Category Archives: Mental Health and Wellness
Friday Factoids: Psychological Preparation for the Olympics
With the 2018 Winter Olympics coming to a close in the next few days, you may be wondering how these word class athletes handle the stress of performing on an international level. These athletes do not just have to be … Continue reading
Article Review: De Sio, S., et al: Quality of life in workers and stress: Gender differences in exposure to psychosocial Risks and perceived well-Being
Oftentimes, work can be stressful. Between deadlines, the phone ringing off the hook, and the stack of requests building up in the corner, the daily grind can become frustrating. However, that frustration is not always the same for … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Why It Hurts To Lose A Fictional TV Character
For the fans of the hit television series This Is Us, Super bowl Sunday was not just about the game, Justin Timberlake’s halftime performance, and the commercials. It was the day we finally learned the backstory of one of the … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Does Groundhog Day Make You SAD?
Each year on February 2nd, we forget about the fancy technology that exists to predict the forecast and rather turn our attention to a groundhog and his shadow. On this day, people wake before dawn to see if the … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Imposter Syndrome
Although the imposter phenomenon is not an official diagnosis listed in the DSM, it is a very real form of intellectual self-doubt that can significantly impact one’s social and emotional well-being. Further, imposter feelings are often accompanied by anxiety and … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Good Gifts vs. Bad Gifts!
Can giving your significant other an undesirable gift impact the relationship? Research says yes, if the person receiving the gift is a male. Men felt less similar than the gift giver when the giver was both a new acquaintance … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Keeping the Magic of Santa
Around age of 6-9 years, children begin to question the idea of Santa Claus. Suddenly, rather than asking questions to learn more about “Santa’s magic,” they begin asking questions regarding the plausibility of Santa. It is around this … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Altruism–Is It Innate Or Taught?
Research has shown that altruism increases positive feelings. Many parents often wonder how they can increase their child’s empathy and kind behavior. There has been some debate as to whether this is a characteristic that individuals are born with or … Continue reading
Article Review: Bach, P., & Hayes, S. C. (2002). The use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to prevent the rehospitalization of psychotic patients: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 70, 1129-1138. Harris, R. (2009). ACT made simple.
If you work at an acute inpatient psychiatric hospital, you will see familiar faces as patients are readmitted. It’s an evitable occurrence. When this happens you can do one of two things, either continue with the same treatment approach or … Continue reading
Friday Factoids: Avoiding the Holiday Blues
For many, the holidays become synonymous with stress: finding the perfect tree, having the perfect decorations, finding the perfect gift, and spending time with family. These things can quickly turn holiday cheer into holiday drear. However, there are … Continue reading