Batta Counseling Center

11/01/2025

06/04/2025

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2025/04-05/teen-social-emotional-support.html

Addressing loneliness and isolation is crucial to fighting the youth mental health crisis.

05/11/2025

https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/mental-health-awareness-month/

This May, join NAMI for Mental Health Awareness Month! Take action, share your story, and help break the stigma around mental health.

11/21/2024

https://www.sciencealert.com/venting-doesnt-reduce-anger-but-something-else-does-study-shows

Venting when angry seems sensible.

07/04/2024

"Research has long underscored the negative effects of spanking on children’s social-emotional development, self-regulation, and cognitive development, but new research, published this month, shows that spanking alters children’s brain response in ways similar to severe maltreatment and increases perception of threats."

Spanking found to impact children's brain response, leading to lasting consequences

06/28/2024

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/liking-the-child-you-love/202406/3-reasons-youre-allowing-your-adult-child-to-disrespect-you

Are you dealing with a disrespectful adult child? You can uncover the hidden dynamics in your relationship to regain respect and harmony.

04/25/2024

"Between the radiant and ever-growing confidence I feel as I get older and the sometimes crushing weight of insecurity that comes with my changing body, face, and skin. I can’t seem to help pinching an unwanted roll or a newfound wrinkle. The urge to pluck the increasingly abundant grey hairs is strong.

How is it possible to feel both more and less confident at the same time?"

Why it’s time for women to begin reshaping the narrative around aging.

03/16/2024

https://neurosciencenews.com/dog-interaction-relaxation-brainwaves-25765/

A new study highlights the psychological and neurological benefits of interacting with dogs, revealing that activities such as playing and walking with dogs enhance brain wave strengths linked to relaxation and concentration.

01/18/2024

https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/neuroscience-says-1-brainless-habit-improves-memory-boosts-creativity-reduces-stress.html

Neuroscience has uncovered the benefits of what was once dismissed as unproductive and a waste of time.

09/15/2023

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/14/-harvard-psychologist-says-this-is-the-no-1-silent-saboteur-of-success.html

Author and Harvard Medical School professor Dr. Luana Marques shares her best advice for how to react when anxiety strikes.