Tag Archives: mental health

Get Moving in NYC

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Alisa Hafkin

Our minds and our bodies are intimately connected. This seems obvious because our brains are the central control center of everything that happens in our bodies. But somehow we can forget that it goes both ways: our bodies also affect … Continue reading →

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Nutrition and Mental Health

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Alisa Hafkin

More and more scientific evidence is demonstrating a powerful link between the food we eat and our mental health. Nutrition fuels our brains as well as our bodies. Therefore, we should choose brain-healthy food in order to keep our brains … Continue reading →

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App Therapy – Can AI Be a Good Therapist?

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Alisa Hafkin

Technology that interacts with humans, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), is developing at an accelerating rate, causing many people to wonder – or worry – that it may replace many jobs currently held by humans. What could happen to the … Continue reading →

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Taking a Workday Break Outside for Your Physical and Mental Health

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Alisa Hafkin

More and more evidence is showing that going outside, even if just for a short time, is tremendously beneficial, not only to our physical health but to our mental health as well. As a psychotherapist in New York City, I … Continue reading →

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Mental Health and Your Pregnancy

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Alisa Hafkin

When you are pregnant, the decisions you make affect both you and your baby. Since our bodies are integrated systems, pregnancy causes changes to your entire body, including your mental health. Your emotions, stress reactions, and relationships can all be … Continue reading →

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Your Mental Health Is Critical

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Alisa Hafkin

In our modern world, mental health seems to be on the decline–partly due to our fast-paced lifestyle, partly to the intrusion of technology in our lives, and perhaps partly due to the food we eat and the pollutants in our … Continue reading →

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How Infertility Impacts Your Mental Health

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Alisa Hafkin

The stress associated with infertility comes from many different directions. Recognizing the sources of psychological stressors is the first step to combatting them. As an individual or couple struggling with infertility, you have medical professionals addressing your physical health, but … Continue reading →

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Symptoms of Stress and Anxiety

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Alisa Hafkin

Everyone experiences stress, especially in the busy world in which we now live, including New York City – one of the busiest places in which to live. So while we in NYC have many exciting opportunities in our fast-paced city, … Continue reading →

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Mental Health and Working From Home

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Alisa Hafkin

So many of us moved to NYC to enjoy the hustle and bustle, the people, and the many cultural and entertainment opportunities. Now, many of us are working from home and are feeling isolated.  Whether you live in the city, … Continue reading →

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Is There a Connection Between Physical Health and Your Mental Health?

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Alisa Hafkin

There’s a lot of buzz at schools and businesses here in NYC about mental health. The NYC Council recently voted to establish the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health as a permanent part of the city’s government. As a therapist … Continue reading →

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