The holidays are upon us, which usually means family and friends. Either way, in the current state of the world you’re bound to have someone in your life who is…
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Gratitude has lasting effects on the brain: The neuropsychology of giving thanks
Recent evidence suggests that a promising approach is to complement psychological counseling and treatment with additional activities that are not too taxing for clients, but yield high results. Research has…
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Comfort Animals and Therapy Dogs
Some of my colleagues don’t believe in comfort animals or therapy dogs. That is BS. My mentor, who has Parkinson’s, would not be alive today if it were not for…
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Neuropsychology of meditation
A growing body of neuroscience research is attracting attention to the profound effects of meditation. There is evidence for the neurological benefits of meditation in several studies, which showed that…
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Men and mental health
In my practice, the majority of my clients are male. Overall, three times as many men as women die by suicide, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) comprehensive report…
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Cognitive Dissonance and Mental Health
Cognitive Dissonance is the motivational mechanism that underlies the reluctance to admit mistakes or accept scientific findings even when those findings can save our lives. The cognitive dissonance theory, most…
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Eight hacks to improve mental flexibility
Eight hacks to improve mental flexibility, an executive function that helps with transitions, change, and uncertainty. 1) Change your scenery. Go for a walk around the block. Take a coffee…
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Turmeric and Mental Health
Turmeric is an edible root used in cooking. It’s powdered into a bright yellow spice popular in Asian cuisine. I am South Asian, and I grew up with a variety…
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COVID-19 and Neuropsychology
My practice in my company offices includes very strict protocols, including daily housekeeping services, using Covid approved cleaning products. I use two full office suites, so that cleaning can be…
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Smiling Depression
The term “smiling depression” – appearing happy to others while internally suffering significant depressive symptoms is receiving more research attention. While smiling depression is not a technical term that psychologists…
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