Ask Lisa- March
Dear Dr. Lisa, I feel like my news notifications are constantly bombarding me with upsetting and divisive political campaigns all day, every day taking a toll on my well-being. How can I filter through all of this and figure out which information to trust? Thank you, Polly Politico Dear Polly, What a great question! […]
Happy, Not App-y Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day (almost)! No matter how you plan on celebrating, or not celebrating at all, there is no doubt that Valentine’s Day brings a lot of emotions for people of all ages and stages in life. It calls to mind that there is an undeniable expectation in today’s culture to make sure every one […]
Disconnect to Destress
It is hard to believe that we are already into the second month of 2020. This time, as with any election year, the political and social stress that has come with it has created a new burden for everyone. It is a matter of fact that stress is all around us and invades our lives […]
Digital Detox 2020
It is hard to believe that 2020 already has one week under its belt and it is that time of year when it seems like everyone around us is talking about the diet they are embarking on or the goals they are setting for themselves and their families. A popular New Year’s resolution has been […]
Technology Gift Giving Guide
It’s that time of the year again and although it is the season of family, joy, and giving, if you have a child of a certain age it can be a time of technology anxiety. Maybe your child already has a personal device, be it a cell phone, IPad, or lap top, but everyone knows […]
World Kindness Day is Nov. 13. Here’s how to spread a little kindness today.
World Kindness Day is November 13 and now more than ever I feel we need to extend kindness to others. It seems like the world is sad, and while we can’t control everything, we can control how we treat others and how we react to others. In honor of World Kindness Day, let’s all try […]
Ask Lisa November!
Dear Dr. Lisa, I have been hearing a lot about this Peeping Tom case that recently happened in our community. How concerned should we as parents be about this situation and what can we do to keep it from happening to our kids or neighbors? Thank you, Petrified Parent Dear Petrified Parent, First of […]
5 things you should never do on social media. Ever.
What happens on social media stays on social media. Even if you post something and delete it, it’s never really gone … which is why it’s important to think before you post. But, it isn’t only about posting things you may regret later on social media, posting certain things can put you at risk. With […]
Don’t let today’s current events impact your well-being. Here’s how to protect yourself.
If you turn on the TV, read the newspaper, scroll through your Facebook feed, it’s nearly impossible to avoid current events. Starting with the climate crisis, a possible impeachment, shootings and much more, current events today are greatly impacting our mental health. In fact, with so many polarized views being argued, current events often cause […]
How to get over your fears
Did you know that more than 8 percent of people 18 and over have at least one extreme, specific fear? And, did you know that having these fears can harm your mental health? From an increase in anxiety, depression and PTSD to altering your life, fears can take control and sometimes can grow into something […]