William W. Benson, PsyD

06/23/2023

"Challenges with processing emotions start in the brain itself. Sometimes the working memory impairments of ADHD allow a momentary emotion to become too strong, flooding the brain with one intense emotion." Thomas Brown, Ph.D., explains why (and how) ADHD sparks such intense anger, frustration, and....

10/28/2022

Nothing to disagree with in this article summarizing the sleep science behind adjusting to waking up earlier:

Waking up at dawn with the bakers and the baristas may not be for everyone — especially night owls. Whether you have to wake up early or you'd like to become more of a morning lark, here are a few habits that can help you set yourself up for success at that first alarm.

08/12/2022

It’s important to know the facts, and not everyone on social media is well versed in them…

Mental health advocates celebrated the launch of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, but some people voiced concerns that using the service could lead to police involvement or forced hospitalization.

05/31/2022

05/02/2022

I agree. These three really changed the game when it comes to therapy:

The giants on whose shoulders most current therapists stand yet don't know it.

04/20/2022

Read about what is behind the involuntary movements that went viral on TikTok

TikTok Tics?: Explanation and Treatment for a Mysterious Modern Illness

https://www.cbtdbtassociates.com/%EF%BF%BCtiktok-tics-explanation-and-treatment-for-a-mysterious-modern-illness/

08/05/2020

Wondering how to talk with your kids about race, especially given what is going on in this country and the world today? This free webinar with two brilliant colleagues of mine should prove to be an invaluable resource. Check it out this Friday!

Struggling to talk about with your children? Check out our upcoming webinar this Friday, August 7th at 1:30 PM with Dr. Alison Bellevue and Dr. Stacie Shivers to learn how to navigate these conversations!
Register here: https://www.cbtdbtassociates.com/webinar-sign-up/

07/28/2020

Check out my upcoming free webinar

Check out our upcoming webinar, Reversing Habits: How to Reduce , , , and Related Behaviors, this Thursday with Dr. William Benson!
Register here: https://www.cbtdbtassociates.com/webinar-sign-up/

07/15/2020

The door to therapy is always open:

No matter how long you were in therapy before, how well you know your skills, whether you and your therapist agreed to end, you are welcome back.

04/19/2020

Finding meaning and purpose in tragic times is incredibly difficult, but it may also be an important factor in coping with these circumstances.

Why cultivating “tragic optimism” will help us weather this crisis — and even grow from it.

03/26/2020

Follow me on Twitter for my attempts at concise mental health advice:

The latest Tweets from William Benson, PsyD (). Licensed Psychologist specializing in children and adolescents with ADHD, anxiety, behavior problems, depression, sleep problems, tics, Tourette's, Trich. New York, NY

03/09/2020

For kids, especially those who worry:

You may have heard the word "coronavirus" online or on TV. You probably have a lot of questions. Check out our comic to get some answers — and print out a zine version at home.