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Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

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Set realistic resolutions this year

January 19, 2023January 18, 2023Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, New Years

Dr. Asim Shah gives advice on how to manage expectations and set realistic goals for New Years resolutions.

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Don’t let your kids get spooked by scary movies

January 10, 2023January 9, 2023fear, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, scary movies

“Exposure to scary movies – in an age-appropriate fashion in which the child has control – can be a healthy way for some kids to learn to navigate associated fears,” Storch said.

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Tips to help kids overcome Santa-phobia

December 19, 2022December 16, 2022Anxiety, Holidays, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Santa Claus

Dr. Eric Storch has advice on how to help your child face their fears during a photo shoot with Santa Claus.

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Skip the stress this holiday season

November 17, 2022November 17, 2022family, Holiday Season, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stress, Travel

Dr. Yasmine Omar shares ways to help defuse stressful travel and family situations that often come with the holidays.

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Expressing depression differs across cultures

November 10, 2022November 29, 2022Culture, Depression, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

“Culture will change the meaning of depression, so we won’t see the same kinds of symptoms in different cultures,” Dr. Asim Shah said.

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Don’t be spooked by “Sunday scaries”

October 31, 2022November 3, 2022Anxiety, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, weekend

Dr. Eric Storch discusses the underlying causes of Sunday scaries – anxiety about the upcoming week – and how to manage it.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: what you need to know

September 1, 2022August 31, 2022Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD

Dr. Asim Shah answers some questions about post-traumatic stress disorder and how people can get help for themselves or their loved ones.

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Social burnout post-pandemic

May 16, 2022May 17, 2022Burnout, COVID-19, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, social fatigue

Dr. Asim Shah offers insight on how to handle social burnout while reconnecting with others after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Helping your child overcome pandemic anxiety

April 11, 2022Anxiety, children, COVID-19, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Dr. Laurel Williams offers advice for parents looking to help their children feel safe and anxiety-free during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Under Pressure: Prioritizing Sports Mental Health

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, sports anxiety, Winter sports

Karen Winston shares some tips to help ease sports anxiety for those under pressure to perform in the spotlight.

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