Do You Want to Worry Less? Dr. Michael Sweetnam, PhD Do you worry a lot? Some people think that worrying helps them to be prepared for the worst. Actually, worrying just increases your stress level and harms your physical and mental health. Research shows that worriers often overestimate how likely the worrisome event will be, […]
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Coping with the Coronavirus Crisis by Michael Sweetnam, PhD Most of us are feeling the stress of the Coronavirus crisis. You may be worrying about becoming sick yourself or about loved ones or others getting sick. You may be worrying about how you will get through this crisis financially if it has affected your ability […]
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Updated Friday, March 20, 2020 Telemedicine during COVID-19 MPA is committed to providing care to our patients and serve our community during this time. To accomplish this, we have implemented virtual visits for some appointments. Your provider or a staff member will be in touch before your appointment to confirm the visit. Virtual visits (also […]
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“We joined this coalition because it aligned with our belief that students should be hungry to learn, not hungry,” said Lea of the Food for Thought Initiative. “Research unequivocally demonstrates hunger impairs health, learning, behavior, and the ability to attend and focus.”
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Photo by Kelvin Valerio from Pexels Why I Meditate Dr. Michael Sweetnam, PhD … And Why You Should, Too. I believe that meditation is an important element of health, along with good sleep and regular exercise. These are all things that you can do to improve your sense of wellbeing. There is a large body […]
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There is no situation which in and of itself brings about depression. Troublesome and burdensome situations are indeed common and widespread in our lives; however, the sadness generated by them is not to be confused with depression.
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by Noam Gordon, Ms.C, LPC Anger outbursts are not fate’s decree. They are not only manageable, but also controllable, and can be minimized dramatically. Self-directed anger is usually considered problematic, causing bitterness which leads to guilt feelings and sadness. Anger directed towards others is perceived as healthier, because the individual unloads their angers, and by […]
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By Karen Kane, PhD This is some information about why a child might benefit from an evaluation, as well as some details about the process. If you would like more details, there is a brochure that can be downloaded from our website. What is Pediatric Neuropsychology? Pediatric neuropsychology is a professional specialty concerned with learning […]
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For years now, I have used mindfulness with patients, in my personal life, and as a scientist, conducting randomized controlled trials funded by the NIH (see, for example, MacCoon, et al., 2012). In fact, my interest in mindfulness led to my graduate studies in Clinical Psychology with a focus on the role of attention in […]
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The New Year always brings change, and the healthcare industry is no different. Many insurance plans run on a calendar year, which means your copays and deductibles apply from January 1st to December 31st of that year. Insurance benefits can change even if your employer sticks with the same company. Just because your employer decided to stick […]
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