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Psych, Translated

Welcome to Psych, Translated — your go-to resource for decoding the latest research and insights from the world of psychology and therapy. Our blog is dedicated to making complex psychological concepts practical and accessible, allowing you to use them in everyday life.

Heather Z. Lyons, PhD

About the Author

Heather Z. Lyons, PhD received her PhD from the University of Maryland, College Park, and her BA in Psychology from Northeastern University. She sits on the editorial boards of the Journal of Black Psychology and Practice Innovations. Her leadership includes past executive board member of the Society for Vocational Psychology and member of the Publications Board of Division 29 of the American Psychological Association (APA). She is a Fellow of the APA (Division 17). She attained the rank of full professor in Loyola University Maryland’s Department of Psychology and is a licensed psychologist in Maryland and DC.

Suicide Prevention Month in Rhode Island: A Community Guide to Resources, Support, and Action
Suicide Prevention Month in Rhode Island: A Community Guide to Resources, Support, and Action

This guide is for Rhode Island residents: those who are struggling, those who are worried about a loved one, and those who want to understand how community based programs support suicide prevention.

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Depression, Finding TherapyHeather Z. Lyons, PhDSeptember 7, 2026suicide prevention, suicide awareness, suicide prevention awareness month
Bed Rotting, Burnout, and the Body: What's Really Happening When You Can't Get Up
Bed Rotting, Burnout, and the Body: What's Really Happening When You Can't Get Up

When you're exhausted and nothing seems to help, understanding why staying in bed isn't working is often the first step toward feeling better.

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Self Care, StressHeather Z. Lyons, PhDAugust 31, 2026burnout, bed rotting
Overstimulated or Anxious? A Therapist's Guide to Understanding Sensory Overload and Anxiety
Overstimulated or Anxious? A Therapist's Guide to Understanding Sensory Overload and Anxiety

This guide explains what overstimulation and anxiety actually are, how they overlap, and what you can do about each.

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AnxietyHeather Z. Lyons, PhDAugust 24, 2026anxiety, overstimulation
The High Achiever's Quiet Struggle: Recognizing and Overcoming High-Functioning Anxiety
The High Achiever's Quiet Struggle: Recognizing and Overcoming High-Functioning Anxiety

A person can be highly productive, professionally successful, and deeply suffering all at once. The functioning doesn't cancel the disorder.

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AnxietyHeather Z. Lyons, PhDAugust 17, 2026Anxiety, high functioning anxiety
Therapy for Healthcare Workers: Why Burnout Risk Is Higher and Recovery Is Unique
Therapy for Healthcare Workers: Why Burnout Risk Is Higher and Recovery Is Unique

We look at the risk factors, warning signs, and emotional and physical toll of healthcare burnout, why standard stress-management advice often fails, and which forms of therapy and workplace support are better suited to recovery.

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Stress, WorkplaceHeather Z. Lyons, PhDAugust 10, 2026nurse burnout, physician burnout, healthcare workers
The Four Horsemen: Gottman Method Warning Signs That Predict Divorce (And What to Do Instead)
The Four Horsemen: Gottman Method Warning Signs That Predict Divorce (And What to Do Instead)

The Gottman Method is built on this insight: that destructive communication behaviors are identifiable, measurable, and changeable through targeted couples therapy.

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RelationshipsHeather Z. Lyons, PhDAugust 3, 2026Gottman method, Four horsemen, conflict, fighting, arguing
The News-Worry Spiral: Why Doomscrolling Won't Help
The News-Worry Spiral: Why Doomscrolling Won't Help

A 2026 APA poll found that 62% of Americans report anxiety about current events — a sign that news-related mental health concerns are widespread.

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AnxietyHeather Z. Lyons, PhDJuly 27, 2026doomscrolling, news worry
Your Partner's Depression Is Affecting Your Relationship — Here's What the Research Says to Do
Your Partner's Depression Is Affecting Your Relationship — Here's What the Research Says to Do

Figuring out how to deal with a depressed partner is one of the harder things a relationship can ask of you. Here's what the evidence actually says about dealing with depression in a relationship, and what genuinely helps.

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Depression, Family, RelationshipsHeather Z. Lyons, PhDJuly 20, 2026depressed partner, depression
Why You Got the Ick (And What Your Brain Is Actually Doing)
Why You Got the Ick (And What Your Brain Is Actually Doing)

Welcome to one of the stranger corners of human psychology. The ick — that unsettling feeling when someone you were recently into now feels all wrong. It's a real phenomenon with genuine science behind it, and understanding what your brain is actually doing can help you figure out what, if anything, to do next.

