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Finding the Right Treatment: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy as an Effective Choice

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:22:14 -0500

A widely discussed research article published in the February 2010 edition of the American Psychologist showed that psychodynamic psychotherapy is effective for treating a variety of mental health problems, including anxiety, depression, panic, su...

Psychologists Responding to Those in Need

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:03:29 -0500

Hundreds of licensed psychologists, all members of the New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA), have offered to volunteer their time and expertise to those affected by the earthquake that shook Haiti on January 12. When disaster strikes, ...

Achieving Happiness in New York State

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:23:54 -0500

You may have already heard about new research published in the journal Science on December 17, 2009, which ranked life-satisfaction for residents of the 50 American states plus the District of Columbia. Among the happiest states, as they have been...

New Year's Resolutions: Those Little Things that Mean a Lot

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:30:37 -0500

"Last New Year's Day millions of Americans resolved to lose the beer belly, exercise daily, and cut out junk food. But before long, most of us were eating as many donuts and French fries as ever. We've long since regained the few pounds we managed...

Post-Deployment Stress: Helping Veterans and Their Families

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:09:08 -0500

To survive war, soldiers are required to kill human beings they have never met, witness the death of comrades, withstand the loneliness of being continents away from home and family in a strange and unsafe place, and to develop a keen awareness of...

NYC Marathoners Use Potent Mind-Body Connection to Excel

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:15:05 -0400

Thousands of New Yorkers who are competing in the New York City Marathon Nov. 1 have trained their minds and bodies with mental exercises that can help even the most ardent couch potato achieve fitness goals.

Heart Skipping a Beat? It Might Be Stress, Not Love, APA Warns

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:34:01 -0500

Feeling a tug at your heart strings? It might be more than love, experts say. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, heart disease is the number one cause of death among women in the United States. While many factors, such ...

Making the Most of the Holiday Season

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:09:09 -0500

Given our country's economic woes, the holidays have the potential to create additional challenges this year. Few people seem to have extra resources to spend on gifts, parties and extravagances. Families are cutting back, employees are worrying a...

Summer Vacation Can Lead to Increased Family Stress

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:46:52 -0400

Summer vacation will officially kick off this week as schools across the country close for the year, leaving many families with scheduling conflicts. While summer vacation equals fun for many students, it may lead to added stress for parents and c...

The Sopranos Order a Hit on Psychotherapy

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:49:00 -0400

A recent episode of The Sopranos has caused concern among many in the mental health community. Dr. Melfi’s dismissal of Tony Soprano as a reaction to unchecked counter- transference was just one aspect of poor and unethical treatment. Her an...

Being Supermom Stressing You Out?

Thu, 10 May 2007 14:22:43 -0400

Mothers are the world's best jugglers: family, work, money -- they seem to do it all. However, all that responsibility can often leave moms feeling overstretched and stressed out. According to a 2006 survey by the American Psychological Associatio...