April 4, 2022

You've probably heard that exercise can help with depression. A new study suggests that a thirty minute cardio workout just before an online therapy session can be even more beneficial, helping to build a connection with the therapist and encouraging continued engagement. You can read more here:

Psychology Today: The Win-Win of Doing Cardio Before Online Therapy

March 14, 2022

Dr. Biren Caverly was interviewed for another article, this one with recommendations for fidget tools for adults. Take a look:

NYMag: Are There Any Nice-Looking (and Satisfying) Fidget Toys for Adults?

February 28, 2022

New research at Yale has helped scientists confirm the source of cognitive deficits experienced by patients with Alzheimer's disease, using new technology to find evidence for previous assumptions. Take a look at the article on Science Daily:

Science Daily: New imaging scan reveals a culprit in cognitive decline of Alzheimer’s

February 21, 2022

Have you seen the new Netflix documentary The Tinder Swindler? In this Psychology Today article, a forensic psychologist talks more about the psychology behind getting conned and ways to protect yourself from similar scammers. As the article says, none of us are immune to being duped!

Psychology Today: Think You Couldn't Be Duped By a Con Artist? Think Again.

February 14, 2022

Solo on Valentine's Day? This article on Today.com discusses a new movement encouraging the acceptance and embrace of the single life. According to the article, a study found that among 10,000 women in their 70s, those who never married were healthier, less stressed, and more optimistic than those who did. Take a look:

Today.com: How the 'solo' movement is rewriting misconceptions of 'sad, lonely' single life

February 7, 2022

This article discusses the benefits of being able to use precision and accuracy when describing your emotions, describing the concept of "emotional granularity." It also links to a vocabulary wheel, encouraging you to consider whether what you are feeling is more angry, hurt, or hostile. Check it out:

Psychology Today: How Big Is Your Emotional Vocabulary?

February 4, 2022

Dr. Biren Caverly was interviewed for another article! This time, she discussed talking with your child about sensitive topics in current events. Take a look:

Yahoo! Life: Kids are learning about the Russia-Ukraine conflict on TikTok with a mix of snark and fear. Here's how parents can explain, not alarm.

January 31, 2022

Dr. Biren Caverly was recently interviewed as part of this Scary Mommy article about daycare drop-off! Check it out for tips about handling that challenging time of day as well as an extensive list of questions to ask your child's daycare provider.

Scary Mommy: Keep Drop-Off Dread At Bay With These 70+ Questions To Ask Daycare Providers

January 24, 2022

Have you been feeling more forgetful than usual? The pandemic may be to blame. Click the link to read more about the cognitive effects of this stressful situation as well as some advice on how to cope:

NBC News: What the Pandemic Has Done to Our Memories

January 17, 2022

If you're interested in true crime, serial killers, or psychopathy, this article in Psychology Today is a good read. It details a psychologist's assessment of a serial killer who turned out to be in the minority in that he was not psychopathic but instead had a severe personality disorder. Check it out at the link:

Psychology Today: The Serial Killer and Sexuality