Atlanta Psychologist

11/18/2024

84% of women wish men would help advocate for gender equity, but many men don’t know how. We wrote them an instruction manual.

11/14/2024

Positive thinking is good for the body, mind, and overall health. Learn some of the biggest benefits of positive thinking, including better immunity and less stress.

11/14/2024

In March of 2023 the American Psychiatric Association conducted a Healthy Minds Poll and the results were clear that our furry friends have a positive impact on our mental health. “People recognize that there is something special about bonds between humans and their pets,” said APA President Rebecca Brendel, M.D., J.D. “The animals we bring into our lives and our families play many roles from non-judgmental companions that we love to key partners in reducing our stress and anxiety. Americans clearly recognize that our relationships with our pets can have noticeable benefits for our overall mental health.”

Beau, Tempest, Dixie, Jess, Jupiter, Ophelia, Stryder, Juliet and Jenny would love to be your mental health companion. Consider adopting one of our pets to start improving your mental health right away! Or give it a try with a foster to adopt!

Fill out our online form to schedule a meet & greet to get started www.safepetproject.org/adoption-agreement

02/07/2024

Misinformation can spread quickly, especially on social media.

Research suggests these factors make us more likely to believe, act on, and share false or misleading statements: https://at.apa.org/eso

02/01/2024

Researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health found that unmedicated children with anxiety disorders show widespread overactivation in brain functioning and that treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy led to a clinically significant drop in anxiety symptoms and improved brain functioni...

01/12/2024

01/05/2024

The latest peer-reviewed studies within psychology and related fields.

01/03/2024

If you've ever felt a need for therapy but got overwhelmed at the very prospect of choosing a provider, read on. Here's a step-by-step guide to finding someone who fits your needs — and budget.

12/13/2023

12/06/2023

More than half say they're not taking new patients, in a new survey. They report their existing patients need more attention for complex problems, and many keep months-long waitlists.

10/04/2023

On social media, exercises that aim to “tone” one of our body’s longest nerves have been touted as a cure-all for anxiety and other psychological ailments. Here’s what the research says.