Talking About Trauma

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Virtual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Boost Mental Health

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on April 13, 2025

Accessibility of mental health care is an ongoing issue. One promising solution is virtual cognitive behavioural therapy programs.

Accessibility of mental health care is an ongoing issue. One promising solution is virtual cognitive behavioural therapy programs.

Eating Disorders

Why Eating Disorder Hospitalizations Are Rising Among Men

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on March 20, 2025

The hospitalization rates for young men with eating disorders have increased by over 400% since 2000. Still, eating disorders are stigmatized and seen as a “women’s issue."

The hospitalization rates for young men with eating disorders have increased by over 400% since 2000. Still, eating disorders are stigmatized and seen as a “women’s issue."

Therapy

Written Exposure Therapy as an Approach to Treating Trauma

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on March 12, 2025

Written exposure therapy is an accessible way to treat post-traumatic stress disorder with proven results, fewer sessions, and higher retention rates than traditional methods.

Written exposure therapy is an accessible way to treat post-traumatic stress disorder with proven results, fewer sessions, and higher retention rates than traditional methods.

Caregiving

Stresses of Caregiving Affect Physical and Mental Health

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on February 24, 2025

Caring for a loved one can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Caring for a loved one can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Therapy

Collaborative Mental Health Programs in Primary Care

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on February 7, 2025

Many patients face delays in receiving support due to gaps between primary and specialized care. Collaborative programs connect patients with the right professionals faster.

Many patients face delays in receiving support due to gaps between primary and specialized care. Collaborative programs connect patients with the right professionals faster.

Postpartum Depression

Preventive Mental Health Care for Postpartum Depression

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on January 25, 2025

Postpartum depression affects many new mothers, increasing suicide risk. New research shows preventive cognitive behavioral therapy is effective in reducing rates of occurrence.

Postpartum depression affects many new mothers, increasing suicide risk. New research shows preventive cognitive behavioral therapy is effective in reducing rates of occurrence.

Trauma

Deep Brain Reorienting May be a Promising Trauma Treatment

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on January 8, 2025

Deep brain reorienting is showing promising results by targeting the brain's initial shock response, helping patients heal from trauma more deeply and effectively.

Deep brain reorienting is showing promising results by targeting the brain's initial shock response, helping patients heal from trauma more deeply and effectively.

Mental Health Stigma

Healthcare Stigma Still Affects Those With Mental Illness

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on December 26, 2024

When stigma and self-doubt keep people with mental illness from seeking care, the results can be devastating.

When stigma and self-doubt keep people with mental illness from seeking care, the results can be devastating.

Grief

Grief Is Complex After Medical Assistance in Dying

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on December 10, 2024

How do you grieve when you know the exact date of a loved one’s passing?

How do you grieve when you know the exact date of a loved one’s passing?

Bias

Immigrant Underemployment Contributes to Mental Illness

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on November 17, 2024

Immigrants and refugees often struggle to find jobs that match their skills, leading to frustration and isolation that negatively impact their mental health and sense of identity.

Immigrants and refugees often struggle to find jobs that match their skills, leading to frustration and isolation that negatively impact their mental health and sense of identity.

Neuroscience

Why an Ice Bath Could Be Good for Your Mental Health

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on November 4, 2024

A boost for some neurotransmitters—and for self-esteem.

A boost for some neurotransmitters—and for self-esteem.

Social Media

The More News Headlines We See, the Less We Care

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on October 8, 2024

Constant exposure to negative news can numb our sense of morality and empathy. Experts explain how this happens, the risks to mental health, and how to combat desensitization.

Constant exposure to negative news can numb our sense of morality and empathy. Experts explain how this happens, the risks to mental health, and how to combat desensitization.

Meditation

Mindfulness Meditation May Have Downsides

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on September 23, 2024

Mindfulness is often celebrated for its benefits—but it can also lead to unexpected adverse effects including anxiety, time-space distortions, and traumatic re-experiencing.

Mindfulness is often celebrated for its benefits—but it can also lead to unexpected adverse effects including anxiety, time-space distortions, and traumatic re-experiencing.

Trauma

Finding Strength Post-Trauma With Mixed Martial Arts

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on August 26, 2024

Mixed martial arts is more than just a physical workout; it’s a powerful tool for enhancing mental well-being and building confidence through self-defense skills.

Mixed martial arts is more than just a physical workout; it’s a powerful tool for enhancing mental well-being and building confidence through self-defense skills.

Toxic Positivity

How Much Workplace Positivity Is Too Much?

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on August 17, 2024

While positivity can boost spirits in the workplace, "toxic positivity" maintains that one should always hold a positive attitude, regardless of the circumstances.

While positivity can boost spirits in the workplace, "toxic positivity" maintains that one should always hold a positive attitude, regardless of the circumstances.

Alexithymia

How Parental Alexithymia Impacts Families

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on July 1, 2024

Alexithymia can burden interpersonal relationships owing to emotional difficulties. However, research shows that emotional regulation tools may be beneficial.

Alexithymia can burden interpersonal relationships owing to emotional difficulties. However, research shows that emotional regulation tools may be beneficial.

Eating Disorders

The Risks of Ozempic for People with Eating Disorders

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on May 12, 2024

The popularity of this Type 2 diabetes medication is rising, but some warn of the effects of off-label use by those with eating disorders.

The popularity of this Type 2 diabetes medication is rising, but some warn of the effects of off-label use by those with eating disorders.

Therapy

For Organ Transplant Hopefuls, an Excruciating Wait

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on April 11, 2024

Organ transplant psychologists outline the emotional toll of lengthy waiting times and uncertainty.

Organ transplant psychologists outline the emotional toll of lengthy waiting times and uncertainty.

Stress

Multigenerational Hoarding an Enormous Stress on Families

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on March 25, 2024

Hoarding causes strain on both the individual and their family.

Hoarding causes strain on both the individual and their family.

Eating Disorders

Can Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Treat Eating Disorders?

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on March 8, 2024

While the research on psychedelics as a treatment for eating disorders is in its early stages, several studies indicate promising results.

While the research on psychedelics as a treatment for eating disorders is in its early stages, several studies indicate promising results.