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Voices in the Family Archive

Voices in the Family

The Role of Exercise in Mental Health

A comprehensive new study makes a strong case that exerc ...

Air Date: March 24, 2023

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Voices in the Family
Health

Looking at Rising Anxiety in a Different Way

Anxiety disorders are on the rise in this country, especially since the pandemic. What are the reasons for this steep increase? In ...

Air Date: February 24, 2023

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Voices in the Family

The Value of Neighborhood Connections

Your neighborhood affects your quality of life in many ways – whether you feel safe, comfortable, or have access to healthy food or ...

Air Date: January 27, 2023

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Voices in the Family

Coping With Toxic Shame

A lot of people carry shame – about who they are, things they’ve done – or failed to do. And when that shame becomes ov ...

Air Date: January 9, 2023

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Helping People Overcome Anxiety

Levels of anxiety are way up among adults and children – and many people cope by avoiding activities and things they are afraid of. ...

Air Date: January 6, 2023

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Is doing for others good for you?

Acting in selfless ways – helping others – can make people feel like they have more control over the ...

Air Date: August 12, 2022

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Voices in the Family

Rebuilding Trust in Medicine

A new initiative headed by the American Board of Internal Medicine aims to re-build trust in healthcare organizations across different dimensions

Air Date: May 4, 2022

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Voices in the Family

Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

Do you ever feel like you're just not good enough at your job - that any moment, you could make a huge mistake, and everyone would realize that you're a fraud?

Air Date: March 11, 2022

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Voices in the Family

Helping kids and teens with mental health issues

In their weekly conversation, psychologist Dan Gottlieb and WHYY's Maiken Scott discuss what families can do to help kids navigate these difficult times.

Air Date: January 10, 2022

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Voices in the Family

Could Pain Reprocessing Therapy play a role in treating chronic pain?

A targeted psychotherapy approach shows promising results in treating chronic back pain, and potentially other forms of chronic pain. The ...

Air Date: October 18, 2021

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Voices in the Family

What to do when it feels like your life is on hold

This prolonged period of living with uncertainty has put many people into a state of limbo, feeling like they are languishing.

Air Date: August 23, 2021

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Voices in the Family

How to prepare for an unpleasant experience

When you have a health issue that requires surgery and a prolonged recovery period, you can feel a lot of anxiety and dread. How will you get through this time?

Air Date: May 3, 2021

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Voices in the Family

Looking for lessons from the pandemic

We tend to look for silver linings - even during this difficult past year with the pandemic. What will we learn or take away from this time?

Air Date: April 12, 2021

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Voices in the Family

Coping with new waves of anxiety

Many people continue to feel a lot of anxiety because of the pandemic. What is safe or not safe once somebody is vaccinated?

Air Date: March 30, 2021

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Voices in the Family

The Power of Human Touch

Human touch is important for our well-being and health, but with the pandemic, lots of people are experiencing much less of it.

Air Date: March 1, 2021

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