to a wide variety of ideas, arguments, and information. Being open-minded is generally considered a positive quality. It is a necessary ability …

New research sheds light on the physiology of gratitude, bringing us closer to being able to understand and harness the health benefits of this powerful emotion. Imagine you are on …

These warm, nurturing messages need repeating over and over again with our children. “I don’t recognize you.” This was the first thought I had when my daughter was born. She …

Once the kids are in bed you flop down next to your spouse and ask, “How was your day?” They reply, “Good.” They may go into detail or they may …

A new study finds that commitment changes both transgressions and forgiveness in a relationship. In a romantic partnership, disagreements and mistakes are inevitable—but forgiveness is not. So, how does deepening …

Understanding the roots of self-sabotaging behavior can help us to find fixes that will make our lives more successful and less conflicted. Do you ever find yourself rushing so much …

Has your marriage hit a rough patch? You are not alone. There’s no reason to panic. Many marriages do hit troubled times at some point. You may need some ideas …

In almost every aspect of life and living, the quality of your marriage will influence your happiness. Interestingly, divorce is the second most stressful life event anyone can ever experience, …

Learning strategies to deal with your fears can help prepare you to take risks and change your life. On any given day, many of us wrestle with our fears. We …

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States, affecting more than 16 million men and women (almost 6.7 percent of the adult population) and 3.1 …

When a teen’s symptoms of depression improve as a result of treatment, it’s more likely that their parent’s mood lifts, too, new research shows. An estimated 12.8 percent of adolescents …