Seth J. Gillihan, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based interventions. His books include The CBT Deck and A Mindful Year (co-written with Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh); he hosts the weekly Think Act Be podcast, featuring conversations on living more fully.
If we can’t feel better about what’s happening, maybe we can find peace by letting go of our attachment to how we want life to be.
Though the COVID pandemic has created more awareness about mental health, it can still be difficult to recognize a mental health crisis in the people closest to us.
Although COVID-19 cases continue to rise, many of us are relaxing our attitudes about social distancing.
Has the reality of working from home been different from what you imagined? If so, you may be experiencing symptoms of burnout.
We go into survival mode when we feel like we’re barely making it. But, when being strategic about where we direct our resources, we may find ourselves feeling run down.
What causes us to have these negative reactions when others try to change our behavior? This question has special relevance now, given the intense and even violent resistance we’ve seen to some of the COVID-related guidelines around quarantining and wearing masks.
What if you find with someone when they’re having a panic attack? Keep in mind these general principles.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, you might be feeling disillusioned with some of your friendships. But, there are many possible explanations for why a friend has been out of touch.
Learn strategies to help manage anxiety about reopening the country during the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you’re being strict with your social distancing, chances are there are people around you who are being less careful. What can you do if you find yourself in a situation where others seem to be throwing caution to the wind?
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected us all in uniquely personal ways, revealing our individual vulnerabilities. What is this crisis showing you about yourself?
There are striking differences in how we’re experiencing the coronavirus pandemic, but in a broader sense, we really are in this together because together is the only way out of this pandemic.
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