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The Impact of Social Media on Sleep: Beyond Screen Time

The impact of social media on our slumber goes far beyond the blue light emitted from our phones. It's a complex interplay of psychological and behavioral factors.

Cheers and Tears: Riding the Graduation Rollercoaster

Amid the pre-graduation planning and activities, it’s important to keep tabs on your graduate and how they – and you – are coping with this journey.

Hoarding Disorder vs. Messiness

What is Hoarding Disorder? Hoarding disorders used to be considered a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder, but in 2013 it was classified ...

COVID-19 and Dementia: Advice for Caregivers 

In March 2020, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19 from the SARS-CoV-2 virus) became a global pandemic that affected us all.  In ...

Psychological Evaluation Before Bariatric Surgery: An Important and Helpful Step

Bariatric surgery is life-changing and requires personal effort to be successful. Those who choose this approach to weight loss have ...

9 Tips for Navigating Political Conversations

Political conversations can be hard, but emphasizing good intent and avoiding generalizations are two ways to keep relationships intact.

Marijuana and Adolescents: Understanding the Risks

With the increasing legalization of marijuana across many states, it's important to understand the potential impact on adolescents.

Finding One Another: Suggestions on How to Make Friends

Shared experiences today occur more in a virtual environment than in real life. This shift is notably different for those who had different experiences growing up in previous generations. While not necessarily wrong, it represents a significant change.

Exercise and Bariatric Surgery: 10 Steps to Get Started

We all know exercise is good for us. For those who’ve had bariatric surgery, it’s even more important because it ...

Why Is Quitting Smoking so Difficult AND Necessary?

Three-Link Chain of Addiction Why is it so hard for many people to quit smoking? Most smokers know that they’re addicted, ...

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