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Artificial Intelligence

Is AI the Solution to Company-Provided Mental Health Care?

Melanie A. Katzman Ph.D. on May 15, 2023

I’m a clinical psychologist and went into therapy with a bot to find out.

I’m a clinical psychologist and went into therapy with a bot to find out.

Relationships

Fall Mental Fitness Tips for You and Your Team

Melanie A. Katzman Ph.D. on October 11, 2022

To recharge your energy, focus on everyday actions that deepen relationships and restore balance.

To recharge your energy, focus on everyday actions that deepen relationships and restore balance.

Career

To Promote Mental Health at Work, Focus on Good Management

Melanie A. Katzman Ph.D. on March 3, 2022

Everyday actions often carry greater heft than well-meaning and often costly mental wellbeing programs.

Everyday actions often carry greater heft than well-meaning and often costly mental wellbeing programs.

Trust

How Leaders Can Prepare for a Return to the Office

Melanie A. Katzman Ph.D. on April 26, 2021

As back-to-work plans are being made, leaders can take the opportunity to stimulate life-affirming protocols at work.

As back-to-work plans are being made, leaders can take the opportunity to stimulate life-affirming protocols at work.

Fear

Having Mixed Emotions About Returning to the Office?

Melanie A. Katzman Ph.D. on June 23, 2020

They are an edge, not an impediment.

They are an edge, not an impediment.

Stress

Relationship Survival Strategies for Working From Home

Melanie A. Katzman Ph.D. on March 13, 2020

Are you both working from home? Establish clear boundaries, expectations, and opportunities to find the silver lining during these stressful times.

Are you both working from home? Establish clear boundaries, expectations, and opportunities to find the silver lining during these stressful times.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Has the Coronavirus Prompted a Company Quarantine?

Melanie A. Katzman Ph.D. on March 5, 2020

Has the coronavirus prompted a company quarantine or travel ban? Six simple psychological tips to stay connected.

Has the coronavirus prompted a company quarantine or travel ban? Six simple psychological tips to stay connected.

Career

Why You Should Negotiate a Psychological Contract at Work

Melanie A. Katzman Ph.D. on November 11, 2019

Successful business deals require a contract. Delivering and receiving honest feedback requires a psychological contract – a stated agreement about boundaries. Here's how to do it.

Successful business deals require a contract. Delivering and receiving honest feedback requires a psychological contract – a stated agreement about boundaries. Here's how to do it.

Career

Decode Your Colleagues’ Emotional Clues

Melanie A. Katzman Ph.D. on October 30, 2019

Do your colleagues seem unpredictable as you head into the holiday season? Pay attention to the emotional clues they reveal daily.

Do your colleagues seem unpredictable as you head into the holiday season? Pay attention to the emotional clues they reveal daily.

Narcissism

Stroke Their Narcissism

Melanie A. Katzman Ph.D. on October 21, 2019

All egos need a little love.

All egos need a little love.