Aliza Septimus, PsyD2 min3 Steps to Self-Compassion"God, you can be so stupid sometimes!" "Why would she be attracted to YOU?" "You're just going to screw this up." These are things you...
Aliza Septimus, PsyD2 minRecognizing The Signs of Postpartum Depression and Getting HelpThe birth of a child is a wondrous and glorious thing. Until you bring that baby home and are responsible for keeping it alive on zero...
Aliza Septimus, PsyD2 minLean on Me: Why People With a Mental Health Crisis Need a Support NetworkHuman beings have a need for social connection. It stems from our ancestors needing to stick together to stay alive. Back in the day,...
Aliza Septimus, PsyD2 minTeaching Kids Mindfulness: The Benefits and Easiest Ways To Do It!"Pay Attention!" It's a phrase that is uttered dozens of times a week (if not more) in households where children between the ages of two...
Aliza Septimus, PsyD2 min4 Stay-Fit Tips for People Who Hate ExerciseHate exercising? You’re definitely not alone. It seems that each year, millions of people around the country start off with good...
Aliza Septimus, PsyD2 minWhy Did I Feel Fine Yesterday? The Causes of DepressionWith 322 million people suffering with depression worldwide, it's not surprising to learn that in America, depression is among the most...
Aliza Septimus, PsyD2 minMental Health HabitsWe live in a society that seems obsessed with physical health and weight loss. A majority of people have tried one or more diets to lose...
Aliza Septimus, PsyD2 minAre You An Emotional Eater? HEALTHY FOOD & EMOTIONAL REGULATIONAre you an emotional eater? When you're feeling stressed, do you find yourself ordering in Pizza? When you are feeling depressed, do you...
Aliza Septimus, PsyD2 minDo You Suffer From Anxiety? Yoga Can Help!Life is full of moments that cause us to feel stressed or nervous. Getting up and speaking in front of a large group of people, starting...
Aliza Septimus, PsyD2 minThe Best Medicine is a Treadmill: How Daily Exercise Can Treat DepressionAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 9% of American adults live with depression. It's also worth mentioning...
Aliza Septimus, PsyD2 minIs Social Media Bad for Your Mental Health?Have you been feeling a bit low lately, but you can't quite put your finger on why? It may have something to do with your social media...
Aliza Septimus, PsyD2 minHow to Help Manage a Loved One's AnxietyWhen a friend or loved one suffers from anxiety, it can be intimidating or frustrating trying to help them cope. Panic and anxiety...
Aliza Septimus, PsyD3 minWhy People Misunderstand AnxietyDid you ever play the game called "telephone" growing up? One kid whispered a secret message into the ear of the kid next to him. That...
Aliza Septimus, PsyD2 min4 Subtle Exercises to Calm Anxiety in PublicAccording to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 40 million adults over the age of 18 suffer from an anxiety disorder. If...
Aliza Septimus, PsyD2 minGetting Your Inner Spark Back: 5 Tips to Loving Yourself AgainWe are born knowing that we are infinitely lovable. Babies and toddlers demand love and attention. They ask to be held, they ask for toys...
Aliza Septimus, PsyD2 min5 Ways to Get a Better Night's Sleep even when you are anxiousAffecting nearly 40 million adults in the United States, anxiety is one of the country’s most common mental health disorders. Sleep...
Aliza Septimus, PsyD0 minTips for Coping with Social IsolationHumans are social creatures and we don't do well in isolation. That's exactly why state penitentiaries punish prisioners by putting ...
Aliza Septimus, PsyD2 minThe Upside of StressIf your'e trying to breathe and stay calm in more stressful situations and generally remain cooler under pressure, then you’ll often be...
Aliza Septimus, PsyD2 minTap into flow for flawless performanceA flow state is a near-mythical psychological state that makes us calm, alert and highly able to react and respond to what’s going on...