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The benefits of vacation time, and how to set healthy workplace boundaries. Every year, an alarming amount of paid time off goes unused...

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For many, perfectionism and stress are the primary drivers of eating disorders. In some cases, a desire for thinness is not the primary...

Three trainable skills can radically help you to improve your social life. Science has identified effective approaches to challenge...

Stop fighting your worries. Listen first, then evaluate. Here's how. When challenging fears and worries, do not assume your anxiety is...

What do factors like individualism have to do with seasonal affective disorder? Cultural aspects of individualism vs. collectivism and...

Some say confess to cheating. Some say no. Either way there are consequences. Consider what is known colloquially as a one-night stand,...

From pressure to peace: Finding balance in the pursuit of excellence. Cultural pressures fuel rising perfectionism, leading to mental...

5 myths and truths about PTSD. Trauma symptoms have historically been diagnosed under various terms before PTSD emerged. Misconceptions...

Cranky in the morning? Sufficient sleep is necessary for control of emotions. Emotion regulation is often challenging for adolescents....

Personal Perspective: The way you deal with a panic attack can impact its effect. How you deal with a panic attack in the moment can...

How to live well, inspired by caring for survivors of 9/11. As the first medical director and attending psychiatrist at the World Trade...