Greater than the Sum of its Parts

Therapy

Is Exercise as Effective as Medications or Talk Therapy?

Sarah-Nicole Bostan PhD, BCB on March 14, 2023

Moving your body significantly improves depression, anxiety, and overall health. So why is it not a front-line approach in the United States?

Moving your body significantly improves depression, anxiety, and overall health. So why is it not a front-line approach in the United States?

Health

"Mental Health Matters" Isn't Enough

Sarah-Nicole Bostan PhD, BCB on October 11, 2022

A socio-ecological perspective on determinants of individual mental health.

A socio-ecological perspective on determinants of individual mental health.

Sleep

5 Key Components of Insomnia Treatment

Sarah-Nicole Bostan PhD, BCB on September 19, 2022

Have "these unprecedented times" got you tossing and turning? These five strategies can shake those nighttime worries away while improving your slumber.

Have "these unprecedented times" got you tossing and turning? These five strategies can shake those nighttime worries away while improving your slumber.

Health

The Rise of Therapists in Tech

Sarah-Nicole Bostan PhD, BCB on August 4, 2022

Where, exactly, are all the therapists going?

Where, exactly, are all the therapists going?

Mindfulness

Am I Being Mindful?

Sarah-Nicole Bostan PhD, BCB on September 11, 2018

Am I doing it "right?" Why this question is telling of how mindful you actually are.

Am I doing it "right?" Why this question is telling of how mindful you actually are.

OCD

Are You and Your Thoughts the Same?

Sarah-Nicole Bostan PhD, BCB on July 17, 2018

Why getting stuck in your thoughts isn't helpful, and a couple ways to get unstuck.

Why getting stuck in your thoughts isn't helpful, and a couple ways to get unstuck.

OCD

Not All Exposures Are Created Equally

Sarah-Nicole Bostan PhD, BCB on March 4, 2018

Values-driven exposures with therapists have higher rates of success with clients.

Values-driven exposures with therapists have higher rates of success with clients.

Trauma

What Can You Do for Adolescents Exposed to Traumatic Events?

Sarah-Nicole Bostan PhD, BCB on February 17, 2018

Trauma & Grief-Focused Group Therapy may provide adolescents a shared outlet for healing.

Trauma & Grief-Focused Group Therapy may provide adolescents a shared outlet for healing.

Education

Enhancing Inhibitory Learning in Exposure-Based Treatments

Sarah-Nicole Bostan PhD, BCB on January 19, 2018

You (or your patient) did the hard work required in exposure-based treatment. Now, find out how to maximize post-therapy gains.

You (or your patient) did the hard work required in exposure-based treatment. Now, find out how to maximize post-therapy gains.

OCD

Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD

Sarah-Nicole Bostan PhD, BCB on January 14, 2018

Heard of ERP treatment for anxiety disorders? Learn what part of ERP actually causes behavior change.

Heard of ERP treatment for anxiety disorders? Learn what part of ERP actually causes behavior change.

OCD

Brain Signatures of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Sarah-Nicole Bostan PhD, BCB on January 13, 2018

Is OCD "just anxiety" or are there biological differences in those with OCD?

Is OCD "just anxiety" or are there biological differences in those with OCD?

Memory

Could an App Diagnose Your Memory Problems?

Sarah-Nicole Bostan PhD, BCB on December 2, 2017

Could an iPad app diagnose you with dementia? Researchers believe it can.

Could an iPad app diagnose you with dementia? Researchers believe it can.

Intelligence

What's in a Number?

Sarah-Nicole Bostan PhD, BCB on October 6, 2017

What does a measure of IQ actually tell us about a person?

What does a measure of IQ actually tell us about a person?

Autism

Sex and Age Implicated in Autism-Related Diagnoses

Sarah-Nicole Bostan PhD, BCB on October 3, 2017

Recent research reveals how sex and age are linked to other disorders which tend to co-occur with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Recent research reveals how sex and age are linked to other disorders which tend to co-occur with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Emotion Regulation

Understanding Your Emotions

Sarah-Nicole Bostan PhD, BCB on June 12, 2017

What are emotions, how to better understand them, and when it is optimal to modify them.

What are emotions, how to better understand them, and when it is optimal to modify them.

Depression

13 Reasons Why

Sarah-Nicole Bostan PhD, BCB on May 21, 2017

Have your heard warnings about "13 Reasons Why?" Get the basics about how clinical depression is diagnosed.

Have your heard warnings about "13 Reasons Why?" Get the basics about how clinical depression is diagnosed.

Trauma

How Trauma in Childhood Affects the Brain

Sarah-Nicole Bostan PhD, BCB on March 20, 2017

New research points to neurobiological sex differences in youth with PTSD.

New research points to neurobiological sex differences in youth with PTSD.

Stress

Stress Mindset Tied to Physical and Mental Health

Sarah-Nicole Bostan PhD, BCB on March 13, 2017

Is stress getting in your way? Modifying your mindset may improve your health.

Is stress getting in your way? Modifying your mindset may improve your health.

Health

Using a Process Approach to High Stakes Testing

Sarah-Nicole Bostan PhD, BCB on March 8, 2017

Worried about a test result? Here's a few things you might want to know.

Worried about a test result? Here's a few things you might want to know.