Whenever I talk with clients about social media and mental health, it's typically about the negative consequences of social media. After all, it's not very often clients discuss positive experiences related to social media in the therapy room. At this point, most...
Narcissists are known for their charm and infectious enthusiasm, showing this side only to distant admirers. But living or working closely with a narcissist can be harmful to mental health and, at times, outright dangerous. If you want to survive the encounter with a...
If you’re reading this, you likely already know that to be healthy you have to exercise regularly. But did you know that it's entirely possible to have an exercise addiction? In fact, it is estimated that 3% of regular gym goers are exercise addicts. This number can...
If you have ADHD, you may have wondered if what you eat affects your symptoms. Well, the answer is a simple: yes, there is such a thing as an ADHD Diet. Science has long proven that our diet contributes to many of the major diseases we encounter in life such as Heart...
If you've recently found yourself wondering if you're struggling with a midlife crisis or depression, it's time to figure it out so you can get started on the right path to being the best version of you and your life. It's pretty common to confuse the symptoms of a...
Of all the skills I've learned in the last decade, there's one that stands apart from the rest as the most valuable: learning to be comfortable with discomfort. It's the one skill you can learn that will make everything else in life easier. You can begin to master...
Self doubt can be brutal, obnoxious, and debilitating. If you don't learn to keep it in check, it will hold you back from pursuing your dreams and living the life you want and deserve. If you don’t learn to overcome self doubt, it can also make it hard to complete...
According to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, over 47,000 people died by suicide in the United States in 2017. In that same year, there were an estimated 1,400,000 suicide attempts. Knowing and understanding the warning signs of suicide is the primary...
For many of us, the holidays are about spending time with friends and family, good food and drinks, and helping others in need. But for those of us who have suffered a recent loss, coping with holidays can be painful, isolating, and tremendously difficult. 4 Things to...