Deborah Serani Psy.D.

About

Dr. Deborah Serani is the award-winning author of "Living with Depression," "Depression and Your Child: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers" and "Depression in Later Life" by the Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group. Dr. Serani is a licensed psychologist in practice 30 years. She is also senior adjunct professor at Adelphi University and a TEDx speaker.

Dr. Serani is a go-to expert for psychological issues, with interviews in Newsday, The Chicago Tribune, Womens Health and Fitness, The New York Times, Scientific American Mind and affiliate radio programs at CBS and NPR, just to name a few. Dr. Serani has also worked as a technical advisor for the NBC television show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

For more on Dr. Serani, please visit her website: www.drdeborahserani.com

Books by Deborah Serani Psy.D.

Recent Posts

Christmas Shopping for Children With Depression

Choosing toys that invite expression of feelings and help identify emotional experiences will help children who struggle with depression.

7 Ways to Cope With Thanksgiving Blues

For some, Thanksgiving may not be a holiday for feeling happy, thankful, and grateful. Here are 7 tips to cope with seasonal upset.

National Depression Screening Day Is October 6

Held annually during Mental Illness Awareness Week in October, National Depression Screening Day comprises virtual and in-person awareness events and free depression screenings.

What Everyone Should Know About Post-Surgical Depression

These 5 tips can help reduce depressive symptoms after an operation.

Boredom Can Ignite Self-Discovery

Boredom is a familiar experience to children and adults. Long held as a negative affective state, studies show that feeling bored is really a gift.

When It's Not All in Your Head

Protect yourself from medical gaslighting so you can find proper diagnosis of your symptoms.

What Everyone Needs to Know About Social-Emotional Learning

Social-emotional learning is a curriculum and philosophy that aims to build life skill-sets for children.

Creating a Caregiving Self-Care Plan

Caregiving can have a significant impact on the life of the caregiver. Here's how to maintain physical and mental well-being.

The Benefits of Humor

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March is Self-Injury Awareness Month

March is self-injury awareness month. Learn the symptoms of what's clinically called Non-suicidal Self-Injury and how to find healthier ways to move through stress.