Comfort Cravings

Awe

The Psychological Impact of the Eclipse

Susan Albers Psy.D. on March 26, 2024

Are you anticipating the eclipse? Here are four things you might be feeling.

Are you anticipating the eclipse? Here are four things you might be feeling.

Media

The Group Dynamics Behind The Princess Kate Fascination

Susan Albers Psy.D. on March 25, 2024

A well-known theory of group dynamics helps explain why Princess Kate's whereabouts and health have triggered such widespread speculation on social media.

A well-known theory of group dynamics helps explain why Princess Kate's whereabouts and health have triggered such widespread speculation on social media.

Eating Disorders

4 Surprising Things About Eating Disorders

Susan Albers Psy.D. on March 1, 2024

4 key insights to mark National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

4 key insights to mark National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

Sleep

8 Ways to Adjust to the End of Daylight Saving Time

Susan Albers Psy.D. on October 30, 2023

Do you struggle emotionally and physically with the time change? Here are 8 ways to cope.

Do you struggle emotionally and physically with the time change? Here are 8 ways to cope.

Mindfulness

7 Habits to Let Go of for More Mindful Eating

Susan Albers Psy.D. on October 23, 2023

Letting go is key to mindful eating. Here are 7 habits to let go of to eat more mindfully.

Letting go is key to mindful eating. Here are 7 habits to let go of to eat more mindfully.

Mindfulness

Random Acts of Mindful Self-Kindness

Susan Albers Psy.D. on June 5, 2023

5 easy ways to start being kinder to your body.

5 easy ways to start being kinder to your body.

Boredom

8 Ways to Deal With Groundhog Day Syndrome 

Susan Albers Psy.D. on February 1, 2023

Here are 8 easy, effective ways to break free from that feeling that each day is exactly the same.

Here are 8 easy, effective ways to break free from that feeling that each day is exactly the same.

Appetite

5 Foods You Should Be Eating This Fall 

Susan Albers Psy.D. on September 24, 2021

According to new research, people engage in emotional eating more during fall and winter. These five foods have been clinically shown to help reduce the urge.

According to new research, people engage in emotional eating more during fall and winter. These five foods have been clinically shown to help reduce the urge.

Family Dynamics

New Research Reveals Why You Might Eat Too Fast

Susan Albers Psy.D. on May 3, 2021

Do you eat too fast? New research indicates that having siblings and your birth order may impact how quickly you eat. Here are five tips for helping you eat slower.

Do you eat too fast? New research indicates that having siblings and your birth order may impact how quickly you eat. Here are five tips for helping you eat slower.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Best Food to Eat If You Have PTSD

Susan Albers Psy.D. on March 8, 2021

Have you experienced trauma? Find out which food has been scientifically shown to help your body and mind heal.

Have you experienced trauma? Find out which food has been scientifically shown to help your body and mind heal.

Sleep

5 Reasons the Pandemic Might Be Making You Hangry

Susan Albers Psy.D. on November 30, 2020

Do you find yourself engaging in emotional eating or more hangry lately? Here are some reasons why and five things to do to fix it.

Do you find yourself engaging in emotional eating or more hangry lately? Here are some reasons why and five things to do to fix it.

Pregnancy

'This Is Us' Tackles Eating Disorders During Pregnancy

Susan Albers Psy.D. on November 11, 2020

A main character showed some of the struggles that women with eating disorders face during pregnancy. There are four key takeaways.

A main character showed some of the struggles that women with eating disorders face during pregnancy. There are four key takeaways.

Stress

How to Stop Election-Season Emotional Eating 

Susan Albers Psy.D. on October 21, 2020

Are you stressed out about the election? Have you noticed an increase in your stress eating or anxiety level? If so, here are seven tips for coping.

Are you stressed out about the election? Have you noticed an increase in your stress eating or anxiety level? If so, here are seven tips for coping.

Appetite

An Easy Trick to Eat Slower and More Mindfully

Susan Albers Psy.D. on October 19, 2020

Do you need easy strategies to help you eat more mindfully today? Try this simple trick based on a recent study in the journal, Appetite.

Do you need easy strategies to help you eat more mindfully today? Try this simple trick based on a recent study in the journal, Appetite.

Eating Disorders

Is Your Eating Disorder Back? Covid Might Be Partly to Blame

Susan Albers Psy.D. on September 21, 2020

A recent study found that 87 percent of people diagnosed with an eating disorder reported that their symptoms got worse during the ongoing pandemic. Here are some reasons why and tips.

A recent study found that 87 percent of people diagnosed with an eating disorder reported that their symptoms got worse during the ongoing pandemic. Here are some reasons why and tips.

Appetite

3 Easy Ways to Get Kids to Eat Fruits and Vegetables

Susan Albers Psy.D. on August 20, 2020

How can you change your kid's eating behavior? Here are three strategies that work, according to a review of 120 studies.

How can you change your kid's eating behavior? Here are three strategies that work, according to a review of 120 studies.

Anxiety

Do You Have "Post-Isolation Syndrome"?

Susan Albers Psy.D. on April 30, 2020

Here are some tips for coping with the anxiety you might be experiencing as you come out of isolation.

Here are some tips for coping with the anxiety you might be experiencing as you come out of isolation.

Appetite

How to Snack Mindfully During Quarantine

Susan Albers Psy.D. on April 1, 2020

Not sure when or how to grab a snack during quarantine? Here are some simple tips for eating mindfully during stay-at-home orders.

Not sure when or how to grab a snack during quarantine? Here are some simple tips for eating mindfully during stay-at-home orders.

Anxiety

Feeling Anxious About the Coronavirus and the Flu? Eat This

Susan Albers Psy.D. on March 3, 2020

Here are some of the best foods to help your body fight off illness and soothe your anxiety.

Here are some of the best foods to help your body fight off illness and soothe your anxiety.

Diet

Watching Cooking Shows Could Help Kids Eat Healthier

Susan Albers Psy.D. on February 5, 2020

According to a new study, this may be the easiest thing you can do today to help children and teens eat healthier and more mindfully.

According to a new study, this may be the easiest thing you can do today to help children and teens eat healthier and more mindfully.