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Last year I experienced a cancer scare. During a routine colonoscopy my doctor found a polyp. When my gastroenterologist phoned and said, “we found cancerous cells; we need you to return for…
The weeks and months around a divorce can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you. Your routine, relationships, finances, and even your sense of self may feel unsettled, and the emotional…
Do GLP-1 Medications Like Semaglutide Reduce Dementia Risk? When I teach about mental health and aging, one of the most common questions I hear is: “Do GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Ozempic,…
The fact that you’re paying attention already matters. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in five children aged 3–17 in the United States has a diagnosed…
In more than two decades of providing therapy to families affected by dementia, I regularly hear variations of the same concern: “Around other people they’re pleasant and conversational, but with me they…
“A film is – or should be – more like music than like fiction. It should be a progression of moods and feelings. The theme, what’s behind the emotion, the meaning, all…
For more than two decades as a geropsychologist, I’ve taken calls from family members searching for a therapist for an older loved one and from colleagues seeking referrals. They weren’t asking for…
Image by ·Insomnia· (Creative Commons license). “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” Buddha “Low self-esteem is like driving through life with your hand‑brake…
With the growing demand for telehealth, now is an excellent time to consider a career as a remote therapist. Many licensed mental health professionals are shifting to remote work, delivering therapy, assessments,…
I have provided psychotherapy to older adults for more than 20 years. One constant source of heartbreak is how many older people do not receive the mental health care they need—leading to…
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