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Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D.

13 Benefits of Teletherapy for Therapists

Many therapists are intrigued but also anxious about integrating technology into their clinical work. Read on for reasons why taking the plunge into teletherapy might work for you!

14 Benefits of Teletherapy for Clients

FaceTiming with friends and family may be the new normal. But can therapy in the online space actually work?

Watching The Bachelor to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder?

With over 64 million Americans suffering from a mild form of SAD, a host of interventions can be helpful in keeping the winter blues at bay.

Cheap Adjuncts to Therapy

When therapy is not always an option, what are the alternatives?

Watching "Pretty Little Liars"… as a Psychologist

It is unsurprising for teen dramas to be fraught with romances, intrigue and sometimes even a murder. But does mental illness have to play a role in drumming up drama?

Are TSA “Random Screens” Code for Racial Profiling?

Despite a Congress Passenger Bill of Rights, nothing is being done about racial and religious profiling committed by TSA agents. Celebrities are speaking out, but more is needed.

Maintaining Body Positivity in Light of the Obesity Crisis

How do we maintain body positivity in the midst of the obesity epidemic? How do we maintain empathy while addressing a life-threatening condition? The answers are not so simple.

5 Ways to Join Scroll-Free September

With social media use bordering on addictive levels, a new public health initiative encourages users to step away for a month.

The Unexpected Bittersweet Surprise of “Life Sentence”

Television portrayals of young cancer patients are usually tearjerkers filled with despair. One series takes a fresh look at life after cancer and living life to the fullest.

5 Surprising Reasons to Dump Your Gym Membership

Between racing off to make it to class on time, hefty enrollment fees and exhausting workouts, the gym isn't always all that it's cracked up to being.

Top 5 Non-Fiction Books for Therapists

Self-care for therapists is ever critical in our turbulent times. Read on for some of the best books for clinicians to recharge and restore.

Netflix Binges: Friend or Foe?

The Netflix binge has become a common part of our American vernacular. What can it mean for your mental health?

A Psychologist's Take on Tara Westover's Memoir, Educated

Tara Westover's memoir, Educated, opens up a thought-provoking dialogue on the power of family, identity, and mental illness.

The One Thing You Can Do to Help Your Phone Addiction

Find yourself constantly picking up your phone and checking for messages? Hearing phantom rings and vibrations? It may be time to put the phone down.

Top 10 Non-Fiction Books of 2017

A look at some of the best non-fiction self-help reads curated by the Millennial Media blog.

Doing Less in 2018

With a New Year comes a fresh chance to set our priorities straight and live each day more fully than the last.

Are the Decline of IQ and Rise of the “Influencer” Related?

Does it seem anymore that we plug in and zone out? Meanwhile, are we becoming dumber as our phones keeping getting smarter?It's possible the solution lies in the palm of our hands.

Can You Outsource Your Anxiety?

Are days flying by while work keeps piling up? It is easy to feel anxious as the days feel shorter and our to-do lists longer. It is no wonder outsourcing is gaining popularity.

4 Rules for Simple Holiday Gift-Giving

Stressed about picking out the perfect present? Read on for a few simple rules to make holiday gift-giving a breeze.

Dealing With Workplace Bullies

Workplace bullying can be more common than we admit it to be. However, resources and ways of dealing with victimization can be limited.

Are Millennials Socially Impaired or Just Rude?

In our times of tragedy, pain and suffering, extending simply greetings can go a long way.

Understanding Why Bachelorette Rachel Chose Bryan

Since the Bachelorette finale weeks ago, speculation and rumors are still flying regarding whether or not Rachel made the right choice. Read on for one psychologist's take.

The Psychology of the Curated Closet

How cleaning out our closets can ease our minds and de-clutter our lives, while helping our wallets.

The Question of ADHD

Is ADHD really biologically based? Genetic? Or a socially constructed disorder? Read on for why we should be careful of what we readily accept as true.

The Modern Millennial Work From Home Mode

Working from home need not conjure dated images of burning dinners and screaming babies while taking conference calls. The millennial approach is about working smarter, not harder.

What Bachelor Nick Viall Teaches Us About Love

Sometimes doing the opposite of what we learn on tv can help us really find love in the real world.

Taking a Facebook Sabbatical

Tired of Facebook? Newsfeeds got you down? Take a hiatus and see what happens. One millennial psychologist did just this and lived to tell the tale.

Practicing Self-Care this Valentine’s Day

Shower some pink hearts on yourself this Valentine's Day and every day! Your spirit will thank you!

Is Social Justice Advocacy Burning out Therapists?

While the importance of social advocacy in therapists cannot be emphasized enough, mindfulness and awareness of their own well-being can often take a back seat.

Is Instagram to Blame for Holiday Traffic?

Are you feeling more and more crowded out everywhere you go? Well, Instagram may be at least partly to blame.

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