Posts by Lisa Napolitano
How to Cope with the Holidays in a Pandemic
Michelle Litwer, Psy.D. | Staff Psychologist: The holidays can be both an exciting and stressful time in our lives. During a global pandemic, stress levels are likely already high, and…
Read MoreSocial Distancing as the Weather Gets Colder
Kristen Roman | Director of the Young Adult Program: As the weather gets colder in NYC, many of us are noticing anxiety and sadness creeping in about what this will…
Read MoreHow to guard against seasonal affective disorder in the pandemic’s winter months
“With winter on the horizon, it’s getting darker earlier each day, and temperatures are slipping. Seasonal affective disorder could hit particularly hard this year, especially after months of social distancing…
Read MoreSitting with Uncertainty During These Times
Haley Rottenberg, Psy.D. | Staff Psychologist: Uncertainty is one of the biggest causes of anxiety. When we are not sure about what is to come, we start to feel nervous.…
Read MoreStudy Shows How Perfection And Anxiety Can Lead To Helicopter Parenting
“The negative effects of helicopter-parenting on children are well documented. Research shows it can lead to psychological distress, narcissism, poor adjustment, alcohol and drug use and a host of other…
Read MoreManaging Pandemic OCD
Courtney Barich | Marketing: As a 26 year old woman living in New York City, I was having a hard time the first few months of this pandemic. I am…
Read MoreStaying Organized During Online and Blended Learning
William Benson, Psy.D. | Staff Psychologist: Has this ever happened to you? Your child has a large homework assignment or project due tomorrow. He has yet to start. Worse, he…
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