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.

  1. JAN 14

    Making Changes That Stick

    Are your New Years’ resolutions starting to fade away? Back to hitting the snooze button on your alarm instead of the gym?

    4 min
  2. Are Suppressed Emotions to Blame for Pain?

    10/30/2023

    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

  3. 08/28/2023

    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

  4. 03/24/2023

    The Role of Exercise in Mental Health

    A comprehensive new study akes a strong case that exercise is very effective in combatting depression and anxiety. In their weekly conversation, WHYY’s Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb discuss the results.

    5 min

  5. 02/24/2023

    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

  6. 01/27/2023

    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

  7. 01/09/2023

    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?

    5 min

  8. 01/06/2023

    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
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