Resilience in Aging, By Hayley Hirschmann, Ph.D.

Resilience is an important part of successful aging that can help combat negative experiences like depression and chronic illness. It has even been linked to longevity in some research. Resilience refers to one’s ability to adapt well and bounce back from physical, emotional, or social challenges. The American Psychological Association (APA) also says that “As…

COVID-19 and Erectile Dysfunction, By Steven Rego, LCSW

Of the many lingering COVID-19 symptoms making headlines, there has been significant research suggesting a link between COVID-19 and Erectile Dysfunction (ED). In addition, news reports citing COVID’s effects on our cardiovascular system have given substantial evidence that this novel virus may, as a result, be one of the new causes of ED. When COVID-19…

Languishing, Joy, and The Unknown, By Richard B. Dauber, Ph.D.

In his excellent New York Times opinion piece on July 11, 2021, organizational psychologist Adam Grant discussed the influence of social interactions on our emotions. In his essay, “The Joy We’ve Been Missing,” Grant proposes that “peak happiness lies mostly in collective activity.” He utilizes the concept of “collective effervescence” coined by the French sociologist…