Parkside Psychological Services

Parkside Psychological Services Parkside Psychological Services is dedicated to serving people of all ages and needs.

The team of talented providers is committed to understanding the root of client’s concerns and working with them to bring about effective change.

We admit it... we can still barely understand what 6-7 means. But we do understand why slang is important, especially fo...
04/30/2026

We admit it... we can still barely understand what 6-7 means. But we do understand why slang is important, especially for teens, in defining their identities. Learn more here about how the words you use mean more than you may think.

Slang use sheds light on identity and belonging in a fast-paced digital world.

Are you an optimist or a pessimist? If you are looking for more reasons to look on the bright side, here's a little advi...
04/28/2026

Are you an optimist or a pessimist? If you are looking for more reasons to look on the bright side, here's a little advice (and a fun quiz if you aren't sure where you stand on the spectrum).

A glass-half-full outlook can keep you engaged and hopeful in hard times. Take this quiz to find out your level of optimism, then learn how to train yourself to become more optimistic.

Can toxic people actually influence your lifespan. New research points to an influence on your cellular age.
04/23/2026

Can toxic people actually influence your lifespan. New research points to an influence on your cellular age.

Toxic relationships may be aging you faster than you think. New research reveals difficult people in your life could accelerate biological aging by 1.5%.

We are always trying to cut down the amount of time we spend looking at our phones, but it often seems like an endless b...
04/20/2026

We are always trying to cut down the amount of time we spend looking at our phones, but it often seems like an endless battle. Here are some tips on how to stop the endless scroll.

So you want to spend less time on your phone. How do you do that when it's designed to suck you in? Life Kit spoke to experts in behavioral science, psychology and technology for real-world advice.

If there was one thing that could slow aging and help you live longer, would you do it? Let's say it also could help oth...
04/17/2026

If there was one thing that could slow aging and help you live longer, would you do it?

Let's say it also could help others in the process?

New research on the link between volunteering and slowing aging could be a key to extending life span.

A new study says that volunteering can actually slow down aging at the cellular level—here's what to know.

Though most students are excited for the end of the school year, it's not unusual to also have some feelings of anxiety-...
04/14/2026

Though most students are excited for the end of the school year, it's not unusual to also have some feelings of anxiety--especially if you are graduating, moving to a new school, or just feeling some uncertainty about whatever comes next. Anticipatory anxiety is very real, even for life changes you are excited about!

Psychologists help people create and reinforce healthy patterns of thinking for coping with fears involving uncertainty.

When you think of spring cleaning, your thoughts may turn to organizing those overstuffed closets or sweeping out the ga...
04/08/2026

When you think of spring cleaning, your thoughts may turn to organizing those overstuffed closets or sweeping out the garage. But here are some tasks that to assist your mental health.

Spring cleaning isn't just a physical act of dusting and decluttering your home. It can also apply to refreshing our mindset.

With the days getting longer and the temps getting warmer, we are all starting to feel the anticipation of nicer weather...
04/05/2026

With the days getting longer and the temps getting warmer, we are all starting to feel the anticipation of nicer weather. But is there more to spring fever than just excitement about a new season? Research says there may be!

Is it salvation from winter that puts us in the mood for love or is there a biological basis for this flurry of psychological renewal and physical energy?

We've been hearing a lot lately about Valentine’s Day blues. By recognizing the psychological factors at play surroundin...
02/14/2026

We've been hearing a lot lately about Valentine’s Day blues. By recognizing the psychological factors at play surrounding this holiday, you can take proactive steps to navigate this emotionally charged holiday.

Here’s why Valentine’s Day can take a toll on our mental health.

Although many of us try to stay cozy indoors during the winter, there's some surprising new evidence that getting outdoo...
02/11/2026

Although many of us try to stay cozy indoors during the winter, there's some surprising new evidence that getting outdoors can be a boost to your mental health and body image.

An added bonus: You can still reap the benefits if you walk with a friend.

Societal division, loneliness, and unease about the future top the 2025 Stress in America study. More than half of those...
02/04/2026

Societal division, loneliness, and unease about the future top the 2025 Stress in America study. More than half of those polled cited feeling left out and isolated as one of their major stressors.

What stressed you out most in 2025? How are you handling stress in 2026?

Survey suggests that years of societal division may be taking a toll and beyond this concern about societal division lies a deeper, more pervasive emotional strain: loneliness.

If there was a cost-free, no-calorie, easy-to-find way to boost your performance, would you be interested in adding it t...
01/22/2026

If there was a cost-free, no-calorie, easy-to-find way to boost your performance, would you be interested in adding it to your daily routine?

What if that extra boost came from dropping a swear word into your conversation once in awhile? According to new research, that may be just the key you need.

Research shows that swearing can boost physical performance by reducing inhibition and increasing focus, confidence, and endurance.

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Lake Forest, IL
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