A conversation with Chris Legg, LPC
Chris Legg, LPC, joins Dr. Mark Turman to discuss how psychology and faith integrate, how Legg works as a therapist and pastor, a biblical understanding of mental disorders, Jesus’ flawed…
Patience: Definition, Health Effects, and Tips for Practicing It
Good things really do come to those who wait. Tapping into your patient side has its fair share of potential benefits for your physical and mental health, research suggests. Patience…
Huntington’s Disease Families Need Support, but Face Barriers
Social support for children of a parent with Huntington’s disease from someone other than a caregiver is important in helping them manage stress and adversity, but there are obstacles to…
ADHD found to be more predictive of poor mental health outcomes in adults
Adults with high levels of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are more likely to experience anxiety and depression than adults with high levels of autistic traits, according to new research…
Can a Health Psychologist Help You Manage Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
When treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), taking care of your mental wellness is just as important as managing physical symptoms. Coping with the unpredictability, pain, and discomfort of ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease actually…
Mass shootings take a toll on Americans’ mental health, even from a distance, experts say
When mass shootings make headlines, you may feel a range of emotions, from anxiety to fear or even a sense of numbness over yet another tragedy. You’re not alone. Experts…
APA panel issues recommendations for adolescent social media use
Washington – A presidential panel of the American Psychological Association has issued recommendations for the use of social media by adolescents, noting that while these platforms can promote healthy socialization,…
Experts Available to Speak on Mental Health Topics
BYLINE: Erin Frick ALBANY, N.Y. (May 16, 2023) – May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this Thursday, May 18, marks the third annual Mental Health Action Day. Observed in…
How Relationship Conflict Affects Mental Health
Source: RDNE Stock project/pexels May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a big part of mental health I’d like to bring awareness to is relationships. Funding is often not provided,…
Willpower: Definition, psychology, and more
Willpower is a person’s ability to control their own actions in order to pursue long-term goals. Other names for this concept include self-control, discipline, and resolve. However, psychologists have differing…