West Morris Psychological Associates

07/17/2025

A recent study found that trust in others, institutions, and society is strongly linked to feeling happier and more satisfied with life, demonstrating the importance of supportive relationships. This highlights trust as a foundation for healthy relationships and communities. Building and maintaining supportive, trusting relationships is a skill that can be learned and developed through therapy.

Higher levels of trust in others and institutions are linked to greater happiness and life satisfaction across all ages, according to a global study of over 2.5 million people published by the American Psychological Association.

07/07/2025

A new study found that kids often turn to devices not just for recreation, but to cope with stress, anxiety, and low self esteem. This highlights the importance of teaching children and teens healthy coping mechanisms to manage their emotions. Therapy proves to be a useful instrument in fostering these adaptive coping skills.

Children turn to screens to cope, which can lead to more problems, study says.

08/30/2024

Is your job stressing you out? Workplace stress can impact both mental and physical health. Read more about this and learn about creating a healthy work environment in Helen King’s article.

New research reveals a surprising link between workplace stress and atrial fibrillation. Learn how to protect yourself and your team.

08/05/2024

Simone Biles credits therapy for her Olympic success, highlighting the importance of mental health support. We love the way this article shines a light on the life changing impact therapy can have to help us become the very best version of ourselves.

Simone Biles is now the most decorated U.S. Olympic gymnast in history, and she says it wouldn't have been possible without therapy.

07/19/2024

Navigating first relationships can be challenging for both teenagers and parents. Here are some helpful tips from Parents Magazine for talking to teens about dating.

If your teen is starting to date, you may have questions about how to talk to them about it. We've got you covered with expert tips and guidelines.

11/24/2021

Drs Hansen and Watson-Perez are quoted in this article about being thankful for the valuable lessons we learn from our children.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/24/health/gratitude-lessons-from-kids-parenting-wellness/index.html

Before writer Jaclyn Greenberg became a parent, she knew she would be supporting her children and teaching them how to care for themselves and how to navigate the world. What she didn't expect was how much she would learn from them.

07/01/2020

Many therapists have switched to providing teletherapy during the pandemic. Here are some things to keep in mind when starting in teletherapy.

https://www.livestrong.com/article/13727266-how-to-start-teletherapy/?fbclid=IwAR2Tztmpn_VSpD-U5fN_seTRDL2Ibhmlqk1QT6sTSlPtUF363Gn95wjf2j0

Find out how to get started seeing a therapist virtually, along with tips for having successful phone or video sessions, with this guide to teletherapy.

06/02/2020

At times like this we may be struggling to find the right words to help our children understand racism and injustice. This article can help parents to begin (or continue) this important conversation.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-race-and-racism/2415623/%3famp

There’s no question: Talking about race can be sensitive.

05/08/2020

“Children may be processing the disruptions in their lives right now in ways the adults around them do not expect: acting out, regressing, retreating or even seeming surprisingly content. Parents need to know that all of this is normal, experts say, and there are some things we can do to help.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/07/well/family/coronavirus-children-stress-parents.html

Parents can help children use the stress of coronavirus shutdowns as an opportunity for growth, experts say.

04/08/2020

Please be advised that due to the effects of Covid-19 and the recommendations of the CDC, we have temporarily switched exclusively to providing telehealth services as of 3/16/2020. We are currently accepting new patients through this platform.

06/01/2019

Something fun for Friday night:

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tweets-seeing-a-therapist_l_5cdb27e9e4b0790953dec08c?ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000035&ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000023&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=gn_fb&utm_campaign=hp_fb_pages

These interactions will probably resonate (and make you LOL).

05/15/2019

Understanding and treating Depression:
https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/depression?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mental-health-awareness&utm_content=psychologists-help-depression

Depression is extreme sadness or despair that lasts more than days and affects people in different ways. Fortunately, depression is highly treatable.