4 Ways to Say “No” to Alcohol Without Saying It

Sarah Dermody Ph.D. Cutting down on your drinking? Set SMART goals and practice refusing drinks now. It is officially summer! Many of us are finally enjoying some downtime in the sun at cookouts, sporting events, or weekend getaways. Dry January…

With Autism, at Any Age, Never Say “Never”

Written by Susan Senator This past week was a home run for my autistic son, Nat. He communicated with others independently and effectively on two separate occasions. This is the sort of triumph that may appear small to some, but to my…

How Alcohol Affects Sleep

Shelby Harris Psy.D. Many of us have been there: After a long day at work, we’re looking for something to help us wind down, and many of us might reach for a glass of wine or a favorite cocktail (even…

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Why We Get Bored and How to Overcome It

Patricia Lockwood, Ph.D., and Jo Cutler, Ph.D. People seek out novelty and excitement. We explore, discover, and create. At the same time, we all experience moments of boredom. Whether it’s during a long meeting, a tedious task, or a lazy afternoon,…

Why Mattering Matters

Susan J. Noonan MD I recently came across an interesting project based at Temple University that I believe resonates with many people, including me, and is particularly relevant to those who experience social isolation, loneliness, depression, and suicidality. The project comes from the…

The Best Advice I Ever Got About Being a Therapist

Elizabeth Heaney MA, LPC “Hey, what’s the best advice you ever got about being a therapist?” I get that question from younger therapists when I teach grad counseling students, supervise interns, and facilitate case consultation groups. Over the course of…

4 Surprising Ways to Maintain a Youthful Brain

Scott C. Anderson “If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.” That quote, which has been attributed to Eubie Blake, resonates well enough to have been repeated by Mickey…

Observing Juneteenth and Supporting Mental Health Equity

APA Leadership This weekend, we acknowledge and observe Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the day that the end of slavery was announced in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865. Juneteenth has been celebrated by the Black community since the late…

Using Our Voice to Protect the Mental Health of the LGBTQ+ Community

By Hannah Wesolowski For nearly half a century, NAMI advocates have fought for every person to have access to the mental health care they need when and where they need it. While we’ve come a long way, we unfortunately still…

6 things you can try to overcome not being motivated

Steven C. Hayes Ph.D. *The original title of this blog is “When You’re Just Not Feeling Motivated” but we are talking about 6 strategies that is a proper motivation for you. Some days, you are just not feeling it. You…

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