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RelationshipsHeather Z. Lyons, PhDJuly 13, 2026The ick, Disgust
What Your Drained Social Battery Is Actually Telling You (And What to Do Next)
What Your Drained Social Battery Is Actually Telling You (And What to Do Next)

A depleted social battery isn't a character flaw. It's a signal. And once you know how to read what your social battery is telling you, you can actually do something useful with it.

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Anxiety, Relationships, StressHeather Z. Lyons, PhDJuly 2, 2026social battery, introversion
Living With Someone With OCD: What Partners Need to Know
Living With Someone With OCD: What Partners Need to Know

When you love someone with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), the learning curve is steep — and most of it happens through trial and error.. This guide is for the partner — not as an afterthought, but as a loved one whose experience matters just as much as the person with OCD.

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Relationships, AnxietyHeather Z. Lyons, PhDJune 22, 2026OCD, relationships
CBT for Stress Management: How Therapy Actually Changes Your Brain's Stress Response
CBT for Stress Management: How Therapy Actually Changes Your Brain's Stress Response

In this guide, we'll explore what happens in your brain and body when you're stressed, how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interrupts that stress cycle, and what the research shows about therapy's effectiveness for stress management.

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StressHeather Z. Lyons, PhDJune 15, 2026stress and anxiety, stress management
Social Media and Mental Health: The Science of Notifications, Sleep, and Comparison
Social Media and Mental Health: The Science of Notifications, Sleep, and Comparison

You know social media affects mental health. But do you understand how? This guide breaks down three key mechanisms: sleep disruption, the dopamine loop, and social comparison. Understanding these will change how you think about social media and your mental health.

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Anxiety, Body Image, DepressionHeather Z. Lyons, PhDJune 8, 2026social media, anxiety, depression, mental health
Getting Started with Mindfulness: A Beginner's Guide to Practice.
Getting Started with Mindfulness: A Beginner's Guide to Practice.

This guide will walk you through what mindfulness actually is, why it works, and how to start a practice that fits your life — not some idealized version of it.

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Therapeutic ApproachHeather LyonsJune 1, 2026Mindfulness
Can I Change My Attachment Style? What the Research Actually Says
Can I Change My Attachment Style? What the Research Actually Says

Attachment styles, the deep-seated patterns that shape how we connect with others, form early and run quietly in the background of adult relationships. But here's the question people ask most: can I change my attachment style? The short answer is yes — and the research is clearer on this than most people expect.

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RelationshipsHeather Z. Lyons, PhDMay 25, 2026attachment styles, relationships
What Is Pathological Demand Avoidance? A Therapist's Guide to PDA, Diagnosis, and Support in Adults
What Is Pathological Demand Avoidance? A Therapist's Guide to PDA, Diagnosis, and Support in Adults

This post covers what pathological demand avoidance is, what it looks like in adults, how it differs from other conditions, what causes it, and what kinds of support actually help.

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Neurodiversity, AnxietyHeather Z. Lyons, PhDMay 18, 2026anxiety, autism, pathological demand avoidance
Signs of Caregiver Burnout: When Caregiving Stress Becomes Something More
Signs of Caregiver Burnout: When Caregiving Stress Becomes Something More

Approximately 24 million family caregivers provide help to older adults in the United States, and more than half report burden related to their caregiving role. Understanding the signs of caregiver burnout can protect your health and the quality of care you provide.

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Family, AnxietyHeather LyonsMay 11, 2026caregiver stress, caregiver burnout
Sandwich Generation Burnout: How to Protect Your Mental Health While Caring for Two Generations
Sandwich Generation Burnout: How to Protect Your Mental Health While Caring for Two Generations

If you’re caring for your aging parents while also raising your own children, you’re part of what researchers call the “sandwich generation” — and you’re likely exhausted. Learn more about protecting your mental health.

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Family, Stress, Women's HealthHeather Z. Lyons, PhDMay 4, 2026Sandwich generation, stress and anxiety, work-family balance
Working Mom Guilt in Providence: Why You Feel It and How to Manage It
Working Mom Guilt in Providence: Why You Feel It and How to Manage It

This guide explores why working moms experience more guilt than working dads, what research shows about children of working mothers, and evidence-based strategies for managing guilt while protecting your mental health.

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Family, AnxietyHeather LyonsApril 25, 2026working mother, mom guilt, anxiety
Treatment of Depression with Anxiety: What Works
Treatment of Depression with Anxiety: What Works

Effective treatment for co-occurring depression and anxiety commonly involves a combination of psychotherapy, medication, and lifestyle changes. This guide covers evidence-based treatments for depression and anxiety that support your mental health.

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Depression, AnxietyHeather Z. Lyons, PhDApril 14, 2026depression with anxiety, depression, anxiety, major depressive disorder
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