Los Angeles Psychologist EXCERPT: The “School’s-Out” Mindset of Childhood Still Lingers People are conditioned since kindergarten to think of summer as a break from routine and responsibility. And this “schools out” mindset carries over into adulthood, where many offices offer employees shorter hours and casual Friday dress codes. “Even though the work world operates year-round and…
Psychologist In Los Angeles EXCERPT: You’re Eating More (Or Less) Than Usual Depression leaves you withdrawn and checked out, and that can manifest as a loss of appetite. “If your brain is preoccupied with negative thoughts, you may forget to eat or lose interest in cooking or preparing meals,” said Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., a Los Angeles-based…
EXCERPT: Make Music “Music is one of those rare channels that allow men to express their feelings more naturally, whether they’re playing air guitar or even singing,” explains Magdoff. “It helps them get out any mindset.” When he pops in a playlist, he mentally transports himself back to a great concert, spring break, or his…
