Out of the Ivory Tower

Bringing psychological science from academia to the public.

Kathryn Gordon Ph.D.

What to Do With Worry

Is your worry helping or hurting you? These steps can help you decide and cope effectively.

5 Ways to Deal With Distress

Emotional pain and discomfort are unavoidable. Therapy offers skills for tolerating distress during difficult times.

9 Strategies for Overcoming Overthinking

Struggling with overanalyzing past situations? Mental health professionals have strategies that can help.

When Does a Diet Become an Eating Disorder?

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's interview sparked discussion about eating disorders.

"Queer Eye" Teaches People to Face Their Fears

The Fab Five help people work through their avoidance using cognitive-behavioral therapy principles.

Parkland, PTSD, and Suicide

Science can help us to understand and prevent suicide among trauma survivors.