Posts in health psychology
Breaking the Silence with Dara Sanandaji and Freddie Bell
Breaking the Silence with Dara Sanandaji and Freddie Bell

The media doesn’t have a great track record for accurately or even compassionately representing mental illness. But today, we have the pleasure to talk with close friends, writers and producers, Dara Sanandaji and Freddie Bell. Dara shares what it’s like to live and function in today’s world with mental illness and has partnered up with Freddie to create "Breaking the Silence" a refreshingly open and honest documentary about Dara's process with Bipolar Disorder with psychotic features, now streaming on Amazon video.

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mental health, health psychologyAlexis Moreno, PsyD, MS, MApsychosis, Bipolar, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Hallucinations, DelusionsComment
What is a Healthy Sex Drive?
What is a Healthy Sex Drive?

Our Wit & Reason therapist, Rueben Steele and Dr. Alexis dive into drive and answer, What is a Healthy Sex Drive? We're not here to characterize levels or brands of sexuality as pathological or "bad" instead we would like for you to use this show as a guide to help you increase your ability to figure out what's healthy, sexy, and compatible for you.

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relationships, mental health, health psychologyAlexis Moreno, PsyD, MS, MAmen, GBTQ Health Psych Dating Marriage Men's Health Mental Health 101 Women's Health Sexual Health, Bisexual, LGBTQ, LGBTQIA, women, sex, health, sex drive, Mental Health, dating, marriageComment
Listen Live!
Listen Live!

Wit and Reason hosted by psychologist Dr. Alexis Moreno brings her expertise to provide smart and practical explanations for human behavior. Interviewing diverse health experts regarding today’s ever evolving life and culture, DC’s own will be asking questions on anything from love to hardships. Listen in and bring a little bit of positive mental health to your day.

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work, relationships, mental health, health psychologyAlexis Moreno, PsyD, MS, MADC Radio, Listen, Live, Show, Radio, Dr. AlexisComment
Teens & Mental Health
Teens & Mental Health

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 10 to 24-year-olds. Approximately 20% of kids have seriously considered suicide within a one year period here in the US. How do you have a conversation about emotions, mental health, and concerning behaviors with the teens in your life?

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mental health, relationships, health psychology, anxiety, workAlexis Moreno, PsyD, MS, MAanxiety, illness, tips, health, meditation, healthy living, Meditate, wellness, wellbeing, stress, relax, therapy, therapist, coaching, wellness coaching, health coach, psychotherapy, specialty, teens, adolescent, teen, childComment
Telehealth & Access
Telehealth & Access

We're all doing our part to flatten the curve and decrease the spread of COVID-19 by staying at home. But sheltering in place and practicing social distance does not at all mean you need to be disconnected. Mental health therapists and health coaches are here for you via video sessions.

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mental health, relationships, health psychology, anxiety, workAlexis Moreno, PsyD, MS, MAanxiety, illness, tips, health, meditation, healthy living, Meditate, wellness, wellbeing, stress, relax, telehealth, online therapy, online, therapy, therapist, coaching, wellness coaching, health coach, teletherapy, psychotherapy, video, specialtyComment
Meditation & Health
Meditation & Health

Dr. Alexis meets with Dr. Mark Libow, a retired cardiologist, who after years of practice in the medical field, has decided to take on studying, teaching, and practicing Qigong meditation. Listen in as Dr. Libow describes his first encounter with a Qigong Master, the unprompted diagnosis he received, and the life changing impact Qigong meditation has played in his life.

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mental health, relationships, health psychology, anxiety, workAlexis Moreno, PsyD, MS, MAanxiety, illness, tips, health, meditation, healthy living, chigong, chi, Qigong, Qi, Renxue, Ren Xue, Meditate, wellness, wellbeing, stress, relaxComment
Easing Coronavirus Anxiety
Easing Coronavirus Anxiety

We are in what some experts are calling an infodemic – as confirmed cases of coronavirus continue to grow so does misinformation. On today’s show, Dr. Alexis partners up with licensed clinical social worker, Alex Honigman to address our fears and anxieties around coronavirus.

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mental health, relationships, health psychology, anxiety, workAlexis Moreno, PsyD, MS, MAcorona, coronavirus, COVID-19, anxiety, fears, illness, tips, health, media, social mediaComment
GIVING: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington
GIVING: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington

Dr. Alexis reminds us to connect and support our local non-profits this holiday season! Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington’s (BGCGW) serve as safe havens for their members. The clubs are open when schools are not, and provide a safe, comfortable, and fun alternative to youth who would otherwise be home alone or on the street.

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health psychologyAlexis Moreno, PsyD, MS, MAcareer, eating disorders, rock recovery, healthyl living, dieting, weight, health, wellness, group therapy, recoveryComment
Eating Disorders & Healthy Living
Eating Disorders & Healthy Living

Eating disorders can affect anybody. Around 30 million people in the United States have an eating disorder with anorexia being associated with one of the highest mortality rates of psychiatric disorders. Several celebrities including Demi Lovato, Paula Abdul, Russell Brand, Lady Gaga, Alanis Morissette, Princess Diana, Elton John, & Jane Fonda, have used their platform to let others with eating disorders know they’re not alone and to encourage them to seek help.

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health psychologyAlexis Moreno, PsyD, MS, MAcareer, eating disorders, rock recovery, healthyl living, dieting, weight, health, wellness, group therapy, recoveryComment
Breakups & Healing
Breakups & Healing

Dr. Alexis partners up with Marriage & Family Therapist, Jordan Madison, to breakdown Breakups into 3 phases: Deciding to Break Up, Your Brain During a Breakup & Grieving, and Healing. A beautiful, beginning, middle, & end - If only breakups were that clean and structured. Listen is as Dr. Alexis and Jordan provide practical tips on how to heal from a breakup.

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relationships, mental health, anxiety, health psychologyAlexis Moreno, PsyD, MS, MAlove, dating, breakup, breakups, heartbreak, loss, healing, divorce, marriage counseling, marriage and family therapy, therapy, celebrities, abuseComment
Self-Care & Wellness
Self-Care & Wellness

We see #selfcare thrown around a lot but what does self-care actually mean and what does it have to do with our self-love, wellness, and health? Dr. Alexis breaks it down for you along with tips from people actively engaging in their self-care at the Fitness & Wellness Festival in Arlington, VA. Get some self-care and wellness inspiration from this special Wit & Reason episode!

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mental health, relationships, health psychology, anxiety, workAlexis Moreno, PsyD, MS, MAMental Health, Psychologist, Self-Care, Self-Love, Wellness, Wellbeing, Fitness, Festival, Fitness and Wellness Festival, Discover Arlington, Discover the DistrictComment
Chronic Pain & Healing
Chronic Pain & Healing

Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care and it has been linked to restrictions in daily activities, dependence on opioids, anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life (CDC, 2018). But here’s the thing, psychological interventions for chronic pain often provide more relief than prescription drugs or surgery without the risk of side effects but are used much less frequently than traditional medical treatments (APA, 2014)! Dr. Alexis Moreno and guest expert, Clinical Health Psychologist and Mind Body Coach, Dr. Kelly Donahue, review the psychological treatments that actually work to resolve Chronic Pain.

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mental health, health psychologyAlexis Moreno, PsyD, MS, MAmind and body, chronic pain, healing, opioids, meditation, Health Psychology, Physical Symptoms, Medical, PainComment