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.

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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.

Posts tagged stress and anxiety

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.

StressHeather Z. Lyons, PhDJune 15, 2026stress and anxiety, stress management

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.

Family, Stress, Women's HealthHeather Z. Lyons, PhDMay 4, 2026Sandwich generation, stress and anxiety, work-family balance

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