People who experience trauma may dissociate to protect themselves from fully experiencing the situation Dissociation emerges as a defense mechanism to help tolerate what would otherwise overwhelm one's ability to cope Read more in my talk w/ Forbes forbes.com/health/mind/wh…

There's no such thing as work life balance Anything compelling always creates imbalance You can have everything you want in life, but it usually won’t come at once Realign expectations and embrace imperfect variety over flawless focus of the balance of your life

Kids who grew up with parents who relied on them to be emotional caretakers become adults who struggle with codependency and take on the emotions of others to show they care They must learn the boundary between themselves and others and how to love without rescuing others

Anxiety about the future is less about the feared outcome, and more about your perceived ability to manage it Even if the worst-case scenario happens, remember you have the tools and strength to overcome it

In Buddhism Dukkha relates to the unsatisfactory condition of living creatures Craving is a stable element. We crave for more emotionally and materially + as a result feel pain Can you detach from the pain of craving while still finding motivation to achieve?

Misinformation is analogous to the game of ‘telephone’ as small errors are magnified with repetition. Through the megaphone of social media, misleading claims become harmful distortions See tips to spot misinformation from me + other experts with Popular Science popsci.com/health/misinfo…

Grounding works by deactivating the sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight response) and activating frontal lobes (brain area that houses logic, reason, judgment + focus) Learn more in this Forbes article I medically reviewed: forbes.com/health/mind/gr…

Many are feeling overwhelmed by a constant stream of crises over the last two years Learn to build a kit of coping tools when life becomes too much in this @SELF article I medically reviewed below: self.com/story/stress-r…

Instead of suppressing anxiety through avoidance and numbing strategies learn to use it as a compass Approaching anxiety requires opening into your core conflicts and taking action on that insight to create change Read more in my article for Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life-i…

A Forbes survey found that 45% of respondents noted improving mental health as their top resolution This suggests a cultural shift in how Americans value wellness as health is measured beyond simple numbers on a scale Read more in my talk w/Forbes Health forbes.com/health/mind/ne…

Discipline means choosing the discomfort of consistency in the present over the pain of regret in the future It’s not possible to avoid discomfort, we can only postpone it

In parentification, parents employ children to manage their problems Eager to please, children take on adult responsibilities and learn their needs and emotions are threats to others See more in my talk with Verywell Health/Sanjana Gupta verywellmind.com/parentificatio…

Here’s why an $100,000 household income no longer buys the American dream with CNBC cnbc.com/2024/04/16/why…

Obsession is often rooted in attempts to find internal safety and security through the external world Read more in my article for Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life-i…

Every couple faces unique challenges, but the presence of these common patterns almost universally drives conflict, so an ability to recognize them can go a long way toward maintaining peace, explains Dr. Sabrina Romanoff psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life-i…

Join us on reddit AMA for an Ask Me Anything on May 22nd at 1-2 p.m. EST with Forbes Health Advisory Board member Dr. Sabrina Romanoff, Psy.D. She'll answer your questions about effective communication techniques for relationships.

Congratulations to Taylor and Travis! Here's why getting engaged in your 30s may be becoming more popular, explains Dr. Sabrina Romanoff

Pranks involve power dynamics, which can make them polarizing, explains Sabrina Romanoff, Psy.D. What do you think of the turkey trot prank? Tell us in the comments.

Why does anxiety get worse at night—and what actually helps? Dr. Dr. Sabrina Romanoff explains.

In 2026, Americans say they plan to prioritize exercise: 44% say they’re making a New Year’s resolution around physical fitness, according to the American Psychiatric Association’s Healthy Minds Poll. ➡️And while resolutions can be a helpful way to motivate yourself this time of