You and Your Mental Health

Wisdom

Do We Get Wiser as We Age?

Julie Erickson Ph.D. on June 16, 2024

Popular belief holds that wisdom is one of the benefits of growing older. But empirical research tells a more nuanced story about whether we get older and wiser.

Popular belief holds that wisdom is one of the benefits of growing older. But empirical research tells a more nuanced story about whether we get older and wiser.

Aging

How to Age Fearlessly

Julie Erickson Ph.D. on March 10, 2024

We can change our perspective on aging by being aware of our negative stereotypes and having powerful exceptions to them, as well as considering what we gain with age.

We can change our perspective on aging by being aware of our negative stereotypes and having powerful exceptions to them, as well as considering what we gain with age.

Aging

Aging With Anxiety

Julie Erickson Ph.D. on February 4, 2024

Anxiety can be experienced by many older adults dealing with the stressors of aging. Identifying when anxiety becomes disordered is key to getting help.

Anxiety can be experienced by many older adults dealing with the stressors of aging. Identifying when anxiety becomes disordered is key to getting help.

Aging

Yes, You Can Still Change When You're Older

Julie Erickson Ph.D. on January 2, 2024

While most of us likely believe that you can't teach an old dog new tricks, scientific evidence suggests that changing behavior in later life is still possible.

While most of us likely believe that you can't teach an old dog new tricks, scientific evidence suggests that changing behavior in later life is still possible.

Stress

Struggling With Your Aging Body?

Julie Erickson Ph.D. on December 29, 2023

The physical challenges that accompany aging can cause older adults to struggle emotionally. Here are 3 ways to cope better with the curve balls of growing older.

The physical challenges that accompany aging can cause older adults to struggle emotionally. Here are 3 ways to cope better with the curve balls of growing older.