Tag: help
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11 Tools to Cope With Burnout and Overwhelm
Ravi Chandra M.D., D.F.A.P.A. Burnout is a major and growing problem. The pandemic and stresses of multiple cultural traumas, including the quest for racial justice and equity for all, including sexual and gender minorities, have taken a great toll. The National Academy of Medicine has produced a report on health force well-being, and the American Psychiatric Association estimates two out of five psychiatrists…
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5 Self-Soothing Techniques
Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. Self-soothing is defined as an individual’s efforts or capacity to calm themselves while in a state of emotional distress (Wright, 2009). It is a key aspect of well-being as it helps us stay regulated and calm (take the well-being quiz here to learn more about your well-being). We learn many of our self-soothing patterns…
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Focus on Children’s Wellness: Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
Weil Cornell Medicine It’s normal for children to experience sadness, irritability and anxiety every now and then. Sometimes it can be hard to tell whether your child is dealing with standard day-to-day stressors, such as juggling homework, sports, and social activities, or if it’s something more serious. In observance of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, Weill…
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Resources for Suicide Prevention
Written by Jessica White – Community Mental Health Worker & Case Manager If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal ideation or thoughts of harming yourself, help is out there. Below are resources for suicide prevention that you can use for yourself or pass along to someone you know. Consider an online MFT program and learn…
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You Can’t Control Your Teen, But You Can Influence Them
Emily R. Kline Ph.D. Teens of overly-controlling parents are likely to circumvent the rules or withdraw emotionally, damaging the parent-child relationship. The less parents engage in a power struggle, the more likely teens are to relate from a place of maturity. Parents who are able to position themselves as trusted, credible advisors are more likely…
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How to Feel Less Stressed as a Parent
Cara Goodwin, Ph.D. Parents are currently experiencing an unprecedented level of stress. Not surprisingly, research finds that parental stress, as well as symptoms of anxiety and depression, increased significantly following the pandemic. The stressful disruptions of the pandemic may have also increased the likelihood of families experiencing more traumatic incidents. For example, 29 percent of parents report that their children have witnessed more domestic violence, and 42…
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How to Deal With Morning Anxiety
Andrea Wachter LMFT If you commonly wake up in the morning filled with anxiety, you are not alone. Many people wake up with fight-or-flight sensations and feel baffled as to how they can already feel anxious when their feet haven’t even touched the floor yet. A variety of factors can play a part in morning anxiety: excess stress,…
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Why Are Old Habits So Hard to Break?
Jessica Koehler Ph.D. Behavior change is a challenging endeavor, requiring intentional and consistent effort to modify actions and habits to attain desired objectives. The field of psychology offers valuable insights into the factors that make behavior change a challenging endeavor. By understanding these underlying concepts, we can better comprehend why altering our habits can be…
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Advancing the Delivery of Mental Health Care With Technology
Susan J. Noonan MD Technology in mental health care can improve access to services for some. The use of technology in providing mental health care has increased dramatically. Virtual appointments and mental health apps can improve access to services for some, but not all, persons. Barriers exist to the use of technology and virtual appointments,…
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Teaching Vulnerability in Clinical Supervision
Amir Levine Ph.D. A newer clinician I supervise recently asked me, “What do you believe is the most important quality a therapist should have?” Reflexively, I answered, “Access to our vulnerability.” Source: wowowG/Shutterstock In all my years of supervising clinicians and observing my own process, I have found that our ability to tap into and…