The #1 lesson I learned as a psychologist during the pandemic: A little recognition goes a long way. If you notice or appreciate someone's effort or achievement, say so! There is a toll to suffering in isolation without feeling seen, and there is no cost to sharing praise.

Happy Take Your Child to Work Day! Everyone, please be thoughtful with your questions and comments at work today. You don't know why someone does or does not have children. Or why they don't have more or fewer kids. Whether it's a painful or happy story, let them tell it.

3 Mental Health Struggles of People with "Simple on Paper" Lives

If Your Significant Other Has Mental Health Struggles, Here Are 3 Common (and Valid!) Questions You Might Have

I'd Be Out of a Job as a Sex Therapist If People Realized These 4 Things

Hopeless about finding time for self-care? Stop setting empty goals and try this instead.

Are you and your partner contemplating opening up your relationship this year? Here are some benefits to think about: • Reduced pressure to fulfill all your partner's needs • Renewed appetite for affection and intimacy • Reflection opportunities about what works for you both

Why Anyone Who Wants to Create Functional Systems and Feel At Peace in Their Home Should Hire a Professional Organizer for 2 Hours

Join me in reclaiming time this January with a mindful productivity challenge: 1: On Sundays (1/14, 1/21, & 1/28), plan your weekly schedule in detail. 2: Track your actual time DAILY and compare it to your plan. Learn what's working and what's not. Let's kickstart 2024!

How To Solve 3 Big Communication Problems If You or Your Partner Have Anxiety or ADHD

There are 4 different legal models that governments use to regulate sex work: completely illegal, legal and government regulated, partial decriminalization, and full decriminalization. Here’s a look at how each one works. sexandpsychology.com/blog/2024/5/8/…

in press today -- new Scholars for Elevating Equity & Diversity (SEED) publication on recognizing the impact of racism-based traumatic stress on youth in JAACAP Journals! We make recommendations for how research & clinical practice can address symptoms of racism-based trauma. DM me for PDF! doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac…