Morris Psychological Group

04/03/2026

Wishing all who celebrate a joyful and meaningful Passover and Easter 🌿✨

May this season of renewal bring peace, hope, and time spent with those who matter most. 💛

04/03/2026

Struggling with travel anxiety? These 7 tips can help you cope
➡️https://www.calm.com/blog/travel-anxiety #:~:text=1.,actually%20feels%20enjoyable%20to%20you.

From pre-trip nerves to in-the-moment panic, travel anxiety can show up in many ways. Learn 7 tips to help you feel steadier before—and during—your travels.

04/01/2026

When you make a small mistake that doesn’t harm anyone else—such as tripping over a curb or misremembering a name—people will like you more if you can laugh at yourself rather than act embarrassed, finds research published by the American Psychological Association.

Research finds that laughing at yourself after a minor, harmless mistake makes others see you as more warm, competent, and authentic than showing embarrassment.

03/27/2026

Mental health conditions and life circumstances vary widely and treatment must be tailored to each individual for the best results. ✅

Research summaries show that about 65-80% of people report therapy to be helpful. The exact number depends on how helpfulness is measured and which approach is used, but these figures are generally accepted in the field.

In her blog, Dr. Hirschmann shares the answers to some frequently asked questions so that you can make thoughtful decisions about psychotherapy for yourself or a loved one. To learn more, click the link below.
https://morrispsych.com/demystifying-psychotherapy-answers-to-common-questions-by-hayley-hirschmann-ph-d/

03/25/2026

A longitudinal neuroimaging study comparing individuals with bipolar disorder and healthy participants found that bipolar disorder patients with a higher number of depressive episodes tended to show increases in gray matter volume of the right exterior cerebellum. https://www.psypost.org/brain-volume-in-bipolar-disorder-increases-during-depression-and-shrinks-during-remission/

Disorder

Bipolar disorder doesn't just affect mood—it actively reshapes the brain. A new two-year study found that a patient's gray matter volume fluctuates dramatically depending on whether they are experiencing a depressive episode or are in remission.

03/23/2026

Research continues to show that being outside and experiencing nature can improve our mental health and increase our ability to focus.🌷🌸🍓🌿

03/20/2026

Pushing through burnout without addressing its root causes can have serious consequences. Prolonged stress and exhaustion not only diminish our performance and enthusiasm for our work but also take a toll on our mental, emotional, and physical health.

Burnout is a state of chronic stress that manifests in a variety of ways, affecting us physically, behaviorally, and emotionally.

03/18/2026

When you think about finding a purpose, you might think it's something grand in scale — like starting a non-profit. But purpose can be found in smaller everyday actions that help or support those around us.

Research shows that having a sense of purpose can lower stress levels and boost our mental health. Finding meaning may not have to be an ambitious project.

03/17/2026

🍀Most of us don’t automatically come up with a lucky explanation when faced with adversity. It requires conscious effort and practice. However, with time and repetition, you can spontaneously train your brain to expect and generate these positive interpretations.

Whenever you encounter challenges, make it a habit to finish the sentence with, “How lucky am I?" It will transform your perception and experience.

03/13/2026

If your teenage child is dealing with anxiety, depression or any other mental health concern right now, you're not alone. Still, you may wonder whether the symptoms are part of the biological and social changes all young people go through on their way to adulthood, or something more.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/Pages/Mental-Health-and-Teens-Watch-for-Danger-Signs.aspx

03/11/2026

If you identify as a serial over-explainer, there are two things you should know: first, that you’re not alone.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social-instincts/202602/3-ways-to-overcome-the-habit-of-over-explaining

How to stop using the interpretations of others as a measure of self-worth.