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10/31/2025

The Goodwin Counseling team wishes everyone a happy Halloween!

10/27/2025

Researchers found clear evidence showing when one spouse was diagnosed with a condition like anxiety or depression, the odds that their partner would experience a similar psychiatric disorder massively increased.

Research has long shown a familial connection for many psychiatric disorders, but there is emerging evidence that many psychiatric disorders are more commonly shared among couples and families than others.

10/23/2025

A recent study sought to examine how two types of curiosity may change over an adult lifespan.

Staying curious about the world around you can lead to new opportunities, adventures and knowledge that otherwise may have passed you by. More than that, staying curious may actually help keep your brain healthier.

10/15/2025

It's long been known that a good night's rest will lead to better physical outcomes and more activity, but this study adds a new element to that conversation––how important is the actual time you go to sleep?

Sleep affects your energy levels the next day. This isn't breaking news. However, new research suggests how well you sleep could have a major bearing on how active you are the following day.

10/09/2025

A series of studies examined the connection between having hope and finding meaning in life.

Everybody has hoped for something in their lives. It might be hoping for something in the short term––like your favorite football team winning their game––or it might be a long term hope like getting a better career or b...

09/30/2025

The accuracy difference between the AI-assisted ophthalmologists and those making diagnoses on their own was nearly 20%!.

The rapid expansion of AI has brought forth some troubling revelations, but there have also been some exciting breakthroughs using AI in medicine that offer promising results.

09/03/2025

Have you found your joy today?

Life is full of stressors. At work, at home, driving in your car––we're constantly facing stressful situations of varying degree.

08/25/2025

Finding ways to mitigate stress and regulate mental and emotional well-being can be crucial for pregnant women, and can have positive outcomes for their child.

It's no secret that mental, emotional and physical factors can all have affects on pregnant women and their developing babies. Finding ways to mitigate stress and regulate mental and emotional well-being can be crucial f...

08/20/2025

Do mental disorders like anxiety and depression have a genetic component like other diseases?

Have you ever wondered if mental disorders like anxiety and depression have a genetic component like other diseases?

08/14/2025

Incorporating some of these psychological practices into your healthy weight loss routine can make a big difference.

Unless you live under a rock, you've probably heard about the latest miracle weight loss injections that everyone from celebrities to your neighbor are trying out.

08/06/2025

If you've got teenagers, you might struggle to get them out of bed and motivated on weekend mornings. If you're a teenager who just wants to sleep in, good news!

07/31/2025

Researchers have frequently observed these biases in individuals with existing symptoms of anxiety and depression, but this study hoped to answer a critical question: Do these biases appear before the onset of anxiety or depression?

Anxiety and depression are some of the most common mental illnesses people deal with worldwide, with a variety of causes and treatments.