Fighting Burnout and Finding Ikigai
In the years since the COVID-19 pandemic, survey after survey has identified sky-high rates of burnout among American workers. A 2022 survey conducted by the American Psychological Association found 3 in 5 respondents identified feelings of burnout, including lack of interest, cognitive weariness, emotional exhaustion, and physical fatigue. According to the Harvard Business Review, 55 […]
“Is depression funny?”
Dr. Jonathan Fader and Dr. Mike Dulchin of Union Square Practice discuss the unique role of humor in therapy and in building and maintaining relationships.
Exploring Social Connection and Intimate Relationships: Reactions to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Partnerships
Dr. Jonathan Fader explores the psychological reasons behind our fascination with the relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
What to Do When Your Facebook “Year in Review” Has You Down
For some, 2014 wasn’t chock-full of happy relationships and smiling children. As we look back on the year, and plan for the next, we inevitably remember the not-so-happy moments. To complicate matters, sometimes happy moments can remind us of our current troubles: a joyful memory from a former relationship can cause feelings of sadness in […]
What is a Mental Health Counselor?
Many people I meet frequently ask me “what is a mental health counselor?” After I briefly explain to them what I do, they respond with a series of clarifying questions: “Are you a psychologist?” “Can your prescribe medication?” “Are you a social worker?” “What kind of patients do you treat?” All of these are great […]