Six Tips to Handle Holiday Season Stress
The holiday season is full of good cheer, family time…and stress. If the thought of overspending on presents or gathering with your...
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Nov 12, 20222 min read
Celebrating Thanksgiving With an Eating Disorder: How to Cope
Thanksgiving is a holiday focused on both food and family, making it a particularly challenging time for individuals suffering from an...
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drkellipsyd
Sep 26, 20223 min read
How to Navigate a Mental Health Crisis
When handling a mental health crisis, the initial shock is usually followed by an influx of questions, which makes these episodes feel...
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drkellipsyd
Sep 12, 20222 min read
Is Your Child Suffering from Back-to-School Anxiety? Here’s How to Help
It’s been nearly a month since we said goodbye to summer (although not to the heat!) and hello to the classroom. As with any time of...
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drkellipsyd
Aug 5, 20222 min read
Making Therapy Work For You
One silver lining of the pandemic? Therapy is now more widely-available than ever before. In fact, many therapists rethought their...
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drkellipsyd
Jul 26, 20222 min read
Understanding Eating Disorders in Minority Groups
Each July, we celebrate National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time focused on highlighting the unique mental health...
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drkellipsyd
Jul 14, 20223 min read
How Your Professional Wellness Impacts Your Mental Health
Did you know June is Professional Wellness Month? I didn’t either — which is why this blog post is coming to you a month late! Despite...
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drkellipsyd
Jun 21, 20222 min read
Why Habits Matter
Last month, I discussed the six principles of habit formation. Now, let’s talk about why habits matter. Put simply, your habits are who...
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drkellipsyd
May 20, 20223 min read
The Power of Self-Compassion
Let's discuss something you can easily do to improve your own mental health: learn to practice self-compassion.
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drkellipsyd
May 13, 20223 min read
Building a Strong Foundation with Healthy Habits
A habit is simply a learned tendency to repeat past behavior. They are consistent and automatic, usually triggered by some sort of...
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drkellipsyd
Mar 18, 20222 min read
The Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Spring
Sunday, March 20th marks the first day of spring. It’s a time of moderate temperatures and longer days, encouraging you to get outside...
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drkellipsyd
Mar 7, 20222 min read
Understanding Anxiety: Tips For You and Your Kids
It’s no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic — including the threat of illness and death, lockdowns and isolation, social distancing and...
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drkellipsyd
Feb 22, 20223 min read
What You Need to Know About Eating Disorders
Did you know? 28.8 million Americans experience an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Research shows that eating disorders...
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drkellipsyd
Feb 15, 20223 min read
10 Tips to Help Your Kids As They Struggle with Eating Disorders and Body Image
Many individuals struggle with their body image from a young age. Research in the United States reveals that around 50 percent of...
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drkellipsyd
Jan 31, 20223 min read
Stop "Shoulding" on Yourself!
I should be further along in my career. I should exercise and meditate every day. I should spend more time looking for a life partner. Do...
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drkellipsyd
Jan 10, 20223 min read
Parenting While Depressed
It’s no secret that many of us experienced a challenging holiday season. It may have been marked by cancelled travel plans,...
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drkellipsyd
Dec 22, 20213 min read
How New Year’s Resolutions Impact Your Mental Health
As 2021 comes to a close, many of us are looking ahead to the new year — a time marked by a clean slate and endless possibilities. This...
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drkellipsyd
Dec 8, 20212 min read
In-the-Moment Coping Tips for the Holiday Season
In many ways, the holidays are truly “the most wonderful time of year.” But they can also be filled with stress, frustration, and...
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drkellipsyd
Dec 1, 20213 min read
The Importance of Work-Life Balance and Mental Health Days
For many of us, the pandemic forever changed the way we work. With our offices now at home, it is impossible not to bring our work home...
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drkellipsyd
Nov 11, 20213 min read
The Power of Gratitude
The power of gratitude is truly life-changing. In fact, science even says so! Studies show that a focus on gratefulness ultimately leads...
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