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Burnout
What Is the Great Resignation?

Alina Liu Psy.D. on July 4, 2022

The Great Resignation is propelling an attitude of change towards work culture. Let's take a look at the psychological factors shaping the landscape of the labor market.

The Great Resignation is propelling an attitude of change towards work culture. Let's take a look at the psychological factors shaping the landscape of the labor market.

Relationships
"How Are You?"

Alina Liu Psy.D. on May 22, 2022

Small talk fills the awkward space during social encounters. But what is the impact of chronic inauthenticity on our mental health?

Small talk fills the awkward space during social encounters. But what is the impact of chronic inauthenticity on our mental health?

Media
Feeling Like an Imposter? You Are Not Alone

Alina Liu Psy.D. on February 21, 2022

Is an epidemic of self-promotion responsible for the "imposter phenomenon"? Here are a few tips on how to increase resilience and reconnect with authenticity.

Is an epidemic of self-promotion responsible for the "imposter phenomenon"? Here are a few tips on how to increase resilience and reconnect with authenticity.

Mating
Why Dating Apps May Be Keeping You Single

Alina Liu Psy.D. on February 10, 2022

We voice concerns on the world becoming increasingly divided, yet we are sheltered from confronting differences by dating algorithms with each layer of filter applied.

We voice concerns on the world becoming increasingly divided, yet we are sheltered from confronting differences by dating algorithms with each layer of filter applied.

Anxiety
3 Tips on How Breath Can Calm Anxiety and Stress

Alina Liu Psy.D. on January 29, 2022

Researchers have long noted the healing power behind the simple act of breathing, from calming anxiety and lowering blood pressure to improving sleep quality.

Researchers have long noted the healing power behind the simple act of breathing, from calming anxiety and lowering blood pressure to improving sleep quality.

Relationships
What 'Encanto' Taught Me About Vulnerability and Relationships

Alina Liu Psy.D. on January 9, 2022

“Encanto” sends us an important message amid a pandemic: You don’t have to wear the strong side of yourself all the time, and you don’t have to handle emotional pain alone.

“Encanto” sends us an important message amid a pandemic: You don’t have to wear the strong side of yourself all the time, and you don’t have to handle emotional pain alone.

Intelligence
Healing a Broken Heart During the Pandemic

Alina Liu Psy.D. on April 20, 2021

Heartbreak is a form of invisible loss that often goes unacknowledged by others. How can we cope with the emotional pain in the midst of a global pandemic?

Heartbreak is a form of invisible loss that often goes unacknowledged by others. How can we cope with the emotional pain in the midst of a global pandemic?