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Emotional health, well-being, and your relationship with yourself.

Career
The Toll of Toxic Workplaces on Mental Health

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on July 15, 2023

The quality of your work life has a direct impact on your psychological well-being. Many organizations report a commitment to employee mental health, but is it just lip service?

The quality of your work life has a direct impact on your psychological well-being. Many organizations report a commitment to employee mental health, but is it just lip service?

Career
“My Colleagues Were Laid Off. Am I Next?”

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on February 4, 2023

Have you been affected by the recent tsunami of layoffs? Here are some ways to mitigate anxiety and find stability in an unstable job market.

Have you been affected by the recent tsunami of layoffs? Here are some ways to mitigate anxiety and find stability in an unstable job market.

Happiness
Finding Joy and Engaging in the Dance of Life

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on January 31, 2023

If you struggle to find joy in your life, these practical exercises could help lift your spirit and raise your baseline levels of happiness.

If you struggle to find joy in your life, these practical exercises could help lift your spirit and raise your baseline levels of happiness.

Health
Languishing in the Time of Covid

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on May 3, 2021

Languishing, that elusive "blah" feeling, has been one of the most prominent psychological effects of the last year and it is a risk factor for major depression, researchers say.

Languishing, that elusive "blah" feeling, has been one of the most prominent psychological effects of the last year and it is a risk factor for major depression, researchers say.

Anxiety
Keeping Calm Amidst Global Chaos

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on October 29, 2020

If it feels like the world is spinning out of control, here are some simple yet powerful steps to help cultivate inner calm.

If it feels like the world is spinning out of control, here are some simple yet powerful steps to help cultivate inner calm.

Depression
6 Depression Hacks

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on June 24, 2020

Sometimes a depressive episode can sneak up on you when you least expect it. Here are a few quick, on-the-spot tools to ease its symptoms.

Sometimes a depressive episode can sneak up on you when you least expect it. Here are a few quick, on-the-spot tools to ease its symptoms.

Health
Coping With the Psychological Effects of Social Distancing

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on March 19, 2020

We know ways to boost our immune system to fight a virus. But how do we build up immunity to the psychological effects of social distancing? Here are a few suggestions.

We know ways to boost our immune system to fight a virus. But how do we build up immunity to the psychological effects of social distancing? Here are a few suggestions.

Depression
Bracing for the Winter Blues

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on September 17, 2019

Whether you are struggling with seasonal-related depression or a less severe case of “the blues,” here are some ways to cope.

Whether you are struggling with seasonal-related depression or a less severe case of “the blues,” here are some ways to cope.

Relationships
The Arduous Journey to Self-Love

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on June 27, 2019

Self-love is essential for psychological and emotional well-being. But what is its true meaning? And why do so many struggle?

Self-love is essential for psychological and emotional well-being. But what is its true meaning? And why do so many struggle?

Health
20 Powerful Quotes About Mental Health

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on May 21, 2019

In 2019, stigma around mental illness should not be a barrier to receiving treatment. So how do we end it once and for all?

In 2019, stigma around mental illness should not be a barrier to receiving treatment. So how do we end it once and for all?

Mating
The Psychology of Modern Dating

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on January 30, 2019

Navigating the modern dating world can have negative emotional and psychological effects on even the most confident daters.

Navigating the modern dating world can have negative emotional and psychological effects on even the most confident daters.

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The Perfectionism Trap

When we fall prey to perfectionism, we think we’re honorably aspiring to be our very best, but often we’re really just setting ourselves up for failure, as perfection is impossible and its pursuit inevitably backfires.

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