Mary Beth Sunick, Ph.D.

02/12/2026

Did you know that You can give yourself flowers?!

02/12/2026

You deserve support, compassion, and rest today and every day.

02/12/2026

Black, licensed mental health therapists make up only 4% of the field. These stats tell us that Black men may not have a clinician that can relate to their experiences. That barrier alone may prevent a Black man from pursuing help,” says Paul Bashea Williams, LCSW-C, LICSW.

Williams recommends taking solution-based steps to find the right therapist who will understand lived experiences when therapy is pursued. Culturally sensitive assessments and treatment can lead to better mental health outcomes for Black males.

Read the full article in which Williams is quoted:

https://baltimoretimes-online.com/latest-news/2025/05/30/black-mens-mental-health-matters-take-steps-to-make-improvements/ #:~:text=A%20Shortage%20of%20Black%20Therapists,pursuing%20help%2C%E2%80%9D%20Williams%20stated.&text=Black%20men%20have%20additional%20unique,to%20quality%20mental%20health%20services.

02/12/2026

Travel anxiety is a hard thing for a travel writer, but confronting it through therapy and Samantha Brown's show got me to this place.

02/12/2026

A sleep expert has weighed in.

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And it's the first time it's been studied in humans.

02/12/2026

In an unprecedented exploration that bridges neonatal neuroscience and developmental psychology, a team of researchers has unveiled groundbreaking insights into how early sleep physiology influences executive functioning in preterm children.

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When everything feels overwhelming or like it’s all a little too much, ground yourself with this 5-4-3-2-1 exercise!

It only takes a few moments, and can help you center yourself and take a moment to connect with yourself and how you're truly feeling. Take a few seconds and find:
👀 5 things you can see
🖐 4 things you can touch
👂 3 things you can hear
👃 2 things you can smell
👄 1 thing you can taste

If you need help or support:
🔷 Call or text the Postpartum Support International HelpLine at 800-944-4773. You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.
🔷 Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262
🔷 In a crisis situation, call or text the National Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
🔷 Download the Connect by PSI app in the App Store or Google Play Store
🔷 Visit postpartum.net for additional programs and resources.