Reaching Across the Divide

Using technology to improve access to effective mental health care

Trauma

Coping with Post-Pandemic Trauma

Sherry Benton Ph.D. on July 16, 2021

We have all suffered at varying levels from the coronavirus pandemic. How do we manage and recognize the lasting impacts?

We have all suffered at varying levels from the coronavirus pandemic. How do we manage and recognize the lasting impacts?

Cognition

Thinking Through Perceived Scarcity

Sherry Benton Ph.D. on May 25, 2021

What drives our recurring tendency to quickly buy, stockpile, and hoard when we perceive scarcity?

What drives our recurring tendency to quickly buy, stockpile, and hoard when we perceive scarcity?

Career

Six Ways We Can Work on Our Mental Well-Being

Sherry Benton Ph.D. on March 11, 2021

A year into the pandemic, most of us are struggling with fatigue. It may be time to step back and reassess how we spend our days.

A year into the pandemic, most of us are struggling with fatigue. It may be time to step back and reassess how we spend our days.

Fear

How to Stop Doomscrolling

Sherry Benton Ph.D. on January 30, 2021

Have you found yourself consuming article after article about bad news after an alarming event?

Have you found yourself consuming article after article about bad news after an alarming event?

CBD

What People Need to Know About Marijuana Legalization

Sherry Benton Ph.D. on December 10, 2020

With the increased legalization of marijuana, there can confusion about whether it is safe to use, and what the side effects might be.

With the increased legalization of marijuana, there can confusion about whether it is safe to use, and what the side effects might be.

Health

Don’t Give in to Pandemic Fatigue

Sherry Benton Ph.D. on November 20, 2020

Tips for staying connected and making your mental health a priority.

Tips for staying connected and making your mental health a priority.

Anxiety

Why You're So Anxious About the Election and What You Can Do

Sherry Benton Ph.D. on October 1, 2020

Many things feel out of control. Here’s how to ease the election-induced stress.

Many things feel out of control. Here’s how to ease the election-induced stress.

Health

No Need to Wait for Mental Health Help During COVID-19

Sherry Benton Ph.D. on August 4, 2020

Tele-mental health services are effective and more accessible than ever before.

Tele-mental health services are effective and more accessible than ever before.

Bias

Understanding Prejudice, Stereotypes, and Racism

Sherry Benton Ph.D. on June 9, 2020

Why we develop social constructs—and how we identify and change them.

Why we develop social constructs—and how we identify and change them.

Health

Thriving in the Midst of the Pandemic

Sherry Benton Ph.D. on April 21, 2020

Suggestions for how to stay mentally engaged.

Suggestions for how to stay mentally engaged.

Anxiety

How to Cope with Coronavirus Worries

Sherry Benton Ph.D. on March 11, 2020

Tips to reduce your anxiety surrounding COVID-19.

Tips to reduce your anxiety surrounding COVID-19.

Meditation

Make Daily Meditation Your New Year's Resolution

Sherry Benton Ph.D. on January 13, 2020

Adding meditation to your self-care regimen is helpful to your health.

Adding meditation to your self-care regimen is helpful to your health.

Stress

Dealing with Stress by Changing Your Brain

Sherry Benton Ph.D. on November 5, 2019

Challenge your negative thoughts and curb the physical symptoms of stress.

Challenge your negative thoughts and curb the physical symptoms of stress.

Health

Mental Health Professionals are Susceptible to Stigma, Too

Sherry Benton Ph.D. on September 20, 2019

Seeking help as a professional should never make you feel inadequate.

Seeking help as a professional should never make you feel inadequate.

Burnout

Improving Workplace Mental Health

Sherry Benton Ph.D. on July 30, 2019

Burnout is real, but how do we address it?

Burnout is real, but how do we address it?

Depression

How My Struggles With Depression Fueled Me to Help Others

Sherry Benton Ph.D. on June 18, 2019

Do not let depression limit who you are or who you want to be

Do not let depression limit who you are or who you want to be

Resilience

Fostering Psychological Resilience in Ourselves and Others

Sherry Benton Ph.D. on April 30, 2019

Are trigger warnings helpful?

Are trigger warnings helpful?

Health

It Is Easier to Obtain a Gun Than Mental Healthcare

Sherry Benton Ph.D. on March 29, 2019

Why behavioral healthcare should be more accessible than firearms.

Why behavioral healthcare should be more accessible than firearms.

Health

Thinking Through "Medicare for All"

Sherry Benton Ph.D. on February 14, 2019

Let’s briefly explore what Medicare for all in the U.S. could look like.

Let’s briefly explore what Medicare for all in the U.S. could look like.

Personality

How to Identify a Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Sherry Benton Ph.D. on January 17, 2019

Let's address the misconceptions associated with narcissism.

Let's address the misconceptions associated with narcissism.