September 9, 2019 While we all are susceptible to vicarious trauma, there are ways we can build our emotional resilience. Emotional resilience is the ability to bounce back or recover…
A Guide for Parents Raising Kids in the Tech Age August 12, 2019 A hot topic in developmental psychology is how much screen time to allow kids, and for…
Article on PTSD and media consumption August 7, 2019 New research shows that people may experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after consuming too much traumatic media coverage in the news,…
August 6, 2019 Traumatic experiences come in many forms, and affect each person differently. In the wake of the back to back tragedies in Gilroy, El Paso, and Dayton, our…
Don't lose hope: find ways to be productive and make lasting changes.
Prioritize mental health May 1, 2019 When you or someone you love is dealing with a mental health concern, it can be a lot to bear. Remember that mental health…
Cyclist Kelly Catlin - photo courtesy Rally UHC Pro Cycling March 19, 2019 In the past two weeks, two amazing and talented people have died by suicide: brilliant economist Alan…
The Psychological Impact of Hibernation March 7, 2019 On Wikipedia hibernation is described as a "state of inactivity commonly observed in the winter months. For some species, hibernation functions to…
How to Override Our Brain's Responses to Someone Else's Feelings February 8, 2019 With Valentines Day rapidly approaching…. It is no secret that within relationships we are expected to support…
December 7, 2018 As mental health professionals, if we could give any gift for the holidays, it would be this: Permission to care for yourself as you are right now.…
