Holiday Stress and Anxiety: How to Protect Your Mental Health
The holidays are supposed to be joyful — but for many adults they're a source of significant anxiety. Here's how to navigate the season without losing yourself.
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Practical information on ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma — written by Joseph S. Volpe, Ph.D.
The holidays are supposed to be joyful — but for many adults they're a source of significant anxiety. Here's how to navigate the season without losing yourself.
Depression and ADHD share many symptoms and frequently co-occur. Getting the diagnosis right — and treating both — makes all the difference.
Online ADHD quizzes are everywhere — but they are not the same as a real evaluation. Here's what they can and can't tell you, and why the difference matters.
Emotional dysregulation is an important and often underrecognized feature associated with adult ADHD. Learn how it can affect daily life and what helps.
Adults with ADHD don't procrastinate because they're lazy. The real reason is neurological — and understanding it changes everything about how you approach it.
Telehealth therapy is not a compromise — research shows it's as effective as in-person care. Here's why it works especially well for adults with demanding lives.
Job changes, moves, divorce, loss — major transitions trigger anxiety even in resilient people. Here's how to navigate them without being overwhelmed.
College demands often expose undiagnosed ADHD for the first time. Here's what ADHD testing involves and how it helps students get the support they need.
Learn when ADHD testing may help teens struggling with focus, organization, procrastination, or inconsistent school performance on Long Island.
PTSD and Complex PTSD share some features but are distinct conditions. Understanding the difference matters for getting the right treatment.
ADHD affects more than focus — it shapes how you communicate, listen, and connect. These strategies can make a real difference in your relationships.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the most evidence-based treatment for anxiety. Here's what actually happens in CBT and why it works.
Many adults suspect they have ADHD but don't know how to bring it up with a doctor. Here's exactly what to say — and what to expect.
ADHD can affect driving in real ways — but with the right strategies, treatment, and support, adolescents and adults with ADHD can become safe, capable drivers. A New York psychologist explains the research and what actually helps.
A comprehensive neuropsychological battery is not required to diagnose ADHD in most adults. Learn what a proper ADHD evaluation actually involves — and why normal test scores do not rule out the diagnosis.
Neurofeedback and nutritional supplements are heavily marketed for ADHD. Here is what the current evidence actually shows — and why real-world executive functioning is the standard that matters.
Adults with ADHD often struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake feeling rested. Learn why ADHD disrupts sleep and what actually helps.
From first consultation to ongoing treatment: how telehealth psychology works in New York — the technology, intake process, privacy protections, insurance, and what to expect at every step.
ADHD research was built on male presentations. The result: women are diagnosed later, misdiagnosed more often, and spend more years in distress. A New York ADHD psychologist explains what ADHD looks like in women.
Not all telehealth providers are the same. A guide to finding a licensed psychologist in New York, verifying credentials, understanding the difference between psychologists and therapists, and knowing what to ask.
ADHD is a disorder of executive function — not just focus. A New York ADHD psychologist explains all 8 executive function domains, why adults struggle, and what effective treatment targets.
Traumatic stress is a predictable nervous system response — not a character flaw. A New York trauma psychologist explains PTSD, Complex PTSD, and evidence-based treatments including CPT and Prolonged Exposure.
Telehealth therapy has made quality psychological care accessible to New Yorkers who might never have sought it otherwise. Here's what the process looks like — and how to know if it's right for you.
Stress is normal. Anxiety is different — persistent, disproportionate, and disruptive. A New York telehealth psychologist explains the distinction and when it's time to get support.
Adult ADHD often looks nothing like the hyperactive child stereotype. Learn why so many New Yorkers go decades without a diagnosis — and what a comprehensive ADHD evaluation in New York can change.
Practical IEP and 504 accommodations for children with ADHD, learning disabilities, or autism — in the classroom and at home. Written by a New York psychologist specializing in psychoeducational evaluations.
Dr. Volpe is accepting new clients via telehealth throughout New York State.
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