As a marriage and family therapist, I often see how intertwined our personality traits are with our mental health.

For those grappling with both neuroticism and introversion, the journey can be especially challenging.

Research indicates that folks who exhibit both of these traits are more susceptible to chronic anxiety problems…

Dealing with social anxiety disorder can feel like navigating a maze filled with walls that whisper doubts and fears.

Making friends might seem like an impossible feat, but here’s a hopeful message: you’re doing better than you think…

Research indicates that optimists get better sleep, with a 70% lower chance of suffering from insomnia or sleep disorders than their less optimistic counterparts.

Optimists, who typically view the future with hope and see goodness in the world, may benefit from reduced ruminative thoughts about stressful events, a common culprit for keeping insomniacs awake at night…

Science has finally confirmed what many suspected to be true about sleep: exercise indeed improves sleep quality, as a recent study affirms.

While some may not subjectively feel the effects, this naturalistic study demonstrates a clear link between exercise and improved sleep metrics, particularly in the realm of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep.

Personality change after bariatric surgery is a fact, and a bariatric divorce is often the result.

After bariatric surgery, hormone levels dramatically shift, and the post-surgery dietary regime changes serotonin levels and neurotransmitter activity in the brain.

Personality change after bariatric surgery can wreak havoc in marriage and leave spouses completely unprepared…

Understanding the science behind our recent history of COVID Stress, and the divorce rate of occupations requires some sort of a pre-COVID baseline.

Fortunately, several studies in 2015 researched the divorce rates of various occupations… What changed?

How long do we feel sad after a serious personal setback? And what sorts of setbacks are particularly impactful?

In these extraordinary times, I took a detour into new research from the field of Labor Economics to examine this question… how long does sadness last after a significant setback?

As people age, their brains inevitably undergo changes that can impact cognitive function.

However, recent research shows that older adults often develop strategies to use their brains more efficiently than younger folks...

We all need a certain baseline resilience just to deal with the setbacks and losses that are an inevitable part of ordinary life.

Resilience is the ability to manage uncertainty, resist and overcome fear while transcending obstacles that may appear to be preventing you from succeeding.

Fortunately, we know a lot about resilience; what it is, and how it works.

Depression stands out head and shoulders over all other mental health problems.

When someone reaches out to a therapist for help, odds are in most cases they are either looking for help with their marriage, or help with their depression (Heene, Buysse, & Van Oost, 2005). Here’s what you need to know…

New research underscores the profound impact of self-compassion on emotional healing and well-being.

According to Professor Mark R. Leary, the lead author of a study on this subject, self-compassion helps humans cope with life's challenges without becoming defensive.

He stated, “Self-compassion helps to eliminate a lot of the anger, depression and pain we experience when things go badly for us.”

The aftermath of COVID-19 is proving to be a real snooze fest for many, but not in the way you might think.

While we're all eager to put the pandemic behind us, some are having trouble catching those much-needed Zs.

According to a recent study, over 76% of folks recovering from mild COVID-19 are experiencing a noticeable degree of insomnia…