General Psychology Articles/ Presentations

Six ideas of how to get through COVID-19: #1.  Resist the urge to grind an axe.

#2.  Resist the urge to make unnecessary decisions

#3.  Watch how much cable news you consume...

 Acceptance is difficult. By acceptance, I’m not talking about resignation, which is an “I-give-up” attitude that causes us to avoid difficulty. I’m also not talking about self-blame, which is an “I-deserve-this” attitude that reinforces helplessness...

 Antidepressant medications, such as Lexapro or Zoloft., can be helpful if you’re struggling with depression. However, antidepressants do not always resolve depressive symptoms and can also have unwanted side effects...

 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is related to experiencing something traumatic, either to yourself or to someone close to you. Here’s how to help a veteran (or anyone else) with symptoms of PTSD can overcome his or her symptoms.

 Mindfulness meditation has been linked to pain and anxiety reduction.  Learn more about how to do this form of meditation here!

 Most Americans set goals only to forget about them within a few weeks - not because they are inherently lazy - but they don't know how to set goals for success.