Can Alzheimer’s and dementia be prevented? Alzheimer’s Disease is one of the biggest concerns many of us have as we get older. The thought of developing the disease can be a frightening prospect, especially if you’ve witnessed a loved one
How Emotional Development Unfolds Starting at Birth—Podcast
In this podcast, Dr. Ross Thompson describes how early emotional development unfolds and what parents can do to nurture their child’s social and emotional skills starting at birth. Click here to listen to the podcast on zerotothree.org
How Mental Illness Affects Romantic Relationships
Nearly half of adults experience a mental illness at least once in their lifetime. Research and practical experience tell us that mental illness can cause a person to have decreased quality of life, decreased productivity and employment, and even impaired physical health. A mental illness—including post-traumatic stress disorder, major depressive
Helpless and Afraid – Handling Your Anxiety around a Loved One Who is Hospitalized
By Sara Ali, LPC-I, MS, Madiha Tahseen, Ph.D. Is this story familiar to you? Malaika’s mom hasn’t been feeling well and was recently diagnosed with COVID-19. She gets the dreaded call that her mom is having difficulty breathing and is
Losing a Loved One During the Pandemic
By Sara Ali, LPC-I, MS, Madiha Tahseen, Ph.D. As we all move through this pandemic, it is highly likely that we have lost a loved one or know someone who has lost a loved one. COVID-19 has changed the way
How to Deal With Difficult People and Avoid Conflict
Research shows that supportive relationships are good for our mental and physical health.1 However, dealing with chronically “difficult” people and maintaining ongoing negative relationships can actually be detrimental to our health. The toll of the stress can affect us emotionally and physically.
Proactively Coping With Racism
Racial Media Violence is Stressful This month Black America awoke to news of two troubling killings of Black males by-way of police encounters. For most people of color, it becomes increasingly impossible to escape the barrage of news coverage broadcasting
Mental Health Awareness Month
We all have many feelings swirling around during this time of quarantine. Some of these feelings may even conflict with each other, or change depending on the day, or even over the course of a single day. Some of us
Reducing Anxiety During Coronavirus Pandemic
Psychiatrist Sue Varma says that during a time of high stress, it’s important to focus on “the four Ms of mental health – mindfulness, mastery, movement and meaningful engagement.” Watch video at msnbc.com
6 Ways to Cope With Being Single
For many, being single as an adult for an extended period of time is a deeply painful experience — and one that can feel like it will never end. According to a new paper by Jeffrey Jackson of Virginia Tech,