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Motivation

The Success Factor: A Book Review

Alison Escalante M.D. on January 21, 2022

Have you ever wondered how astronauts, Olympians, and Nobel Prize winners really do it? A new book breaks it down into four key approaches any of us can learn.

Have you ever wondered how astronauts, Olympians, and Nobel Prize winners really do it? A new book breaks it down into four key approaches any of us can learn.

Anxiety

How to Help Kids with the Sunday Scaries and School Dread

Alison Escalante M.D. on January 16, 2022

Who has not felt dread before work or school? When kids get the Sunday Scaries they may act out or show anxiety.

Who has not felt dread before work or school? When kids get the Sunday Scaries they may act out or show anxiety.

Creativity

Seeking Wisdom: A Book Review

Alison Escalante M.D. on January 14, 2022

Julia Cameron, who has helped artists and writers overcome creative blocks for decades, has written a new book on the spiritual path to creativity.

Julia Cameron, who has helped artists and writers overcome creative blocks for decades, has written a new book on the spiritual path to creativity.

Empathy

Finding Spirituality After Doubt Has Shattered Your Beliefs

Alison Escalante M.D. on December 7, 2021

A new book by Brian McLaren shows why religious doubt is necessary to help people grow into authentic spirituality beyond particular beliefs.

A new book by Brian McLaren shows why religious doubt is necessary to help people grow into authentic spirituality beyond particular beliefs.

Gratitude

Parents Worry Kids Aren't Thankful Enough: Here's What to Do

Alison Escalante M.D. on November 30, 2021

American parents are worried that they give their kids too much, and they are embarrassed at times by their kids' selfish behavior. But there are practical ways to teach kids gratitude.

American parents are worried that they give their kids too much, and they are embarrassed at times by their kids' selfish behavior. But there are practical ways to teach kids gratitude.

Suicide

How Parents Can Keep Kids Talking and Protect Mental Health

Alison Escalante M.D. on November 22, 2021

In the post-lockdown phase of the pandemic, kids are facing a growing mental health crisis. Parents want to know what they can to do keep their kids talking to them.

In the post-lockdown phase of the pandemic, kids are facing a growing mental health crisis. Parents want to know what they can to do keep their kids talking to them.

Child Development

Changing Parenting Beliefs Improves Early Childhood Outcomes

Alison Escalante M.D. on October 14, 2021

Parents love their kids, but none of them are born knowing the current science of child development. A new study helped parents update their beliefs, with great benefit for kids.

Parents love their kids, but none of them are born knowing the current science of child development. A new study helped parents update their beliefs, with great benefit for kids.

Anxiety

How To Help with Kids' Back to School Anxiety in 2021

Alison Escalante M.D. on September 7, 2021

Now more than ever, parents need to know how to help their kids navigate the usual school stress, plus deal with the fear and uncertainty they face during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Now more than ever, parents need to know how to help their kids navigate the usual school stress, plus deal with the fear and uncertainty they face during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Suicide

The Strong Get Mental Health Care in the Navy and Marines

Alison Escalante M.D. on June 1, 2021

Like other branches of the armed services, the Navy and Marines are facing a suicide crisis. Secretary Thomas Harker wants to change that by empowering people to seek help.

Like other branches of the armed services, the Navy and Marines are facing a suicide crisis. Secretary Thomas Harker wants to change that by empowering people to seek help.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

How Vaccination Benefits Mental Health

Alison Escalante M.D. on May 12, 2021

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine can have surprising mental health benefits.

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine can have surprising mental health benefits.

Anxiety

Why Won't Your Anxious Kid Get Out of Bed and Go to School?

Alison Escalante M.D. on April 1, 2021

When kids who are anxious about school convince their parents to let them start staying home, anxiety only gets worse. A model of the nervous system can help desperate parents.

When kids who are anxious about school convince their parents to let them start staying home, anxiety only gets worse. A model of the nervous system can help desperate parents.

Parenting

How to Tell If Your Kids Are Lying to You

Alison Escalante M.D. on February 23, 2021

Researchers have identified distinct sound signatures people use when lying and telling the truth.

Researchers have identified distinct sound signatures people use when lying and telling the truth.

Stress

The Post Traumatic Stress Response Helps People Avoid Danger

Alison Escalante M.D. on January 19, 2021

Advocates point out that the post-traumatic stress response is a useful adaptation to an extreme environment. Perhaps it's time to stop calling it a disorder.

Advocates point out that the post-traumatic stress response is a useful adaptation to an extreme environment. Perhaps it's time to stop calling it a disorder.

Stress

Awe: The Instantaneous Way to Feel Good and Relieve Stress

Alison Escalante M.D. on January 15, 2021

In a new study, researchers found that 30 seconds of awe can relieve emotional and physical pain. They want to teach us all their simple method.

In a new study, researchers found that 30 seconds of awe can relieve emotional and physical pain. They want to teach us all their simple method.

Depression

We’ve Got Depression All Wrong. It’s Trying to Save Us.

Alison Escalante M.D. on December 22, 2020

Common wisdom says depression starts in the mind with distorted thinking. But newer models suggest depression starts when the body initiates a defense strategy to help us survive.

Common wisdom says depression starts in the mind with distorted thinking. But newer models suggest depression starts when the body initiates a defense strategy to help us survive.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Research Suggests Coronavirus Causes a Storm in the Brain

Alison Escalante M.D. on December 20, 2020

New research finds that the COVID-19 spike protein crosses the blood-brain barrier in mice. And that's bad news for the brain.

New research finds that the COVID-19 spike protein crosses the blood-brain barrier in mice. And that's bad news for the brain.

Anxiety

Why Your Child Won't Let You Leave The Room

Alison Escalante M.D. on December 16, 2020

Toddlers can be so attached to their mothers, they won't let them leave the room. But a few strategies can go a long way to easing the stress.

Toddlers can be so attached to their mothers, they won't let them leave the room. But a few strategies can go a long way to easing the stress.

Depression

Feeling Sad During Hard Times Is Not Depression

Alison Escalante M.D. on November 10, 2020

Sadness is often mislabelled as depression. But it's normal and appropriate to feel sadness during extraordinary times like these.

Sadness is often mislabelled as depression. But it's normal and appropriate to feel sadness during extraordinary times like these.

Anxiety

Postpartum Anxiety Starts as an Adaptive Response to a Baby

Alison Escalante M.D. on October 24, 2020

Postpartum anxiety serves as an important adaptive response and parents should not be shamed for it.

Postpartum anxiety serves as an important adaptive response and parents should not be shamed for it.

Sleep

Why Moms Are Having More Trouble Sleeping During Coronavirus

Alison Escalante M.D. on October 13, 2020

Mothers are feeling the anxiety as they take on the bulk of the extra pressure during the coronavirus pandemic, and it's hurting their sleep.

Mothers are feeling the anxiety as they take on the bulk of the extra pressure during the coronavirus pandemic, and it's hurting their sleep.