Dr. Holland

People grieving the death of a close friend experience significant loss

People grieving the death of a close friend experience significant loss

From birth to death we are wired for connection. It is not something that we just want, it is something that we deeply need to ensure our survival. Connections with caring and supportive others helps us develop into the people we are meant to be. These connections keep us thriving and growing as we move through life, and as we experience challenges and successes together

Professional Stress, Burnout & Exhaustion

Professional Stress, Burnout & Exhaustion

Every job situation will come with varying degrees of stress and frustration that ebb and flow. Burnout, however, is more than that. It is an all-encompassing feeling that you are being pulled in every direction at once and that no matter what you do, you are unable to make progress or move forward.

Negative self-talk about aging takes a toll on mental health

Negative self-talk about aging takes a toll on mental health

Self-directed ageism can present as self-doubt — ‘I’m too old to learn this new technology’ or ‘I’m too old to make new friends’ — and negative perceptions of one’s own aging, such as ‘I’m so much worse at this than I used to be’. Maintaining a strong social support systems helps to keep self-talk positive.

Study reveals practicing and listening to music promotes healthy aging

Study reveals practicing and listening to music promotes healthy aging

Researchers have discovered that practicing and listening to music can alter cognitive decline in healthy seniors by stimulating the production of grey matter. To achieve these results, the researchers followed over 100 retired people who had never practiced music before.

Being ghosted by a friend or romantic partner is equally troublesome

Being ghosted by a friend or romantic partner is equally troublesome

In our digital world ghosting friends is as common as ghosting romantic partners. People in this study who were ghosted by a friend reported feeling just as bad about the relationship as those who were ghosted by a romantic partner.