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Perfectionism
Christmas in Economic Crisis

Simon Sherry Ph.D. on December 21, 2023

With prices soaring this year, buying Christmas gifts is more stressful than ever. How do you balance your well-being and your budget? You focus on what matters most...

With prices soaring this year, buying Christmas gifts is more stressful than ever. How do you balance your well-being and your budget? You focus on what matters most...

Suicide
Why Are Doctors at Greater Risk of Suicide?

Simon Sherry Ph.D. on November 27, 2023

Physicians, especially female physicians, are at a greater risk of suicide. What causes this increased risk? And how can we change the system to better support them?

Physicians, especially female physicians, are at a greater risk of suicide. What causes this increased risk? And how can we change the system to better support them?

Alcoholism
The Link Between Alcohol and Suicide

Simon Sherry Ph.D. on October 2, 2023

Recent research shows that alcohol use has a significant impact on the risk of death by suicide, and some people are more at risk than others.

Recent research shows that alcohol use has a significant impact on the risk of death by suicide, and some people are more at risk than others.

Alcoholism
How Romantic Relationships Influence Alcohol Use

Simon Sherry Ph.D. on August 28, 2023

An argument with your spouse may have you reaching for the bottle, but research shows the link between relationships and alcohol is much more complex.

An argument with your spouse may have you reaching for the bottle, but research shows the link between relationships and alcohol is much more complex.

Perfectionism
Can Perfectionism Lead to Depression?

Simon Sherry Ph.D. on July 12, 2023

Depression can be hiding behind a mask of perfectionism. When you set unrealistic expectations of perfection, it's hard to feel good enough.

Depression can be hiding behind a mask of perfectionism. When you set unrealistic expectations of perfection, it's hard to feel good enough.

Self-Esteem
The Science of a Hockey Fan

Simon Sherry Ph.D. on May 1, 2023

What makes a real hockey fan? Science reveals the effects that sports have on fans' emotions, self-esteem, and behavior.

What makes a real hockey fan? Science reveals the effects that sports have on fans' emotions, self-esteem, and behavior.

Suicide
Why Are Lawyers at Greater Risk of Suicide?

Simon Sherry Ph.D. on April 12, 2023

It's no secret that law is a demanding profession, but do these expectations negatively impact lawyers' mental health and increase their risk of suicide?

It's no secret that law is a demanding profession, but do these expectations negatively impact lawyers' mental health and increase their risk of suicide?

Depression
How COVID-19 Homeschooling Affected Parents' Mental Health

Simon Sherry Ph.D. on April 7, 2023

Did you struggle when COVID-19 lockdowns forced school closures and homeschooling? You're not alone. Research finds that parents' mental health suffered during the pandemic.

Did you struggle when COVID-19 lockdowns forced school closures and homeschooling? You're not alone. Research finds that parents' mental health suffered during the pandemic.

Sex
How Often Do Couples Really Have Sex?

Simon Sherry Ph.D. on March 6, 2023

Have you ever wondered how often people have sex? Or worried about what a "normal" amount of sex is? Science has the answers.

Have you ever wondered how often people have sex? Or worried about what a "normal" amount of sex is? Science has the answers.

Suicide
Why Are Psychologists at Greater Risk of Suicide?

Simon Sherry Ph.D. on February 16, 2023

It's rarely talked about, but psychologists can also suffer from poor mental health and are at greater risk of dying by suicide. Here's what can be done to help them.

It's rarely talked about, but psychologists can also suffer from poor mental health and are at greater risk of dying by suicide. Here's what can be done to help them.

Alcoholism
Depression, Anxiety, and Binge Drinking

Simon Sherry Ph.D. on February 10, 2023

Do you find yourself reaching for a drink when you are feeling down? Self-medicating with alcohol will do you more harm than good.

Do you find yourself reaching for a drink when you are feeling down? Self-medicating with alcohol will do you more harm than good.