Friendship February: How to make friends
Making friends as an adult can be challenging. Dr. Karen Lawson has tips to overcome some common barriers, like lack of self-confidence
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Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Set realistic resolutions this year
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
“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
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
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
“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”
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
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
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
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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