If you were asked to to close your eyes and visualize "loneliness" what would you "see"? The first thought that comes to mind for me, and I suspect most of you, would be an image of an elderly person sitting, or bedridden, alone in their home. While that is often, sadly, an accurate image, loneliness is [...]
The most consistent finding from the continuing study, begun in 1938, is that positive relationships are the strongest predictor of a happy, healthy and long life. As social creatures, it's helpful to take stock of the relationships we rely on in our lives and consider whether we need to expand support into unmet areas of need. [...]
This month we focus on Black history while in the midst of a mental health crisis. We're continuing to live in the shadow of the pandemic and an uncertain economic environment. While those pressures impact all of us, Black Americans experience the additional burdens of historic oppression and continuing racism that impacts access to care. Fewer [...]
Striving to find meaning in life has been a part of human nature for most of recorded history and cultures around the globe. Research shows that finding meaning in life enhances psychological well being. The current climate (in its many interpretations) feels particularly unsettling and so much is beyond our control. Making sense of your life, [...]
Change. Whether you're making positive aspirations or coping with difficult situations, transitions are challenges. As we plan for the new year we can feel both enthusiastic and nervous. It's important to remember that the aspect of change that we have control over is how we respond to it. "Maybe instead of simply wishing for a happier [...]