Disconnect to Reconnect: My Journey Away from Social Media - The Benefits of Disconnecting from Social Media for Better Mental Health
top of page
Benefits of Disconnecting from Social Media Taking a break from social media can have a huge impact on mental health. It helps reduce the...
stevensulcsw
- 1 day ago
- 2 min
Recharging as We Age: Why Rest Becomes More Important Over Time"
Just like an iPhone running low on battery, our bodies need regular recharging, especially as we age.
0 views0 comments
stevensulcsw
- Jan 4, 2023
- 1 min
Live, work, or study in LA County? Get the meditation app Headspace for free
I regularly recommend meditation apps to my patients. Meditation apps can be helpful for folks suffering from anxiety, depression,...
11 views0 comments
stevensulcsw
- Aug 9, 2021
- 1 min
TED Talk: The Cure for Burnout (hint: it isn't self-care)
Learn strategies to take look within and take care of yourself before the burn.
39 views0 comments
stevensulcsw
- Jul 26, 2021
- 1 min
How to Not Care What Other People Think of You
Be yourself!
20 views0 comments
stevensulcsw
- Jul 1, 2021
- 3 min
"How Can I Convince Someone to Go to Therapy?"
Do you have compassion for a loved one and want them to get help? Are you concerned about a friend's unusual behavior and think they...
30 views0 comments
stevensulcsw
- May 10, 2021
- 4 min
Coping with Depression
Coping with depression is a tricky business. People experience different combinations of the symptoms of depression, and there are also...
17 views0 comments
stevensulcsw
- Jan 26, 2021
- 2 min
Setting Boundaries and Tackling Ruminating Thoughts
Working at the California Institution for Women in Corona - the women's state prison in Southern California - was one of the most...
30 views0 comments
stevensulcsw
- Dec 30, 2020
- 2 min
Emotional First Aid
Let's imagine you're running around in a field after a picnic and then you step on something sharp and it cuts your foot. What do you do?...
10 views0 comments
stevensulcsw
- Dec 16, 2020
- 1 min
TED Talk: Why We Should All Try Therapy
The psychologist making this presentation poses a solid argument on why anyone and everyone should try therapy. You do not need to be...
24 views0 comments
stevensulcsw
- Dec 1, 2020
- 1 min
Do One Thing Today
This artist paints a realistic snapshot of a moment in depression. Based on my own analysis, depressive symptoms evident in this art...
16 views0 comments
stevensulcsw
- Nov 21, 2020
- 1 min
I’d Be Weary of Talkspace
I am on some private online groups for mental health clinicians, and I’ve noticed there are several and consistent negative comments...
12 views0 comments
stevensulcsw
- Nov 20, 2020
- 1 min
Gratitude Playlist from Apple Music
Brilliant description of Apple Music's new Gratitude Playlist. Here's a screenshot: It's true how much we neglect gratitude when things...
8 views0 comments
stevensulcsw
- Nov 19, 2020
- 1 min
"Sedentary Pandemic Life Is Bad for Our Happiness"
Check out this article from The Atlantic. "Sedentary Pandemic Life Is Bad for Our Happiness." Image Credit: JAN BUCHCZIK
16 views0 comments
stevensulcsw
- Nov 19, 2020
- 1 min
Get Up and Move
Physical exercise plays a pivotal role in your mental health. Exercising produces the chemicals in your brain that regulates your mood...
17 views0 comments
stevensulcsw
- Nov 6, 2020
- 1 min
"You just need to relax!" Well, how???
Have you ever been told by someone to "Just relax!" when dealing with something stressful or aggravating? It's quite common, and my...
19 views0 comments
stevensulcsw
- Nov 5, 2020
- 2 min
"When should I start therapy?" *Service prices reduced*
I like to give folks the analogy of a leaky roof when talking about when a person should start therapy. Imagine you have a home with a...
28 views0 comments
bottom of page