Dr. Thomas's Favorite Self-Help BooksI love books. All books. Poetry books. Medical books. Books on religion, marriage, and food. But when I was a 3rd-year psychiatry residen...
3 Ways to Improve Your Self-Esteem in the Postpartum Period and BeyondHave you recently had a baby and feel uncomfortable about your mothering skills, changing body, or how you measure up to other moms? If ...
Quick Mental Wellness Tip: The Listening MeditationDoes the idea of meditation intimidate you? If so, today's blogpost will help change that. Meditation is an ancient practice with numero...
3 Important Topics to Discuss at Your Psychiatry VisitsIf you are someone who has taken the plunge and started working with a psychiatrist, congratulations! Many people who face mental health ...
Understanding Frustration: 3 Lessons Your Obstacles Want to Teach YouHow well do you manage your frustration? If you're like most people, dealing with this emotion is one of the more difficult aspects of li...
The Purposeful Selfie: How Video Diaries Can Promote Your Mental HealthDo you struggle with episodic sadness, frustration, fear or feelings of shame? Today's blogpost might provide you a very easy tip for cop...
Are You Afraid of Getting a Mammogram?Pink ribbons and walks. Balloons and survivor stories. Research funds, pamphlets, and rubber bracelets. In the hustle and bustle of Oct...
The Importance of Developing a Vocabulary of "Feeling Words"Have you ever heard of a phenomenon called alexithymia? It literally means having "no speech for feelings" and basically consists of dif...
Alzheimer's Disease and the People Who Care: Support for Our Nation's CaregiversJune 21, 2018 is the summer solstice - the longest day of the year. It is also the day the Alzheimer's Association holds The Longest Day...
Freeing Yourself from the Limits of Perfectionism: A Conversation with Ryane LeCesneThe collision between perfectionism and life purpose is often intense. This is because in order to embrace one, you must relinquish the ...
Take These 10 Steps to Tackle Negative ThinkingI’ve never once met a person that doesn’t want to "be happy." Not once. Have you? Probably not. How many people in your life say they...
8 Things Your Teen Needs for Mental Wellness (Not One is Electronic)A few days ago, a mom asked me how to help her teens navigate the current landscape of our world. It’s a fair question, becoming more co...