Delaware Psychological Services LLC

06/05/2026

There is a lot of emotion attached to the word "family." It is often associated with shared holiday tables, unconditional love, and belonging. Yet that picture is radically different for many LGBTQ+ members and those suffering from complex relational trauma. There are times when biological family dynamics can lead to judgment, conditional love, or self-containment rather than safety.

06/04/2026

According to a meta-analysis published in Nature Cities in 2025, spending even 15 minutes outside can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.

The best wellness hack might be waiting right outside.

06/03/2026

To help with his anxiety, U.S. men's national soccer team captain Tim Ream builds Lego sets. As an advocate for mental health awareness, Ream encourages children to openly discuss their own struggles. By partnering with the charity Virtual Soccer Schools, he provides guidance for young people dealing with mental health challenges.

Ream has become an advocate for mental health awareness, helping children identify and overcome their struggles.

06/02/2026

Although LGBTQ+ youth can be vulnerable to discrimination, UNICEF says acceptance is crucial to their mental health and long-term development. The article explains that Pride Month is an important time to advocate for the rights and safety of these kids.

Every child has a right to grow up free from discrimination. Learn more about Pride Month and why it matters for children.

05/29/2026

In our most recent article, we discuss the mental health challenges and identity crises often experienced by young adults transitioning from academia to the uncertain world after graduation.

Even though it is one of the greatest mental health challenges young adults face, very little is discussed about life after school. When you feel like you're drifting, know that you're not failing, you're just entering a new chapter.

05/28/2026

In this article, neuroscientist Alex Korb, Ph.D., discusses strategies for managing anxiety. According to Korb, anxiety is a functional signal from the brain's emotional center, not a personal flaw. As a result, rather than feeling overwhelmed, he recommends pausing to identify the root cause of the anxiety.

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, Alex Korb, Ph.D., shares the question he asks himself when he’s feeling anxious because it allows him to address the problem without freezing or stewing.

05/27/2026

A third of people with major depressive disorder do not respond to standard treatments. But a new approach targeting inflammation may help.

In addition to treating rheumatoid arthritis, tocilizumab may also help patients suffering from depression that cannot be treated with standard methods.

Around a third of people with major depressive disorder don't respond to standard treatments – but an alternative therapy may be hiding right under our noses.

05/26/2026

The majority of fans and commentators are supportive of athletes speaking openly about their mental health, but a minority weaponize these disclosures as a means of harassment and criticism.

Research shows athlete disclosures about their mental health can encourage people to seek help and talk honestly about mental illness. But heckling and backlash threaten that progress.

05/22/2026

Our latest blog post discusses supporting mental wellness in blended families and co-parenting. Rather than forcing affection, it emphasizes the importance of establishing mutual respect between blended families.

When you're negotiating a new custody arrangement or integrating two households into one blended family, the emotional stakes are high. In these situations, mental wellness isn't about avoiding conflict; it's about creating a strategy that prioritizes each family member's psychological safety.