Dr. Dan Gottlieb
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Help others, help yourself?
September 24, 2012
A new study published in a special issue of Substance Abuse finds that recovering alcoholics who help others in 12-step programs stay sober longer, and attend more meetings. More »
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Does wisdom bring life satisfaction?
September 10, 2012
A new study finds that the ability to reason wisely is associated with greater life satisfaction, better social relationships, less depressive rumination, more positive vs. negative words used in speech, and greater longevity. More »
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Not in the DSM, but definitely a condition: End of summer sadness
September 3, 2012
So - what did you NOT do this summer? Didn't get to the beach enough? Not enough time to read all those great summer books we talked about on NewsWorks Tonight? Too busy to catch up with old friends, spend time with your family, and take all the fantastic day trips you've been thinking about? More »
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I am great, I love my job, and I lost 5 pounds! Are we bragging too much on social media sites?
August 27, 2012
"Are we all braggarts now" asked Wall Street columnist Elizabeth Bernstein in a recent column. She adds that we talk too much on social media about how great we are, how fit, fabulous, how wonderful our spouses and kids are doing. And – don't forget the miles and miles of running we t... More »
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'Gender-fluid' children - one more thing to be anxious about?
August 20, 2012
A recent article in the New York Times Magazine on "gender-fluid children" has gotten a lot of attention. It focuses on kids, especially boys, who are not staying within traditionally defined gender boundaries - boys who love wearing dresses or painting their toe nails. More »
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Midlife can be a tough time for women
August 13, 2012
Say "midlife crisis" and images of men driving flashy sports cars and dating much younger women come to mind. But, midlife can also be a tough time for many women says psychologist Dr. Dan Gottlieb. He says many women feel like they "have played by the rules" and have fulfilled ... More »
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Can mindfulness meditation reduce loneliness in seniors?
August 6, 2012
Loneliness can promote or worsen serious mental and physical health problems, such as inflammation and depression. Many seniors report feeling lonely, and a new research study looks at using mindfulness meditation as a way to reduce loneliness in this population. More »
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Never enough time in the day? Sit still for a minute
July 30, 2012
Time is a precious resource in people's lives - with so many of us feeling like we're always running, trying to catch up on work or family responsibilities. What's this constant busyness all about - and are we really that busy? More »
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Reading into digital emotions can spell trouble :-)
July 23, 2012
Do you get annoyed at the endless use of "smiley faces" or emoticons in emails? Do you worry incessantly why your boss sent a seemingly terse two-letter "OK" reply to your well thought-out message? It's hard to convey emotions via email - and psychologists are studying how w... More »
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Online all the time bad for mental health, study finds
July 16, 2012
Online all the time is how many people live their lives these days - especially young people. Mental health experts are worried that the constant use of interactive technologies is detrimental to sleep, well-being and mental health. In their weekly conversation, WHYY's Behavioral Health report... More »
