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Climate Change and Mental Health
Growing up in the Bronx, New York City, one of my memories of the 1950s was that the weather was predictable. During the Fall season, the temperature dropped, and the Read moreCategory: Psychotherapy,  Depression,  Divorce,  Stress,  Anxiety,  trauma,  disaster,  worry,  family,  Relationships,  Emotions
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A Discussion of Self-Hate
Karen Horney: “Stress is often a result of the tension between what is and what you believe should be. It’s called the “tyranny of the shoulds,” which dictates how we think, Read more
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The Optimist, Pessimist and Realist
The Optimist vs. The Pessimist vs. The Realist "A pessimist sees a dark tunnel. An optimist sees the light at the end of the tunnel. A realist sees a freight train. A train driver Read more
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The Importance of Being Present and Taking it Slow
It is Spring, and summer is not far off. The Covid Pandemic is easing, and people are leaving their homes. They are driving again, visiting family and friends, and traveling Read more
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The Tragedy of Children and Teenage Suicide
Suicides among young people continue to be a severe problem. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 15-to-24-year-olds. (contact Dr. Schwartz at [email protected]) Most children Read more
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Catastrophic Thinking: Of Mountains and Molehills and Worry
Do you make mountains out of molehills? This is a more severe issue that may appear on the surface. Whenever anyone spilled anything on the tablecloth, even just a glass Read more
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On Self-Hatred
In my forty years of work as a psychotherapist, I have come across countless people who are extremely unhappy with themselves. Their dissatisfaction varies, but the overall impact is that Read more
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Depression vs. Grief
Losing a loved one is a jarring and tragic experience. It brings on a period of grief and mourning filled with feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt, and reliving of the past Read more
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Journaling and Mental Health
For example: "You have been through a difficult and traumatizing divorce. When all was over, you felt a sense of relief besides exhaustion and some depression. Several months have passed and Read more
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Teenagers, Depression and Suicide
Most of us remember our teenage years as being very difficult. I have heard many adults, friends, family members, clients, and others unequivocally state that they would never want to revisit Read more
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A Serious Sexual Problem for Couples: The Problem of Premature Ejaculation
We know the most frustrating sexual problems some couples face is premature ejaculation. While any man can experience this problem from time to time, it’s persistent that it’s a problem. Dr. Read more
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Explorations in Psychotherapy
"Explorations in Psychotherapy," is available at Amazon.com The book explores areas of emotional conflict, ranging from family relationships to end-of-life issues. Allan N Schwartz, Ph.D. biography: Allan N Schwartz, Ph.D., has been in Read more
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Effects of Parental Conflict and Divorce on Children
Divorce takes it's toll on children Read more
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Improving Your Mental Health
The importance of physical and mental health Read more
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Coronavirus Mental Health Resources
These are important mental health resources for during this time of coronavirus. I want to remind everyone that I am also available via video at http://www.allanschwartztherapy.net https://universityhq.org/resources/students-mental-health/ Read more
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The Health Benefits of Psychotherapy
There is no question that the mind and body are integral parts of one another. After all, the brain is part of the body and the mind, or consciousness and self-awareness, Read more