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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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Marriage and the Blame Game
Playing the Blame Game There is a joke that captures many problems experienced by couples during an argument. A man complained to his therapist that his wife was awful and that Read more
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Loneliness, A Health Hazard
"I am a lonely person I have many people around me But the feeling of loneliness It's deeply seated in me The birds are chirping I can hear the voices My kids are chatting around But I Read more
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What are the Health Benefits of Owning a Pet? Many!
I can speak as a pet owner when I report that owning pets is one of the most rewarding things a person can do for themselves, their families, and their 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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Guess What? There are Health Benefits to Cursing
The other day, I caught my finger as I closed the top of my Nespresso machine to make a cup of coffee. Spontaneously and without thought, I shouted out several Read more
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Road Rage
"A patient arrived in the office for his psychotherapy appointment. He was visibly agitated, and when I asked him what happened, he reported the following incident: He was driving out of Read more
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Laughing and Laughter
Laughter as a relief for stress 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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It's Enough to Make You Pull Your Hair Out
Do you remember a time when you were reading or studying for a school exam or writing a term paper and were unconsciously twirling, twisting, and pulling your hair until Read more
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Nail Biting
An old friend from our college days would sit in the school library doing homework or studying while biting down on his nails. He then started digging into the edges 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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Stress, Anxiety and Mindful Meditation
While there are several types of meditation, mindfulness meditation focuses on staying in the present moment and using a non-judgmental attitude toward the thoughts, feelings, and sensations in the meditative state. Read more
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Improving Your Mental Health
The importance of physical and mental health Read more