William Hwang Psy.D.

About

William Hwang, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Oregon. He specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The articles Dr. Hwang has written are aimed to bust mental health myths and help you live better, freer, and happier lives using strategies based in science.

Recent Posts

How to Use a Sense of Urgency to Do What Actually Matters

Do you find yourself constantly "putting out fires" but not actually getting anything of substance accomplished? The "mere urgency effect" may be at play.

How to Stay Focused When on Your Computer

Here are three techniques to keep technology helpful and to avoid feeling helpless.

Take a Mental Vacation This Weekend

You can boost your happiness based on how you live between Friday and Monday.

The Importance of Letting Go

We can overcome the urge to feed negative feelings with intentional practice.

The Key to Coping With Frustration

You have more control over your frustration than you think.

3 Mistakes We Make Every Day (And How to Avoid Making Them)

Have you been making these thinking errors?

The Myth of Mental Health Diagnosis

There is more to a diagnosis than meets the eye.

You're Overthinking Your Mental Health

There's often a simpler solution than you think.

Is Your Emotional Vocabulary Big Enough?

I feel good about this.

The Best Way to Get Better at Anything

If you want to learn something new or hone your skills, there are proven methods for self-improvement that can help.