Here is a summation of a few: 1. Social media can make anxiety worse. Sally Chan from U of Illinois investigated anxiety post zika and found that people’s perception of risk increased by reading a …
More helpful suggestions from Dr. Linda Edelstein and the American Psychological Association: When we imagine (with no evidence) that a virus is roaming our streets and we have a strong reaction, that is anxiety. When …
Dr. Linda Edelstein has been a therapist and author for almost 40 years, and my mother for even longer. During this time she has thoughtful, intelligent advice to share. I will be posting her writing …
Yom Kippur is upon us, it is the day of atonement in the Jewish religion. Therefore it seems appropriate to think seriously about its meaning. Whether you are Jewish or not, the steps are relevant because, …
Yesterday I had a conversation with my mother about the new year ahead, what we would like to happen and how to achieve it. Soon after my mother, who happens to be a psychologist and …
Thanksgiving is coming and one thing I am always thankful for this time of year is my mother’s fantastic cranberry bread! It tastes sooooo good, and cranberries have numerous health benefits! In the spirit of the …
In honor of the Jewish New Year, here is another thoughtful post from one of my favorite writers (and mother) Dr. Linda Edelstein. In preparation for leading a Yom Kippur discussion at the synagogue, I …
The Doctor is back! ~ Another thoughtful post from Dr. Linda Edelstein (otherwise known as mom) Many people have written about midlife, me included. My book ‘The Art of Midlife: Courage and Creative Living for …
Today I have a special guest blogger, my mom! Dr. Linda Edelstein, a clinical psychologist for over 30 years, and author of several books. With the intense political climate and widespread financial mess, I think …