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Beware of AI Impersonating a Therapist: The Risks and Realities of AI in Mental Health
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the mental health field has opened new avenues for support, offering tools like...
Dena Lampert

Exploring the Positives and Negatives of Social Media
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, shaping the way we communicate, share information, and interact with the...
Dena Lampert

The Loneliness Epidemic: How to Recognize It and Reduce Feelings of Isolation
In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s ironic that so many people are feeling more disconnected than ever. The loneliness epidemic is a...
Dena Lampert

When the Holidays Don’t Feel Like the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The holiday season is often portrayed as a magical time filled with joy, love, and togetherness. But for many, it can be anything but...
Dena Lampert

Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Coping with Winter Blues in 2024
As the winter months approach, many people notice a shift in their mood and energy. If you’re one of them, you’re not alone. Seasonal...
Dena Lampert

How to Build Positive Friendships as a Parent: Supporting Your Child’s Social Skills
As parents, we all want our children to build strong, positive friendships that will support their well-being and growth. In last month’s...
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Building Positive Friendships as an Adult: Navigating the Challenges and Embracing Connection
In childhood, friendships often form naturally in school playgrounds, through shared classes, or during extracurricular activities. As...
Dena Lampert

How to Prepare for a Smooth Transition to the School Year: Easing the Anxiety for Kids and Parents
As summer begins to wind down, the excitement and anxiety surrounding the new school year start to build. Both kids and parents often...
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Why Does It Seem That Our Troubles Disappear in the Summer?
When that time of year arrives when the days are long, the evenings are still light, and the temperature rises, it often feels like our...
Dena Lampert

The Rise of PTSD in College Students
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It is...
Dena Lampert


Exploring Mindfulness: A Path to Stress Management
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, stress seems almost like an inevitable companion. From deadlines at work to personal...
Dena Lampert

Empowering Teens: Strategies to Manage Academic Pressure and Why Competitive Schools Might Not Be That Important
In the fast-paced world of academics, teens often find themselves grappling with overwhelming stress and pressure. From juggling multiple...
Dena Lampert


Learning Independence: Common Mistakes Parents Make with Teens
As parents, we all want what's best for our teenagers. We strive to equip them with the skills and confidence they need to navigate the...
Dena Lampert


Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Coping with Winter Blues
Throughout the past couple of winter months we’ve noticed many people finding themselves grappling with shifts in mood and energy. While...
Dena Lampert


Nurturing Mental Well-Being: The Crucial Role of Partial Credit in Achieving Long-Term Goals
Setting intentions and long-term goals is an achievement in itself, but it often comes with its fair share of challenges. In the pursuit...
Dena Lampert

My Best Ideas Come to Me When I'm Riding My Peloton
In the fast-paced modern world, our minds are often cluttered with the demands of work, relationships, and an ever-expanding to-do list....
Dena Lampert

Overcoming Self-Doubt: Transforming Negative Thoughts into Empowering Beliefs
Self-doubt is powerful and it can hinder personal growth, success, and overall happiness. It manifests in various ways, impacting our...
Dena Lampert

Is Ozempic the new Oxycontin?
In the mid-90s I was a young social worker who was relatively new to the field and working in an outpatient substance abuse treatment...
Dena Lampert

Do You Think in Color? Or Black and White?
Life is rarely black and white, yet our minds often gravitate towards all-or-nothing thinking, a cognitive distortion that oversimplifies...
Dena Lampert

Navigating Success Beyond Straight A’s
As parents, we often strive to provide the best opportunities for our children, including a high-quality education. One common...
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