It's common to experience depression or depressed/low mood during certain times each year, especially in the late Fall and Winter months. This experience is sometimes referred to as "seasonal depression",…
Resolutions are decisions to initiate some sort of behavior change or improve conditions in one's life. Resolutions are really popular at the beginning of the year (e.g., "New Years Resolutions").…
The holidays are a time when people often practice gratitude. But it is also something that can be practiced any time of year. Research shows that engaging in behaviors that…
The holidays can be a time of joy or fondly remembering previous holidays. It can also be a time of difficulty for many individuals. Some people can experience grief or…
Seeking and having support from others (aka "social support") can be very beneficial for emotional well-being. Social support has consistently shown to improve well-being and help to prevent depression and…
There are multiple psychological aspects of losing weight in general and for having bariatric weight loss surgery (e.g., gastric bypass surgery, sleeve gastrectomy or "sleeve surgery"). Many people ask "Why…
There are many aspects of physical pain that can be affected by emotional or behavioral changes, thus forming "mind-body connections" that individuals sometimes speak about. In the case of chronic…
There are a few different ways to cope with emotion states like depression and anxiety. "Behavioral activation", or purposefully engaging in meaningful or enjoyable activities, can improve mood, reconnect one…