David Bendor, Psy.D., LLC

02/20/2025

Today I was interviewed by WTNH for a piece about managing flight anxiety

A midair collision in Arizona made some fliers from Bradley International Airport feel uneasy in the skies.

06/07/2024

listen to the podcast at: https://find-empathy.castos.com/episodes/abc-1

05/30/2024

A discussion about working with those with co-existing mental health and physical health conditions

In this episode, David Bendor, PsyD, discusses Hartford Hospital's Young Adult Medical Track Program. He describes the program's unique support for 18-26-year-olds facing physical and mental health challenges. Learn about the program's innovative approach and goals for the future.   RESOURCES H...

10/06/2023

Promoting our unique Intensive Outpatient Program for young adults with co-occurring physical health and mental health conditions.
Finally, fully back in person and we no longer require masks or social distancing!
Please contact me for more information or to make referrals to our program.
860-545-7008 or david.bendor@hhchealth.org

The impact of physcial health on mental health

07/07/2023

Addressing the mental health crisis requires an integrated approach to physical and mental health

05/23/2023

https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/23/health/social-media-kids-surgeon-general-advisory-wellness/index.html

There’s not enough evidence to determine whether social media is safe enough for children and adolescents when it comes to their mental health, according to a new advisory from the US surgeon general.

05/10/2023

https://www.sciencealert.com/huge-new-study-shows-why-exercise-should-be-the-first-choice-in-treating-depression

Exercise should be the primary treatment for depression and other common mental health conditions, according to University of South Australia (UniSA) researchers.

02/04/2023

I have promoting this in my practice for years

The 4-7-8 breathing method can calm your mind and body by relaxing your nervous system and decreasing heart rate and blood pressure, which gets your body in the optimal state for sleep.

07/20/2022

https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/agt-contestant-stutters-puts-emotional-performance-rcna38850

“There is a fire inside of you, and I want to see more of it,” judge Heidi Klum told Amanda Mammana.

05/23/2022

A tremendous movie for those who are living with ADHD or parenting someone with ADHD

https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/tv-movies/a39928792/nancy-armstrong-the-disrupters-adhd-documentary/

The neurodevelopmental disorder, which affects 10 percent of kids and a rising number of adults, has a flip side: It’s an asset.

04/26/2022

Depression, self-harm and su***de are rising among American adolescents. For M, a 13-year-old in Minnesota, the despair was almost too much to take.

12/24/2021

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/587041-officials-warn-crisis-over-childrens-mental-health-worsens-amid-pandemic

Officials and experts have sounded the alarm over the state of children’s mental health as the second pandemic year comes to a close, warning a crisis is emerging – but advocates, hospitals and schools say it may ha