A study showed that U.S. and Canadian post-surgical patients are 7 times more likely to fill an opioid prescription than those in Sweden. The average prescriptions given in in the U.S. were much higher than those in Canada and Sweden. (In brief. Monitor on Psychology, 2020, 51(2), p.13) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Wit
21 NovMargaret Thatcher: I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Wisdom
7 NovLady Mary Wortley Montagu: You can be pleased with nothing when you are not pleased with yourself. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Social Media
1 NovTeens who spend more than 3 hours on social media on a daily basis report more emotional and behavioral problems than those teens who spend less or no time on social media. (In brief. Social media and mental health. Monitor on Psychology, 2020, 51(1), pp. 17-18) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Wit
28 OctJacques Derrida: If things were simple, word would have gotten around. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Relationships
25 Octde Saint-Exupery: Love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction.
Parenting
14 OctThe Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics reported that time-outs as discipline does not harm the children or their relationships with their parents. (In brief. Time-outs are OK. Monitor on Psychology, 2020, 51(1), p. 16) http://www.finebetrgpsychotherapy.com
Relationships
10 OctA study showed that 39% of couples met online and 38% met through friends. (In brief, How did you meet? Monitor on Psychology, 2020,, 51(1), p. 16) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com
Optimism
27 SepA recent study found that optimists may live 15% longer than pessimists. (In brief. Look on the bright side. Monitor on Psychology, 2020, 51(1), p. 14) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com