Posts by Eleni Boosalis, PsyD
New Season, New Mindset: How to Set Achievable, Mental-Health-Focused Goals

As we ease into the Spring and notice a shift in weather, longer days, and blooming trees, we are faced with the possibility of releasing the old and creating something new. Spring is a time of shedding and rebirth that brings the perfect opportunity for an energetic reset. While the most common goals often involve one’s career, finances, health, or relationships, the most basic reset must first take place mentally in order for other goals to be achieved. This task can feel daunting as one contemplates, “Where do I begin?”

Here are 5 ways to begin to release what no longer serves you and plant the seeds for new behaviors and habits that are sustainable.

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Am I Depressed?

There have been many occasions when a client has come into my office asking, “Am I depressed?” It is definitely not always obvious if a person is depressed. Psychologists undergo years of training to learn how to tease out various everyday common symptoms into a diagnosable “disorder”. The DSM-5 classifies Major Depressive Disorder as “5 or more symptoms during a 2 week period that are a change from previous functioning that are not attributable to a medical condition”.

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How to Stay Informed and Balanced in A Chaotic Political Climate

I often hear my clients expressing inner conflict regarding wanting to stay informed regarding politics while also wanting to maintain a sense of peace. The current political climate can feel so threatening, that one may feel they have to take an “all-or-none” approach. Is it possible to both stay informed and not be overwhelmed? If so, how do we accomplish this seemingly futile task?

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