Voices in the Family

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Voices in the Family

Thoughtful discussions dealing with the many aspects of personality, psychology, and inter-personal relationships.

30/10/2023

Are Suppressed Emotions to Blame for Pain?

Women are far more likely than men to suffer from conditions like chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and migraines.

4 min
28/08/2023

Understanding The Mental Health Needs of Fire Survivors

After the devastating and deadly fire that raged across Maui, Hawaii, mental health professionals warn that survivors could face many challenges related to both the trauma and smoke inhalation. In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss the specifics.

4 min
24/02/2023

Looking at Rising Anxiety in a Different Way

Anxiety disorders are on the rise in this country, especially since the pandemic. What are the reasons for this steep increase? In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss anxiety, and Dan suggests a different way to look at the issue.

5 min
27/01/2023

The Value of Neighborhood Connections

Your neighborhood affects your quality of life in many ways – whether you feel safe, comfortable, or have access to healthy food or green spaces. But – it goes beyond that. Rutgers researchers have found that the connections we have with our neighbors really matter.In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss the findings:

4 min
09/01/2023

Coping With Toxic Shame

A lot of people carry shame – about who they are, things they’ve done – or failed to do. And when that shame becomes overwhelming, therapists refer to it as “toxic shame.” What are the roots of that kind of deep shame – and how can people get over it? In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb explore this issue.

5 min
06/01/2023

Helping People Overcome Anxiety

Levels of anxiety are way up among adults and children – and many people cope by avoiding activities and things they are afraid of. An approach called “exposure therapy” has long shown promise in helping people with anxiety – and it’s coming into play more these days. In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss how it works.

5 min
12/08/2022

Is doing for others good for you?

Acting in selfless ways – helping others – can make people feel like they have more control over their lives and can reduce feelings of despair. That’s according to new research. In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss the implications.

4 min
04/05/2022

Rebuilding Trust in Medicine

A new initiative headed by the American Board of Internal Medicine aims to re-build trust in healthcare organizations across different dimensions

4 min

Thoughtful discussions dealing with the many aspects of personality, psychology, and inter-personal relationships.

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2006 - 2023
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Voices in the Family

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