Making Therapy Work For You
One silver lining of the pandemic? Therapy is now more widely-available than ever before. In fact, many therapists rethought their...
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drkellipsyd
- Jul 26
- 2 min
Understanding Eating Disorders in Minority Groups
Each July, we celebrate National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time focused on highlighting the unique mental health...
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drkellipsyd
- Jul 14
- 3 min
How Your Professional Wellness Impacts Your Mental Health
Did you know June is Professional Wellness Month? I didn’t either — which is why this blog post is coming to you a month late! Despite...
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drkellipsyd
- Jun 21
- 2 min
Why Habits Matter
Last month, I discussed the six principles of habit formation. Now, let’s talk about why habits matter. Put simply, your habits are who...
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drkellipsyd
- May 20
- 3 min
The Power of Self-Compassion
Let's discuss something you can easily do to improve your own mental health: learn to practice self-compassion.
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drkellipsyd
- May 13
- 3 min
Building a Strong Foundation with Healthy Habits
A habit is simply a learned tendency to repeat past behavior. They are consistent and automatic, usually triggered by some sort of...
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drkellipsyd
- Apr 25
- 3 min
A Message of Body Positivity
You may have heard the term “summer body,” which implies that there is a “right” body for summer time. That’s simply not true! Any body...
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drkellipsyd
- Mar 18
- 2 min
The Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Spring
Sunday, March 20th marks the first day of spring. It’s a time of moderate temperatures and longer days, encouraging you to get outside...
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drkellipsyd
- Mar 7
- 2 min
Understanding Anxiety: Tips For You and Your Kids
It’s no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic — including the threat of illness and death, lockdowns and isolation, social distancing and...
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drkellipsyd
- Feb 22
- 3 min
What You Need to Know About Eating Disorders
Did you know? 28.8 million Americans experience an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Research shows that eating disorders...
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drkellipsyd
- Feb 15
- 3 min
10 Tips to Help Your Kids As They Struggle with Eating Disorders and Body Image
Many individuals struggle with their body image from a young age. Research in the United States reveals that around 50 percent of...
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drkellipsyd
- Jan 31
- 3 min
Stop "Shoulding" on Yourself!
I should be further along in my career. I should exercise and meditate every day. I should spend more time looking for a life partner. Do...
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drkellipsyd
- Jan 10
- 3 min
Parenting While Depressed
It’s no secret that many of us experienced a challenging holiday season. It may have been marked by cancelled travel plans,...
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drkellipsyd
- Dec 22, 2021
- 3 min
How New Year’s Resolutions Impact Your Mental Health
As 2021 comes to a close, many of us are looking ahead to the new year — a time marked by a clean slate and endless possibilities. This...
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drkellipsyd
- Dec 8, 2021
- 2 min
In-the-Moment Coping Tips for the Holiday Season
In many ways, the holidays are truly “the most wonderful time of year.” But they can also be filled with stress, frustration, and...
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drkellipsyd
- Dec 1, 2021
- 3 min
The Importance of Work-Life Balance and Mental Health Days
For many of us, the pandemic forever changed the way we work. With our offices now at home, it is impossible not to bring our work home...
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drkellipsyd
- Nov 11, 2021
- 3 min
The Power of Gratitude
The power of gratitude is truly life-changing. In fact, science even says so! Studies show that a focus on gratefulness ultimately leads...
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drkellipsyd
- Oct 26, 2021
- 2 min
Mindfulness Matters: How It Impacts Your Mental Health
Recently, many people have started to better understand and acknowledge the importance of their mental health. In doing so, mindfulness...
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drkellipsyd
- Oct 15, 2021
- 2 min
How Therapy Serves as an Effective Treatment for Depression
October is Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, which focuses on raising awareness of depression as well as the need for...
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drkellipsyd
- Sep 23, 2021
- 3 min
Body Image Distress: Signs and Treatment Options
To start, let’s define body image distress, which, in an extreme form, can also be called body dysmorphia or body dysmorphic disorder. It...
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