Parental favoritism can feel like a bit of a taboo topic to even acknowledge quietly to oneself—let alone talk about. However, parental favoritism is not uncommon: recent studies have shown that [...]
At some point or another, most have had the experience of wanting nothing more than to belong—it’s a desire hardwired into our being. Belonging and connection are foundational human needs, so [...]
Take a few moments to consider your entire family history, returning to the farthest generation you know existed. Envision what it may have been like to live through the experiences of your [...]
Whether it be happy hour with co-workers, grabbing drinks with friends on the weekend, or a glass of wine with dinner—drinking alcohol from time to time is generally considered pretty normal and [...]
Do you ever avoid going to sleep despite knowing you'll wake up exhausted the next morning for doing so? You might be experiencing "revenge bedtime procrastination," the intentional sacrifice of [...]
Forming a new habit seems so simple: “just” set our alarm clock for one hour earlier each morning and go for a jog, “just” turn off the television and take 10 minutes to meditate in the evenings, [...]
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is something we hear a lot about, and, as a result, most people feel they have at least a working understanding of it. ADHD is a diagnosis [...]
Intrusive thoughts are "mental events that interrupt the flow of task-related thoughts [despite] efforts to avoid them” (American Psychological Association, 2020) and range in severity from [...]
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) utilizes ketamine in psychotherapy sessions to deepen and expand upon the benefits of psychotherapy for those struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and [...]
Now, I know what you're probably thinking: "Ketamine?! Like the psychedelic?" and the answer is yes! In 2019, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Esketamine—a derivative of [...]