Dr. Beth Hollander, Licensed Psychologist

11/22/2025

Thinking of those who are struggling, either with their own pain or with loss. You're not alone.

11/20/2025

November 20th is Transgender Day of Remembrance, where we acknowledge and honor the trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming lives cut short by anti-trans violence. With the rise of anti-trans laws, attacks on health care, and hate crimes, the fight for their futures and their rights is urgent.

Trans and nonbinary people deserve more than equality – they deserve safety, dignity, joy, and more than anything, they deserve to grow old.

11/18/2025

Take a moment with Elmo and Mr. Jonathan

10/10/2025

Just a reminder that your mental health is just as important as any other part of your health.

You are loved, and you deserve to be here. Take care of yourself.

09/22/2025

In preparation for today's announcement by POTUS and the Secretary of HHS that Tylenol use by pregnant women causes autism, I strongly encourage you to do your own research on this topic (using reputable sources, like academic journals, and websites ending with .org and .edu, not those ending with .com).

There are some studies that show a weak correlation between Tylenol use and rates of autism, while other studies (like the one linked below from the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2024) show no correlation between the two. Trump spoke to reporters on Sunday and is quoted in the New York Times as saying "I *think* it's a very big factor" (emphasis added by me; "it" refers to acetaminophen). This is not a situation where opinion matters at all.

It should come as no surprise that the people listed above are leaning heavily on the limited information that supports their platform and discarding information that contradicts it. They are looking for an explanation for the increase in the prevalence of autism - what they are not understanding (among other things) is that it is the recognition of autism has increased, which has led to an increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders; but the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders has remained the same.

This nationwide cohort study with sibling control analysis examines the association of acetaminophen use during pregnancy with children’s risk of autism, ADHD, and intellectual disability.

09/08/2025

Today is 988 Day!

988 is the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline — a number that can save lives. Just like 911 is for emergencies, 988 is for mental health crises. When someone is struggling, this is the number that connects them to immediate help and hope.

Let’s spread love, light, and awareness together. Share this post and make sure your loved ones know about 988. Because sometimes, just knowing where to turn can make all the difference.

P.S. We Love You!

#988