Don’t Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle — 8 Ways to Dial Down Holiday...
For as long as I have been practicing psychiatry, helping patients navigate the stress of the holidays has been a primary focus during the months of November and December. For many, the most wonderful time of...
The Secret Sauce of Gratitude: Look for the Gift Behind the Gift
Before my kids could even talk, I was telling them to say thank you. I must have sounded like a broken record.
🗣️ Say thank you to Daddy for the bedtime story.
🗣️ Say thank you...
8 Counterintuitive Strategies for a Happier Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Here are a few tips to help you and your family keep the peace and make the most of the holiday:
1. Be clear-eyed
Manage expectations. It’s nice to have...
Forget Bed Rotting—There’s a Better Way to Recharge
“Take it easy for a few days.” My doctor’s instructions were straightforward. I had just had a lumbar puncture and was supposed to chill out for 48 hours. “Getting enough sleep will help you...
Here’s What You Can Do When the World Feels Upside Down
One of the best parts of my job is getting to hear what’s on your mind. Below are answers to three questions I am asked almost every day from patients, family, friends, and this...
An Antidote for Overthinking
Feelings aren’t facts.
A basic principle of every non-pharmaceutical treatment for depression and anxiety involves putting some distance between oneself and one’s emotions. Psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, meditation and exercise, to name a few, create space...