by Rebecca Leslie | Dec 7, 2022 | Depression
In our technological society, it is important to consider the effects that social media has on our mental health. Just over the past 5 years, social media usage has increased by more than 50 percent (Hunt et al., 2018). Many people rely on social media for...
by Rebecca Leslie | Dec 5, 2021 | Eating
In this article we will talk about what a diet is, why diets don’t work, how to spot a diet, and what to do instead of dieting. Our hope is that you will not do the latest diet this New Years after learning about why diets don’t work long term. What is a...
by Rebecca Leslie | May 1, 2022 | Depression
There are several different types of depressive disorders. For example, major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. When we use the term depression throughout this article, we will be talking about major depressive...
by Rebecca Leslie | Nov 23, 2022 | mental health
Q&A with Dr. Amelia Miller, Ph.D. We are continuing our ‘Our Psychologists’ Series with Dr. Amelia Miller! Dr. Miller is a licensed psychologist with 10 years of experience in relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, disordered eating/body image, perfectionism,...
by Rebecca Leslie | Aug 8, 2022 | Eating
Fueling our bodies is important for our mental and physical health. Food gives us the energy to live each day to our fullest potential. Despite knowing its importance, it may feel challenging to make time to eat with a busy schedule. You may find that the day has...
by Rebecca Leslie | Nov 16, 2022 | Anxiety
What is social anxiety disorder (SAD)? Everyone experiences shyness and fear in social settings from time to time, but social anxiety is more than just shyness or being an introvert. It is also normal to feel nervous before important social situations or in an...
by Rebecca Leslie | Jun 19, 2022 | Sports psychology
The impact of sports related injuries There exists many physical, emotional, and social benefits to participation in competitive sports; however, the risk of injury is ever-present. Each year, athletes of all levels incur more than 8.6 million sports related...
by Rebecca Leslie | Oct 20, 2022 | mental health
Q&A with Dr. Andrea Elkon, PhD Next up in the ‘Our Psychologists’ Series is Dr. Elkon Dr. Elkon is one of our psychologists at Best Within You, who brings with her over 15 years of experience in Clinical, Health, and Sports psychology. Dr. Elkon’s broad...
by Rebecca Leslie | Oct 7, 2022 | Sleep
Why sleep is important and sleep tips to help Sleep is a fundamental part of both of your physical and mental health. Lack of sleep is linked to several negative health effects such as decreased cognition, lower athletic performance, increased risk of heart disease,...
by Rebecca Leslie | Oct 6, 2022 | Nutrition
Q&A with Morgan Cherry, RDN LD who provides nutrition counseling services at Best Within You Therapy & Wellness We are continuing our meet the team series with Morgan Cherry! Morgan is a licensed dietitian nutritionist with significant experience working with...
by Rebecca Leslie | Sep 26, 2022 | Nutrition
Creating a balanced diet and healthy relationship with food Though it is much easier said than done, it is so important to build a healthy relationship with food. Food provides us with fuel and nutrients, but it is also so much more than just a source of energy. Food...
by Rebecca Leslie | Sep 15, 2022 | mental health
Although you may be aware of the physical benefits that yoga offers, you may be less familiar with the benefits of yoga for mental health. Before outlining how yoga can improve your mental health, it should be of note yoga is an individual journey that is open to all...
by Rebecca Leslie | Sep 15, 2022 | mental health
Q&A with Dr. Laura Riss, PsyD We are continuing our ‘Our Psychologists’ Series with Dr. Laura Riss! Dr. Laura Riss is one of our psychologists at Best Within You with over 15 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Riss has worked in a wide range of...
by Rebecca Leslie | Aug 21, 2022 | mental health
We are excited to announce that we will be doing a Q&A series on our blog to better know each of our wonderful therapists. We are starting off the Our Psychologist Series with Dr. Vincent Fitch! Dr. Fitch is one of our licensed psychologists at Best Within You....
by Rebecca Leslie | Jul 31, 2022 | mental health
First therapy session: Getting to know each other It’s important to note that your first therapy session will look very different from ones after it. The first therapy appointment is all about getting to know each other, why you’re seeking therapy, and a plan to move...
