I'm a licensed therapist who loves her work. Also a writer (Washington Post, AARP) and frequent speaker on resilience and hope.
Washington, DC
Joined January 2013
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New moms don't need to suffer in silence if they're experiencing #depression after childbirth. Here's my @InovaHealth interview on treatments and support.
inovanewsroom.org/expert-com… #postpartum #MentalHealthMonth #parents #mothers
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Perspective: “Amid the life-or-death bustle in the ER, I felt grateful for the people I love, and the people who love me, and for the team that was treating me.” wapo.st/3qEQloI
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Women Giving Back doesn’t just give away clothes. It boosts self-esteem for women who’ve endured homelessness, abuse and more. Meet the founders in my latest @SatEvePost “Everyday Heroes” story.
saturdayeveningpost.com/2023… #women #everydayhero
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"The risk of premature death posed by 'being socially disconnected is similar to that caused by smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day.'" Wow.
washingtonpost.com/health/20… #Loneliness @blackmon @FenitN
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Many older Americans hope to die at home, without excessive medical intervention, when the time comes. But surprisingly few are getting their wish. nyti.ms/3JjM1Ri
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Having trouble staying focused? Hearing the siren song of your phone while at your desk? It turns out taking a break can be good for your brain. nyti.ms/3JYz29J
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Experts say that experiencing a feeling of awe and wonder is a crucial part of our mental health. Thankfully, there are ways to feel it in everyday life. nyti.ms/3VGVS7V
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Want a better alternative to New Year's resolutions? Write yourself a letter.
From @StephanieVozza and @FastCompany. fastcompany.com/90824133/for… #goals #goals2023
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"I know a lot of families—the kids go their separate ways, they hardly ever talk, and we’re not like that.”
What it's like to live with extended family? I profiled a local family for the @washingtonpost magazine.
ow.ly/GPYP50LTGL0 #family #aging
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“Fifty is not the new 40. Fifty is the new 50, and this is the point.”
Wonderful @washingtonpost interview with writer, podcaster, blogger Wendy Euler on #women and #aging.
washingtonpost.com/health/20…
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“Does the intensity of a fatal illness clarify anything?” Thomas asked in his essay. “Every day, I look at my wife’s beautiful face more admiringly, and in the garden, I do stare at the long row of blue hydrangeas with more appreciation than before.” trib.al/JxotbeB
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"I keep thinking Mahsa could be me; it could be my friends, my cousins."
Women are at the forefront of nationwide protests challenging Iran’s authoritarian leadership. Their grievances go far beyond the hijab. nyti.ms/3UGxeFe
Fascinating @nytimes package on #mentalhealth in America.
nytimes.com/interactive/2022… #TherapistTwitter #MentalHealthAwareness
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"I’ve come to see the wisdom in not just seeking but finding joy in the mundane, in the unremarkable, even in the frankly boring."
Beautiful piece by @SarahAWildman on cancer, pain, and the joy of ordinary moments.
nytimes.com/2022/09/23/opini… #650000hoursoflife #cancer #happiness
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A panel of medical experts on Tuesday recommended for the first time that doctors screen all adult patients under 65 for anxiety, guidance that highlights the extraordinary stress levels that have plagued the U.S. since the start of the pandemic. nyti.ms/3Sm5P9s
I'm a believer in the #buynothing philosophy! Absolutely love this story on @Buy_Nothing by @Ken_Budd.
The horrific sight of piles of plastic waste on a beach led Liesl Clark and Rebecca Rockefeller founded Buy Nothing, a “gift economy platform” where members can offer or request free items and services. bit.ly/3QAqOV0
"Many of my patients are experiencing a deficit of optimism, and are overwhelmed about important issues that are beyond their control."
Fascinating piece on "hope fatigue" by @AldermanLesley.
washingtonpost.com/wellness/… #mentalhealth #therapy #stress
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Email is not a productive way to spend your 650,000 hours of life—and it may be stressing you out, research shows.
fastcompany.com/90786478/you… #stress #timemanagement @StephanieVozza
"Wall — and others like him who have struggled with depression — are not magically cured of their pain by seeking out help once. #Therapy is a commitment that takes time and plenty of personal work."
Thank you, @CandaceDBuckner. #TherapistTwitter
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The significance of John Wall’s transparency that he had thought about suicide.
I have some thoughts: washingtonpost.com/sports/20…
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People who did 75 minutes per week of moderate-intensity #exercise, such as brisk walking, had an 18% lower risk for #depression, compared with people who didn’t exercise, according to a review of studies published online. #HarvardHealth bit.ly/3wurP9N
