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This Parenting Program Helps Parents Manage Stress
A new study published in the Journal of Family Systems and Health looked at whether Parenting Journey, a 12-week parenting program based on the principles of family systems theory, helps parents manage...
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Family Separation at the Border: Who to Blame?
Many immigrants hoping to resettle in the United States are fleeing from some kind of trauma. Unfortunately, trying to get into the country can result in new trauma as families are separated. According...
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The Link Between PTSD And Agression
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects eight per cent of adults in the United States. That means eight million Americans suffer from PTSD annually. Women are more likely to suffer from PTSD than...
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Stressed out? That may be a good thing
A recent study in “Stress & Health” suggests that while stress can lead to known negative health outcomes, such as depression or cardiovascular disease, there are also potential benefits. When...
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Joy at Work: Marie Kondo's Way
Marie Kondo’s popular book on tidying up resulted in an increase in sales on organizational supplies, even more so when her Netflix series was released. She’s back in the spotlight with her recent...
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The Polyvagal Theory
Looking back at the start of the pandemic, I witnessed two things. Shutting down- disengaging and stopping normal activities. Alternatively, doing too much- hoarding toilet paper, fighting people over...
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Feelings of Loneliness May Have Stabilized During COVID-19
Despite some detrimental impact on vulnerable individuals, a recent survey did not find a large increase in loneliness as a result COVID-19. Instead, they found remarkable resilience in response to it....
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Gen Z Stressed About An Uncertain Future, But Not All Will Vote
Gen Z are experiencing increased stress levels due to uncertainties in their future.The American Psychological Association’s annual Stress in America Report for 2020 found that Gen Z adults aged 18-23...
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Americans Experiencing A National Mental Health Crisis
Americans are overwhelmed with multiple sources of stress. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), the United States is facing a national mental health crisis that could have...
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The "Love Hormone" Oxytocin Can Cause Antisocial Behavior
The “love hormone” oxytocin can occasionally have anti-social effects depending on where in the brain it is created. Oxytocin, a hormone that can regulate prosocial behaviors like trust, bonding and...
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Understanding The Neurobiology Of Anxiety
Anxiety is an emotion that is central to human experience which can also cause immense suffering for millions of children and adults when it goes awry. A new study published in the Journal of...
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Can Ketamine Help Those Suffering From PTSD?
A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry looked at repeated Ketamine administration for chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).“This study was the first randomized controlled...
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The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Increasing Suffering Of People With Serious...
A new study published the Journal of Preventative Medicine looked at psychological distress in the United States before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the first longitudinal study of...
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Mental Health Declining During COVID, But Not For Regular Church Attenders
A recent Gallup study reveals a positive connection between regular church attendance and a positive self-evaluation of one’s mental health. I invited experts to give their opinions on these findings...
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Avoiding All Stress Isn’t a Good Idea
A recent article on APA PsycNet examined how we regulate stress responses. The authors found that “altering second-level valuation systems—shifting the valuation of stress from 'is bad for me' to 'can...
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COVID-19 Negatively Impacts Mental Health Of Residents And Staff Of Nursing...
COVID-19 has had a significant mental health impact on both residents and staff members in aged care facilities.Research published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found those working or...
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New Study Looks At Methods Of Relaxation To Reduce Stress For Healthcare Workers
A new study published in the Journal of Occupational Health looked at physical relaxation for occupational stress in healthcare workers in a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized...
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Why Are Women More Anxious Than Men?
A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology looked at sex differences in specific aspects of two animal tests of anxiety-like behavior.“We studied male and female rodent models to better...
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New Study Looks At The Connection Between Brain Lesions And Psychiatric...
A new study published in the Journal of Nature Human Behaviour looked at how brain stimulation and brain lesions converge on common causal circuits in neuropsychiatric disease.“The study is about brain...
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Are Students' Emotions Tied To Their Achievements?
A new study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology looked at whether emotional diversity is associated with better student engagement and achievement.“Our study explored whether students...
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