Stay informed with the latest blog entries and episodes from the House on Fire podcast. Whether you're looking for expert advice on mental health or tips on using DBT skills in everyday life, our media section provides valuable content to guide you.
Stay informed with the latest blog entries and episodes from the House on Fire podcast. Whether you're looking for expert advice on mental health or tips on using DBT skills in everyday life, our media section provides valuable content to guide you.
Explore our articles covering a wide range of topics, including anxiety, DBT, trauma, sleep health, and more.
By Brooke Schwartz, LMSW We at Behavioral Psych Studio are committed to dismantling white supremacy, the belief system — often unspoken and unacknowledged — that white people are rightfully the dominant group in society. In contributing to this effort, our silence is not an option. In our new series, Behavioral Psych Studio for Black Lives […]
By Brooke Schwartz, LMSW Are the routines you put in place over the last couple of months becoming more and more difficult to follow? Do you have a front row seat to your motivation’s disappearing act? If so, it’s possible you’ve fallen into a stay-at-home slump. If you’re ready to help yourself find a way […]
By Brooke Schwartz, LMSW In a previous blog, we discussed tips for managing your own coronavirus-related anxiety. Many people also have the task of helping their kids deal with a variety of difficult emotions right now. If you find yourself in this position, consider the following tips: Maintain routines and have a schedule. Knowing what’s […]
By Brooke Schwartz, LMSW You may be finding it difficult to avoid conversations about the coronavirus disease. It’s in the news, on social media, and a common topic of personal and professional conversations. While everyone responds differently to major global events and crises, it’s normal to experience an onset of anxiety or a spike in […]
By Brooke Schwartz, LMSW Think about the last time you were angry — like, really angry. You might be thinking of the time you waited at a coffee shop for someone who never showed, when you arrived at the airport only to learn that your flight was cancelled, or when someone cut you off on […]
By Brooke Schwartz, LMSW As January blends into February, you may feel farther and farther away from the motivation that led you to set your New Year’s Resolution. This happens to the best of us — we consider the new year the perfect opportunity to work toward a goal in the hopes that our lives […]
By Brooke Schwartz, LMSW If the mere mention of the holiday season brings about feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, and dread, you’re not alone. Sure, the holidays are marketed as a cherished time to give, receive, reflect, and be with loved ones. But for many, this couldn’t be farther from reality. Instead, you may find that […]
By Brooke Schwartz, LMSW Here’s the situation: Allie’s on vacation in Prague for the holidays after saving up and planning for the trip. She’s excited for all the fun she’s going to have and proud of her months of saving. But on the first day of her trip, she learns that her grandmother, who’s been […]
By Brooke Schwartz, LMSW Last year, Lady Gaga co-authored an op-ed for The Guardian highlighting the devastating and deadly effects of stigma against mental illness. She begins the article with a shocking statistic: by the time you finish reading her article, at least six people will have killed themselves around the world. “Suicide,” as Lady […]