Betsy Holmberg Ph.D.

About

Betsy Holmberg, Ph.D., is a psychologist specializing in negative self-talk and overthinking. She ran the mental health service line at McKinsey & Company, where she ranked in the top 5 percent of consultants worldwide. Before that, she conducted and published research at Harvard University on self-injury and suicide. Betsy received her Ph.D. from Duke University, where she also graduated Phi Beta Kappa.

Recent Posts

Why We're So Hard on Ourselves, and Not on Others

Why are humans endlessly self-critical, yet supportive and caring toward friends?

Why are humans endlessly self-critical, yet supportive and caring toward friends?

New Report Shows Teen Mental Health Worsening

Teenagers are struggling with mental health and suicidality. Emerging research speaks to why, and how we can help them.

Teenagers are struggling with mental health and suicidality. Emerging research speaks to why, and how we can help them.

3 Ways to Get the Benefits of Meditating, Without Meditating

Most of us don't meditate because we can't find the time. Research shows how to get the same effect—anytime, anywhere.

Most of us don't meditate because we can't find the time. Research shows how to get the same effect—anytime, anywhere.

How Neuroscience Is Disrupting Our Concept of Self

Half of our thoughts come from an automatic thought network. How do we define the Self when half of what we think does not reflect who we are?

Half of our thoughts come from an automatic thought network. How do we define the Self when half of what we think does not reflect who we are?