by Rebecca Leslie | Jul 27, 2022 | Trauma
Trauma and Traumatic Experiences It is very common to experience trauma. There are also many different types of trauma that someone can experience. When we think of trauma most of us think of something incredibly violent like a war or rape. Trauma actually can come in...
by Rebecca Leslie | Jul 15, 2022 | Anxiety
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in America, affecting about 40 million American adults each year. Despite being prevalent in almost 20% of the adult population, only around 37% of...
by Rebecca Leslie | Jul 7, 2022 | Sleep
Insomnia, When You Can’t Fall or Stay Asleep Sleep is vital for both our minds and bodies. Without it, it is extremely difficult to optimally function throughout the day. A good night’s rest is important to help us feel good, complete responsibilities, and...
by Rebecca Leslie | Jun 27, 2022 | Eating
The first time several of us at our psychology practice stepped foot into a gym, we put one foot into the weight room, looked around, and walked right out. We know we’re not the only ones. We’ve all felt anxious at the gym at some point. Those feelings of shame and...
by Rebecca Leslie | Jun 19, 2022 | Eating
BMI. We’ve all heard of it before, whether it be at the doctor’s office, on social media, or on the news. For some, it is just another statistic, but for others, it can become an unhealthy obsession. Let’s break down what BMI is, why BMI is not accurate, and how to...
by Rebecca Leslie | Jun 2, 2022 | Anxiety
As the field of psychology is ever evolving, more and more therapeutic approaches are emerging. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one type of psychological treatment and therapy approach that originated in the 1960s and is still widely used today. Given how effective it...
by Rebecca Leslie | May 22, 2022 | Eating
Leading a healthy lifestyle can certainly improve your quality of life, however sometimes it can have the opposite effect if overdone. You may be wondering what the line is between healthy eating patterns and unhealthy eating patterns. We hope that this blog post can...
by Rebecca Leslie | Sep 27, 2021 | Anxiety
Your work doesn’t have to be perfect and neither do you. Don’t let being perfect stop you! I have been wanting to write more blog posts, but I am very aware that I am not the best speller and I do not have the best grammar when it comes to writing. I am a...
by Rebecca Leslie | Apr 18, 2022 | Eating
Seeing a friend or family member struggle with an eating disorder is an emotionally taxing and difficult situation to navigate. Oftentimes, people do not know how to help someone struggling with an eating disorder in terms of what to say, do, or even think. While it...
by Rebecca Leslie | Apr 4, 2022 | Eating
This blog post is focused on mindful eating. We will discuss what mindful eating is, as well as what benefits we receive from it and ways to practice it. What is mindful eating? Mindfulness is a Buddhist concept that refers to being present in the moment,...
by Rebecca Leslie | Mar 24, 2022 | Anxiety
Finals studying tips focused on your wellness While the beauty of spring unfolds, with flowers blooming and birds chirping, one dreadful week still looms over college students: finals. It’s a daunting time, especially when you throw in adjusting to in-person finals in...
by Rebecca Leslie | Jan 19, 2022 | mental health
Perfectionism- Guest Blog By Atlanta Therapist Rachel Doreanu, APC Perfectionism can cause you to feel stressed. anxious, and add pressure to yourself. Thank you Rachel for writing this guest blog post about perfectionism. Perfectionism, it’s often shared in...
by Rebecca Leslie | Sep 27, 2021 | Anxiety
When friends or loved ones are struggling and tell us their problems or share negative emotions, we may feel like we need to jump in and help. Sometimes we have a tendency to problem-solve or try to quickly make the person feel better. We may feel pressure to find the...
by Rebecca Leslie | Sep 27, 2021 | Eating
How To Move More During The Day Working from home can have many advantages. We don’t have to commute. We miss traffic. We can do laundry during our lunch. However, when we work from home we can spend all day sitting in front of the computer. Even if you are not...
by Rebecca Leslie | Sep 27, 2021 | Anxiety
How to Help And What To Say To Someone With Anxiety This blog post will talk about things you can say to a friend, loved one, or coworker who shares with you that they are feeling anxious. We will cover some ideas of what is helpful to say and also what is less...
