April 19, 2023
Happy Earth Day! I love the notion of celebrating nature and renewal. I think this is why I really became a psychologist. When people ask me why I became a psychologist, I tell the story about how I had a friend in middle school who wanted to be a psychologist, so I said to myself, that sounds good. That was it. But, over the years,
April 18, 2023
Acting pro-environmentally gives us a deeper sense of personal meaning, which has been called ‘green flow’. Flow refers to a mental state where a person becomes fully immersed in an activity and feels energized, focused, and “in the zone.” I’m not exactly convinced that my ‘green’ lifestyle can be described this way but getting enjoyment out of green living and finding a way to think about eco-consciousness as a hobby, sounds like fun to me. And there is research that
April 17, 2023
Climate change has become a hot topic in recent years, and with good reason. As we learn more about the impact humans have on our planet, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the scale of the problem. Climate change affects our mental health in addition to our planet. Extreme weather and scary events like fires, blizzards, and hurricanes can increase depression and anxiety, and contribute to post-traumatic stress disorder. People might experience being shut-in, being displaced, and have food insecurity. Higher temperatures are also associated with an increased risk of suicide and psychiatric hospitalization.
January 19, 2023
It’s that time of year! Everyone has made their New Year resolutions and promised themselves that this year is really the year. Many people set their sights on goals such as eating healthier, exercising more, or simply becoming a better version of themselves.
December 14, 2022
Research has shown a relationship between social media use and mental health. There is a direct
correlation between using social media, depression, and overall satisfaction with life. One study
found that
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