Psychologists and Psychotherapists in Los Angeles Area
A recent Gallup poll reveals that Americans rate their mental health at the lowest level in the prior 20 years. Seventy-six percent rate their mental health as good or excellent, compared to 85% in 2019. Since 2001, ratings of excellent or good ranged from 81% to 89%, as compared to this year’s 76%.
Read moreAlice looked pale and completely worn out. “My husband is still in the process of leaving. He doesn’t see that I’m really upset. He didn’t notice that I took too many pills even though he is a dentist.. I went to the hospital emergency room to check myself in to the psych ward because I felt so bad, because he wouldn’t even drive me there. I don’t think he cares if I die.
Read moreUniversity of Minnesota psychologist William Doherty has written about his concept of the Healthy Self in the Age of Trump. He calls it the Connected/Committed Self, one that works to maintain empathic connections with other people.
Read moreTreating Depression Improves Hospital Outcomes By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. A recent blog noted the relationship between chronic pain, and
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