Nurturing Self-Compassion

Loneliness

Isolation Nation

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on January 15, 2019

Have we become a nation of loners, and if so, what can we do about it?

Have we become a nation of loners, and if so, what can we do about it?

Relationships

Does Your Partner Value You?

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on September 2, 2018

Sometimes walking away from a relationship that doesn't work can be a great gift of self-compassion. So, should you stay, or should you go?

Sometimes walking away from a relationship that doesn't work can be a great gift of self-compassion. So, should you stay, or should you go?

Trauma

Damage of Separating Families

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on June 22, 2018

Separating children from their families without cause will have catastrophic psychological effects on children and on society.

Separating children from their families without cause will have catastrophic psychological effects on children and on society.

Depression

Understanding Depression Beyond Biology

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on June 12, 2018

Is depression primarily a function of nature or nurture? Experts weigh in.

Is depression primarily a function of nature or nurture? Experts weigh in.

Psychopharmacology

Why We Need to Stop Demonizing Antidepressants

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on June 8, 2018

As demonized as antidepressants have come to be by many, we must not forget the number of lives that those same medications have saved.

As demonized as antidepressants have come to be by many, we must not forget the number of lives that those same medications have saved.

Health

Eradicating Mental Health Stigma in the Military and Beyond

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on May 6, 2018

It takes a special brand of courage to rise above stereotypes and ignorance to ask for the help you need and deserve.

It takes a special brand of courage to rise above stereotypes and ignorance to ask for the help you need and deserve.

Jealousy

How to Keep Jealousy From Sabotaging Your Relationship

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on February 13, 2018

Can jealousy be a positive thing? What if it could actually improve your relationship and bring you and your partner closer together? Here's how psychologists say it can.

Can jealousy be a positive thing? What if it could actually improve your relationship and bring you and your partner closer together? Here's how psychologists say it can.

Depression

5 Depression Myths People Need to Stop Believing

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on February 1, 2018

Here's why being clinically depressed requires no justification.

Here's why being clinically depressed requires no justification.

The key to self-acceptance is embracing both the light and the dark sides of ourselves. We can do this through self-compassion.

Health

Enhancing Mental Health For Veterans Through Technology

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on November 8, 2017

Artificial Intelligence will enhance mental health support for veterans through the first-ever meditation voice app launching this week in partnership with National Geographic.

Artificial Intelligence will enhance mental health support for veterans through the first-ever meditation voice app launching this week in partnership with National Geographic.

Media

Shutting Down Body Shaming

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on October 10, 2017

New steps are being taken to change false, unrealistic body ideals portrayed in the media.

New steps are being taken to change false, unrealistic body ideals portrayed in the media.

Self-Esteem

Overcoming the Need to Please

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on October 1, 2017

Care too much about what other people think of you? Why you need to stop now.

Care too much about what other people think of you? Why you need to stop now.

Attachment

The Key to Healthier Relationships

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on September 18, 2017

How partners can help one another change their attachment styles and deepen their relationship.

How partners can help one another change their attachment styles and deepen their relationship.

Suicide

What Suicide Survivors Want You to Know

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on September 11, 2017

Parents and loved ones of those who have died by suicide share their personal stories. Learn some of the warning signs and how you can help.

Parents and loved ones of those who have died by suicide share their personal stories. Learn some of the warning signs and how you can help.

Bias

The Psychology Behind Racism

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on September 6, 2017

Can racism and other forms of bigotry be categorized as mental illnesses?

Can racism and other forms of bigotry be categorized as mental illnesses?

Relationships

How to Avoid Sabotaging Your Relationship

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on July 22, 2017

Romantic relationships are bound to bring out our deepest insecurities, which can lead to self-sabotaging behaviors.

Romantic relationships are bound to bring out our deepest insecurities, which can lead to self-sabotaging behaviors.

Health

Mental Health Stigma in Healthcare

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on July 19, 2017

Access to mental health and substance abuse care is at risk.

Access to mental health and substance abuse care is at risk.

Health

Rolling Back the Clock on Mental Health in our Country

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on June 25, 2017

The Senate health care bill could be disastrous for our country on multiple levels.

The Senate health care bill could be disastrous for our country on multiple levels.

Introversion

Seven Reasons to Be Proud to Be an Introvert

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on June 25, 2017

In a culture that rewards extroversion, where does that leave introverts?

In a culture that rewards extroversion, where does that leave introverts?

Health

The Catastrophic Effects of Mental Health Stigma

Allison Abrams LCSW-R on May 25, 2017

While going to therapy and taking psychotropic medication is largely accepted in cities like New York and Los Angeles, the same cannot be said for many other parts of the country.

While going to therapy and taking psychotropic medication is largely accepted in cities like New York and Los Angeles, the same cannot be said for many other parts of the country.