Suicide

28 Jan

Although there has been 50 years of research, suicide prediction is still only a little better than chance. (Weir, K. (2019). Better ways to prevent suicide. Monitor on Psychology, 50(7), 38-47) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Wisdom

24 Jan

George Orwell: If liberty means anything at all it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Saving earnings

15 Jan

Research suggests that people are more likely to save money when they feel more personally insecure about their futures than when they anticipate future success. (In brief. Saving for a rainy day. Monitor on Psychology, 2019, 50(7), p. 18) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Empathy

10 Jan

Findings from eleven experiments with 1200 online subjects found that people avoid feeling empathy for other people because of the emotional and cognitive effort it demands. (In brief, Monitor on Psychology, 2019, 50(7), p. 13) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Stress

28 Dec

A 10-minute message can be an effective stress reliever. (Mind, Mood & Memory, 2020,16(12), p.2) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Aging

24 Dec

Older adults are functioning better than those of the same age 30 years ago. (Mind, Mood, & Memory, 2020, 16(12), p. 2) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Depression

20 Dec

Almost as many as 25% of Americans have experienced depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic.(Mind, Mood & Memory, 2020, 16(12), p.1) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Humor

14 Dec

Playwright Max Frisch: Technology is a way of organizing the universe so that man doesn’t have to experience it. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Happy Thanksgiving

26 Nov

Wishing all a fine holiday. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Relax

22 Nov

A study in Scientific Reports found noticeable relief in stress from just a 10-minute message. Even a 10-minute rest provides benefits. (Mind, Mood, & Memory, 2020, 16(12), 2) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

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