More Than a Feeling

Flow

The Power of Flow and Delight

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary Ph.D. on June 13, 2023

If mental health feels like a job, think of it instead as a journey back to the present. Flow and delight are signposts along the way.

If mental health feels like a job, think of it instead as a journey back to the present. Flow and delight are signposts along the way.

Anxiety

To Deal With Anxiety, Stop Thinking of It as a Disease

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary Ph.D. on July 5, 2022

Anxiety disorders are on the rise. But anxiety isn’t the problem. It’s our beliefs about anxiety that are getting in the way.

Anxiety disorders are on the rise. But anxiety isn’t the problem. It’s our beliefs about anxiety that are getting in the way.

Anxiety

Why Science Fiction Speaks the Language of Anxiety

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary Ph.D. on March 1, 2022

The promise of sci-fi is that it helps us make sense of our anxieties and, in the process, provides inspiration and consolation.

The promise of sci-fi is that it helps us make sense of our anxieties and, in the process, provides inspiration and consolation.

Politics

Older Adults Are Less COVID-Cautious, and It's Not Just Politics

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary Ph.D. on February 9, 2022

Older adults are less worried about contracting COVID than the young, even though they are at higher risk for serious illness. It's not just politics that explain the trend.

Older adults are less worried about contracting COVID than the young, even though they are at higher risk for serious illness. It's not just politics that explain the trend.

Anxiety

Why Conspiracy Theories Are Fast Becoming Mainstream

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary Ph.D. on January 24, 2022

It's easy to write off conspiratorial thinkers as "crazy." But if our goal is to effectively diffuse conspiracy theories, it’s time to start thinking like psychologists.

It's easy to write off conspiratorial thinkers as "crazy." But if our goal is to effectively diffuse conspiracy theories, it’s time to start thinking like psychologists.

Anxiety

Why Anxiety Can Be Good for Us: The Parable of the Hamster

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary Ph.D. on January 10, 2022

Here's what the death of our pet hamster taught me about anxiety.

Here's what the death of our pet hamster taught me about anxiety.

Anxiety

We Don't Have to Be Anxious About Anxiety

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary Ph.D. on February 18, 2021

Anxiety is the crisis of our era. But science shows that we can turn the tables on anxiety and make it our ally.

Anxiety is the crisis of our era. But science shows that we can turn the tables on anxiety and make it our ally.

Authenticity

Anxiety, Authenticity, and the Art of Not Being a Poser

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary Ph.D. on January 22, 2021

A newfound craving for authenticity could help us turn the corner in our anxious times.

A newfound craving for authenticity could help us turn the corner in our anxious times.

Anxiety

The Age of Uncertainty

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary Ph.D. on November 5, 2020

Why uncertainty, not anxiety, is the biggest challenge we face.

Why uncertainty, not anxiety, is the biggest challenge we face.

Anxiety

Bigger Than Elvis

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary Ph.D. on October 27, 2020

A story about the power and perils of anxiety from decades ago is just as relevant today as it was then.

A story about the power and perils of anxiety from decades ago is just as relevant today as it was then.

Fear

Helping Kids Struggle Productively With Difficult Emotions

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary Ph.D. on June 12, 2020

Helping children face difficult emotions head-on will help them thrive during these challenging times.

Helping children face difficult emotions head-on will help them thrive during these challenging times.

Health

4 Insights Into Digital Therapeutic Tools

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary Ph.D. on April 14, 2020

How to create a mental health app in a digital world that sometimes feels unhealthy.

How to create a mental health app in a digital world that sometimes feels unhealthy.

Stress

Why We Should Combat Stress During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary Ph.D. on March 13, 2020

In the era of the coronavirus, it's more important than ever to keep your mind and body healthy.

In the era of the coronavirus, it's more important than ever to keep your mind and body healthy.

Media

Up the Down Staircase: Human Downgrading & Digital Dystopias

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary Ph.D. on January 22, 2020

Do we need the concept of human downgrading to combat digital dystopias?

Do we need the concept of human downgrading to combat digital dystopias?

Addiction

“I Felt Like Superman”

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary Ph.D. on October 7, 2019

Awareness of the benzodiazepine crisis is growing. What do we know, and what can we do?

Awareness of the benzodiazepine crisis is growing. What do we know, and what can we do?

Attention

Screentime

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary Ph.D. on May 9, 2019

Why Diane Sawyer got it right about technology and our kids in her ABC Special Report.

Why Diane Sawyer got it right about technology and our kids in her ABC Special Report.

Empathy

Prepared to Care: The Case for Kindness and Self-Kindness

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary Ph.D. on December 7, 2018

The roots of children's kindness start early—and withers without self-kindness.

The roots of children's kindness start early—and withers without self-kindness.

Anxiety

Moving Beyond the Myth of Teen Anxiety

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary Ph.D. on September 17, 2018

Taking issue with a psychiatrist's essay debunking claims that technology should be discounted when considering the epidemic of teen anxiety.

Taking issue with a psychiatrist's essay debunking claims that technology should be discounted when considering the epidemic of teen anxiety.

Suicide

Teen Suicide

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary Ph.D. on July 10, 2018

Why we as parents and health professionals need to face teen suicide head on.

Why we as parents and health professionals need to face teen suicide head on.

Relationships

Parents, Put Down Your Smart Phones

Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary Ph.D. on April 26, 2018

Digital disruption? Study shows that using mobile devices in front of children may have negative social-emotional consequences

Digital disruption? Study shows that using mobile devices in front of children may have negative social-emotional consequences