There is nothing more fulfilling than positive interactions with friends and acquaintances. Many studies have shown that those that have experienced great social connections live longer, experience more happiness, and are able to cope better with things like stress and anxiety. But when you have mild to moderate social anxiety, socializing can be a problem. […]| Long Island Psychology
Stress can affect your brain chemistry. It can make it so that your mind processes information more negatively, more sadly, and more cynically. And unfortunately, when this occurs, your mind believes in those feelings. They feel natural, normal, and justifiable. This is what happens when you live with depression. Stress makes you feel sadder, less […]| Long Island Psychology
Should we be exposing ourselves to traumatic information in the news and social media and how to best cope with the psychological effects| Long Island Psychology
Most of us are now familiar with phone addiction, especially with regards to social media. Many of us spend hours upon hours on our phone, often browsing social media, which is known to have a damaging impact on our mental health. This article we wrote in 2015 remains true today, and – even after a […]| Long Island Psychology