Marwa Azab Ph.D.

About

Marwa Azab, Ph.D., is an adjunct professor of psychology and human development at California State University, Long Beach. She studied psychology for many years and completed a masters in counseling from Toronto, Canada and her Ph.D. in neuroscience from University of California, Irvine, where she taught in the biology department. She has given four TEDx talks, including “The Logical Vs. The Reflexive Brain: Only One Wins” & "Highly Sensitive? Should you change?"

Recent Posts

A Paradigm Shift for Lasting Change

Consider a radical shift in your approach to resolutions. Keep your goals private, explore life's purpose, and prioritize values over finite goals.

People Who Don't Feel Pain Also Can't Smell

There's a surprising link between the inability to feel pain and the inability to smell.

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: 6 Evidence-Based Strategies

The imposter syndrome narrative doesn't have to be the only one. You have the power to rewrite it and embrace the truth of your accomplishments.

The History of Imposter Syndrome

Feeling like an imposter has been linked to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and decreased job satisfaction. Here's what can be done to combat imposter syndrome.

The Link Between Endometriosis and Depression and Anxiety

A significant percentage of women with endometriosis also show symptoms of anxiety and depression, research finds—and pain alone is not the cause.

Anxiety Unraveled: 10 Strategies to Liberate the Anxious Mind

Unveiling 10 powerful strategies that can transform the way you confront and conquer anxiety.

10 Strategies to Conquer Anxiety After Failure

Failure is a universal experience, and it's our response to it that determines our growth and resilience. These strategies can help you effectively reduce anxiety.

Failing Forward: Unlocking the Power of Dopamine for Success

Discover the surprising power of dopamine in coping with failure and fueling future success.

New Treatment for Long-COVID Brain Fog?

ADHD drug shows promise for treating brain fog. However, known mechanisms of long COVID and ADHD are different. Future treatments should target neuroinflammation in COVID patients.

Anxiety, Depression, and Strokes in the COVID Aftermath

A recent study found that long COVID increases the risk for neurological and psychological conditions by over 40 percent, even in patients who had a mild infection.