Research and Editorials

OCD research in 2025 highlights genetics, tele-EXRP, SPACE for parents, and new treatments. Learn what’s proven and what’s next with Dr Rick Smith.

How parents, partners, and even executives can boost motivation by praising progress instead of punishing setbacks.

ADHD is a diagnosis that describes the child, their environment, emotions, and relationships too. Here are 6 new findings every parent should know after a diagnosis.

“Other people have it worse” may sound like perspective, but it often invalidates your struggles. Learn why this belief backfires and how to choose a more workable, compassionate approach.

Perfectionism can cause paralysis, making people look careless when they actually care too much. Learn how performance pressure stalls action and how to break the cycle with evidence-based strategies.

A 2023 study on mental health misinformation in social media platforms finds that while young people frequently turn online to TikTok and YouTube for support, these platforms are full of misinformation. Learn how to spot it and why expert therapy matters more for the questions than the quick fixes.

Why receiving too much attention can feel overwhelming, and how to respond with clarity and compassion.

Insights on work stress: why we hold onto it, how it connects us, and what to do differently.

Therapy isn’t just time with a professional, it’s a safe space built around you and your goals. Here’s why the cost matters, and how it helps you move forward..

Understanding the hidden signs of ADHD in females, and how to tell it apart from anxiety

Nagging rarely changes teen behavior. Discover evidence-based strategies that build responsibility without constant battles.

How I work with teens who vape: building trust, understanding the pull of nicotine, and finding realistic ways to quit without constant battles.

A new meta-analysis shows CBT can effectively treat multiple conditions, like anxiety, OCD, and depression at once. Discover how the work can be personalized, science-backed, and designed to fit your life..

New research shows adult ADHD is more common than many think. Symptoms are often missed, or misidentified. People can get help without needing a diagnosis.

A personal look at how screen time impacts mood by replacing connection, green time, and rest, based on a 2023 study linking high screen use to anxiety.

Why does your brain jump to the worst-case scenario? In this post, I explain why we catastrophize and share a quick strategy to stop the “what ifs” from taking over.

Seven guidelines to manage school refusal without blaming, focusing on expectations and consequences.

Study links evening phone use patterns to psychological traits like anxiety, depression, ADHD.