Brandon P. Romano, Psy.D. & Associates, LLC

10/14/2025

Hooray for National Dessert Day!

No food should be considered "bad." Mindfulness can aid with healthfulness through savoring the experience and preventing overindulgence. To practice mindful eating of dessert...
🍰Enjoy the appearance and aroma
🍪Chew slowly, noting flavors & textures
🍦Pay attention to your fullness scale

10/09/2025

We automatically think of women as victims in a domestic abuse situation, but men experience it as well and are less likely to seek help.

Domestic violence does not discriminate, meaning that men can be victims too. Learn about they challenges they face in getting support.

10/06/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the impacts of breast cancer extend beyond physical health.

Anyone diagnosed with breast cancer can benefit from mental health support. Finding the care that works best for you is the first step toward improving your mental health.

10/02/2025

What a nice surprise today...

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10/01/2025

Domestic abuse causes a host of chronic health problems in addition to the immediate trauma. Depression, substance misuse/abuse, and STIs are often byproducts of domestic abuse.
https://youtu.be/ArVm_I2YpLg?si=WuTqUYamsyBjTeK1

09/28/2025

Try to FORGIVE. "Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die."

Being unable to forgive has a dramatically negative effect on mental health...it increases depressive symptoms and su***de risk. There are also physical impacts of unforgiveness...rumination causes a continuous release of cortisol.

09/24/2025

Protective factors against su***de include...

Personal factors: effective coping & problem-solving skills, reasons to stay alive, and sense of cultural identity.

Healthy relationship experiences: support from spouse/friends/family and feeling connected to others.

Supportive community experiences: feeling connected to school/community/other social institutions and availability of physical & mental healthcare.

Societal factors: reduced access to lethal means of su***de among people at risk and cultural/religious/moral objections to su***de.

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/su***de/risk-factors/index.html

09/19/2025

Visit National Institute of Mental Health to review FAQs on su***de and download useful information.

Information about su***de risk factors, warning signs, treatments, therapies, how to find help for yourself or others, and research about su***de prevention.

09/16/2025

Su***de contagion is a real phenomenon called the Werther effect. Fortunately, the Papageno effect can help counteract it. Learn how to responsibly shine a light on su***de in this 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline article.

https://988lifeline.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Lifeline-Papageno-Effect.pdf

09/14/2025

Happy Grandparents' Day!

Simple, everyday actions any grandparents can adopt.

09/11/2025

Patriot Day annually honors the victims of 9/11 and the bravery of first responders. Unity and resilience were demonstrated by Americans that day and in the attacks' aftermath. Unity and resilience serve as safety nets for our collective mental well-being. And Unity and resilience are what we all need right now.

Photo credit: Thomas E. Franklin of The Record, Bergen County, NJ

09/08/2025

If you're in crisis, you have alternatives. Take steps to help yourself! Contact the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at any time to connect with a counselor and get support.

https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/