Both women and men in the US, Asia, and Europe report similar problems with balancing the demands of family and work. (In brief. Work-life balance. Monitor on Psychology, 2017, November, p. 14) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Suicide
24 FebMore gun use in rural areas is the primary explanation for more suicides there than in cities. Non-gun suicide rates are about the same. (In brief. Rural suicide, 2017, November, p. 12) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Parenting
10 FebAdopted children of heterosexual and homosexual couples show no significant differences in their gender-typed behaviors. (In brief, Monitor on Psychology, 2017, November, p. 11) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Relationships
3 Feb“Americans are becoming less socially connected (p. 519)” From Holt-Lunstad, J. A., Robles, T. F., & Sbarra, D. A. Advancing social connection as a public health priority in the United States, American Psychologist, 2017, 72(6), 517-530. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Health
31 JanDiets have been found to have only a short-term benefit. NO study has ever shown that dieting results in long-term weight loss. (PsychBytes, 2019, January) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Relationships
27 JanClose relationship are important to our health and well being. Their quality is among the best predictors of disease and length of life.(Holt-Lunstad, J. A., Robles, T. F., & Sbarra, D. A. Advancing social connection as a public health priority in the United States. American Psychologist, 2017, 72(6), 517-530) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy. com
Wisdom
20 JanJournalist Walter Lippmann: Where all think alike, no one thinks very much. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Sleep
13 JanThe quality and amount of sleep throughout adulthood affects health in older age.(Weir, K. The power of restorative sleep. Monitor on Psychology, 2017, October, pp.38-43)www.finebergpsycotherapy.com
Wisdom
7 Jan“People who command respect are never as widely known as people who command attention.” (Rooney, K. 2017, Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk,New York: St.Martin’s Press, p. 225) http://www.finebergpsycotherapy.com
Gender and Depression
3 JanA meta-analysis of 160 studies with more than 3.5 million subjects from 90 countries showed that about two times as many females than males suffer from depression. (In brief, Monitor on Psychology, 2017, 48(8), p. 12) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com