Just like avoiding a foreclosure requires early action, mental wealth requires proactive care. Too often, we delay seeking treatment until an acute crisis occurs—but guidance is available the moment you notice the very first sign.

“Willpower” as a concept is not scientific. Some people call it “grit”. Others might frame it as “discipline”. Some might see it as “virtue”. Regardless of how you define it, “willpower” is not a uniform or static personality trait. You are wired for varying degrees of monitoring, both internal and external, and understanding that circuitry is often the key to making changes in your life and shifting behaviors that you keep repeating, regardless of how much “willpower” you dedicate to...

I have a close friend who often refers to bedtime as “dread time”. In the nearly 30 years we have known one another, her relationship with sleep has been complex, inconsistent, and disappointing, and it has weighed on her mental and physical health. Sleep disruptions and insomnia are some of the most common conditions that I work with in my practice. Regardless of a client’s age, sleep problems can be chronic and debilitating. Outside of obtaining medical treatment for underlying issues,...