Joyce Weckl Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

08/27/2019

Some people are wired to be pessimistic, but it’s possible to learn how to be more optimistic and reap the health benefits, experts say.

01/18/2019

“We were so stunned — and so unaware.” The biggest study of its kind reveals how often parents miss the signs.

01/16/2019

While it may seem obvious that a good hike through a forest or up a mountain can cleanse your mind, body, and soul, science is now discovering that hiking can actually change your brain… for the better! Hiking in Nature Can Stop Negative, Obsessive Thoughts Aside from the almost instant feeling of...

01/15/2019

And it decreases anxiety and depression........

Sure, it's fun and relaxing—but it can also be a key part of a fitness routine

12/03/2018

Traits such as being proactive and optimistic can be learned and strengthened over time.

11/28/2018

Seeing the world can improve your mood and perspective.

11/01/2018

Not trying to advertise for REI (although it is an awesome store) but this is a great article on the awe of nature and how it makes us feel better.

Interested in boosting your own sense of awe outside? Here are seven ways to spark this powerful and healing emotion—and why it's important.

10/14/2018

The importance of hope.

Surprisingly, It’s not grit, gratitude, or feeling in control

09/04/2018

No matter how hard we try to avoid it, arguing is sometimes inevitable in life. However, psychologists explain how to stay calm in an argument...

09/04/2018

Find happiness with these methods.