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…
It's a common idea in Western culture that "letting it out" or emotionally venting (known as "catharsis") is an effective way to help manage difficult emotions, but a lot of…
Sometimes people ask, "What is rumination?". This video explains rumination as extensive thinking through or "mulling over" challenging situations and it discusses how rumination can often be unhealthy (even at…
Grieving a loss is a natural part of life that everyone will experience. For a certain number of individuals, grief or bereavement can become more complicated and can create additional…
People often wonder, are psychologists analyzing me when I meet them? This and other questions about psychologists (for example, Are psychologists crazy? Can I trust a psychologist?) are explored in…
Experiencing posttraumatic stress after a traumatic event can be extremely difficult. There are some myths about how often posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs and how it occurs. For instance, not…