William D Shepard PhD Behavioral Health

09/07/2021

September is ***dePreventionMonth. Here's a link to a good primer about what to look for, what we can do, and other helpful resources.

Su***de is the act of killing yourself, most often as a result of depression or other mental illness. Learn about su***de warning signs and steps to prevent su***de.

05/06/2021

“It’s a very normal reaction to a very abnormal year.“

The pandemic has done a number on us, in too many ways to count. Our bodies are responding with feelings of fatigue and lack of focus, experts say. Here are some tips to help you feel better.

04/30/2021

Some good talking points--and excellent scientific references--when dealing with COVID19 vaccine hesitancy.

Whether their doubts stem from anxiety around accessing the vax or from misinformation, here's how to address concerns with empathy and care.

04/30/2021

As COVID-induced isolation begins to wind down, here are some good ideas, with links to good resources.

Anxious about socializing post-pandemic? These expert coping tips and strategies can help you manage quarantine-induced social anxiety

07/10/2018

Making a trip to Ohio? Check out the National Museum of Psychology...

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Wonder Woman's striking visage on large, bright screens just inside the new National Museum of Psychology tells visitors there's more here than dusty books and

07/06/2018

Sometimes you have to get on a cell phone diet by changing your cell phone habits. Here are some ways to curb the temptation to peruse social media, play games and ignore loved ones when all you really wanted to do was check the weather.

Why are we checking Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, then Facebook again when we just wanted to check the weather? Turns out, smartphone addiction is by design. Think of the constant stream of notifications, color schemes in apps and all the Likes, followers and in-game trophies. Our phones and apps ar...

07/03/2018

To break the stigma of mental health maybe it's time to educate and provide more sources at an early age. With the rise of bullying, depression and su***de, high school children in New York and Virginia advocated for mental health education and it passed!

On Sunday, New York and Virginia became the first two states to enact laws requiring mental health education in schools.

06/27/2018

Don’t just let the data speak for itself; take it from the people who experienced the benefits of seeing a mental health professional firsthand.

"In a few years, I’ll look back on this and thank myself for taking the time I needed to work on me."

06/27/2018

June 27th is National HIV Testing Day.

HIV.gov is the federal government’s leading source for information about HIV.

05/04/2018

If you know someone who's on the fence about going to therapy...

What you KNOW is one thing, and what you FEEL can be something else entirely.

04/25/2018

Political disagreements are rampant nowadays, but divisive topics and differing convictions don’t have to hijack YOUR healthy mind.

Article: https://tinyurl.com/catfight2018