Arbella Odishoo Parrot,PsyD
@drarbella.bsky.social
Clinical psychologist, writer, mom, first Gen American, lover of German chocolate cake and irrational fear of coyotes
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We can honor suffering without turning every emotional wound into trauma. This is how.
How Trauma Culture Undermines Resilience
Personal Perspective: Calling every wound “trauma” may feel supportive—but it can weaken resilience. A more precise lens helps people heal without losing their sense of strength.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We can honor suffering without turning every emotional wound into trauma. This is how.
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Increasing numbers of teens today have become wrongly convinced that they have ADHD, dyslexia, or autism. Social media is not the only reason why. These factors play a role as well.
Why Many Kids Believe They Have a Psychiatric Issue
It's almost become cool to have a psychiatric diagnosis.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Increasing numbers of teens today have become wrongly convinced that they have ADHD, dyslexia, or autism. Social media is not the only reason why. These factors play a role as well.
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As adults, we become so overwhelmed with the need to always be productive, accountable, and efficient that any leisure time we do have is usually spent "doing." Here's why giving ourselves permission to play is so important for our mental health.
Creating Space for Play as Grown-Ups and Why It Matters
We can give ourselves permission to lighten up, be unproductive without guilt, and rediscover the power of play.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
As adults, we become so overwhelmed with the need to always be productive, accountable, and efficient that any leisure time we do have is usually spent "doing." Here's why giving ourselves permission to play is so important for our mental health.
Sure why not expose kids to something we aren’t sure is safe? That’s what we do…crappy food, vapes, smart phones, AI. Disgusting.
(And pls pls lock up your weapons!)
(And pls pls lock up your weapons!)
A Teen in Love With a Chatbot Killed Himself. Can the Chatbot Be Held Responsible?
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November 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Sure why not expose kids to something we aren’t sure is safe? That’s what we do…crappy food, vapes, smart phones, AI. Disgusting.
(And pls pls lock up your weapons!)
(And pls pls lock up your weapons!)
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Young men who are online much of the day and have little or no social interaction outside of online activities are most likely to self-report dissatisfaction with their life and poor mental health. https://ow.ly/JX1Y50XrjxX
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Young men who are online much of the day and have little or no social interaction outside of online activities are most likely to self-report dissatisfaction with their life and poor mental health. https://ow.ly/JX1Y50XrjxX
My latest for Business Insider….thank you to Jen Goldblatt who was a dream to work with.
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My sons are 20 and 22. It's been hard trying to redefine my relationship with them.
As a psychologist, I know I need to give my 20-something sons independence, but redefining our relationship has been hard
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November 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
My latest for Business Insider….thank you to Jen Goldblatt who was a dream to work with.
www.businessinsider.com/still-caring...
www.businessinsider.com/still-caring...
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“[These] high use rates likely reflect the low cost, immediacy, and perceived privacy of AI-based advice however, engagement with generative AI raises concerns, especially for users with intensive clinical needs.” https://ow.ly/tNN850XoEjF
November 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
“[These] high use rates likely reflect the low cost, immediacy, and perceived privacy of AI-based advice however, engagement with generative AI raises concerns, especially for users with intensive clinical needs.” https://ow.ly/tNN850XoEjF
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Money and fame don’t insulate us from mental health struggles. Pls take loved one’s pain seriously; and keep firearms away.
Money and fame don’t insulate us from mental health struggles. Pls take loved one’s pain seriously; and keep firearms away.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dies by suicide after police chase
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died Thursday morning from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Money and fame don’t insulate us from mental health struggles. Pls take loved one’s pain seriously; and keep firearms away.
Money and fame don’t insulate us from mental health struggles. Pls take loved one’s pain seriously; and keep firearms away.
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People with avoidant personality disorder retreat from reality to protect against shame, exposure, and the painful work of growing up. Here's how to recognize the unhealthy patterns.
Why Some People Never Seem to Grow Up
Avoidant personality disorder and the painful work of growing up.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:21 PM
People with avoidant personality disorder retreat from reality to protect against shame, exposure, and the painful work of growing up. Here's how to recognize the unhealthy patterns.
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While I welcome this court order, it’s only a temporary stop gap—a band aid on a deeper, gaping wound. 1/
Federal judge orders Trump administration to pay SNAP benefits out of contingency fund
The ruling came one day before funding for SNAP, more commonly known as food stamps, was set to lapse.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM
While I welcome this court order, it’s only a temporary stop gap—a band aid on a deeper, gaping wound. 1/
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A small reminder to check in with the people who matter.
Send a text. Make a call. Simply say, “I care about you.”
Send a text. Make a call. Simply say, “I care about you.”
October 26, 2025 at 10:25 AM
A small reminder to check in with the people who matter.
Send a text. Make a call. Simply say, “I care about you.”
Send a text. Make a call. Simply say, “I care about you.”
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“AI can gaslight, deceive, or churn out disinformation with no intent, no guilt, and no soul. That’s what makes it so dangerous."
Pathology Without a Person
What if cruelty no longer needed a conscience—just code, a platform, and an audience to applaud it?
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October 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
“AI can gaslight, deceive, or churn out disinformation with no intent, no guilt, and no soul. That’s what makes it so dangerous."
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Importance Of First Responder Mental Health https://ow.ly/Cjwt50XiZf8
Importance Of First Responder Mental Health
First responders encounter difficult, traumatic events in times of emergency and crisis. They help people on the worst days of their lives and are
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October 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Importance Of First Responder Mental Health https://ow.ly/Cjwt50XiZf8
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All your partner really needs to feel safe with you is to know you’re there for them, that you don’t judge them, and that you care about how they feel—even if you don’t entirely understand it. These phrases will leave them feeling dismissed instead.
4 Things You Should Never Say to a Partner
Making statements like these four can leave a romantic partner feeling dismissed.
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October 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
All your partner really needs to feel safe with you is to know you’re there for them, that you don’t judge them, and that you care about how they feel—even if you don’t entirely understand it. These phrases will leave them feeling dismissed instead.
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Perfectionism may look like a strength, but at its core, it is anxiety demanding control or validation. Understanding its roots can help you let it go and heal.
Is Your Perfectionism About Control or Connection?
Not all perfectionism is the same. Discover the two hidden forces that drive it—and how understanding your type can help you find peace and freedom from anxiety.
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October 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Perfectionism may look like a strength, but at its core, it is anxiety demanding control or validation. Understanding its roots can help you let it go and heal.
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"The best self-help isn't in a book. It's in the moment you allow yourself to see the life you're living and decide whether it's the one you want."
Do Self-Help Books Work?
What really inspires personal insight within us?
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October 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM
"The best self-help isn't in a book. It's in the moment you allow yourself to see the life you're living and decide whether it's the one you want."
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9 Foods That Could Help You Manage Depression https://ow.ly/mn3450Xfyl8
9 Foods That Could Help You Manage Depression
Some foods and diets may help ease symptoms of depression, while others may increase symptoms.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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You can’t make this stuff up—a demand for $230 million (taxpayer dollars) by President Trump, to be approved by top DOJ officials, his former personal lawyers. Head spinning chutzpah. Eye watering conflicts of interest. More corrupt self enrichment.
Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases
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October 22, 2025 at 12:07 AM
You can’t make this stuff up—a demand for $230 million (taxpayer dollars) by President Trump, to be approved by top DOJ officials, his former personal lawyers. Head spinning chutzpah. Eye watering conflicts of interest. More corrupt self enrichment.
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Real self-control isn't about forcing ourselves to do something we don't want to do. It's about choosing to act in ways that fit our values and setting things up so we're more likely to follow through, no gritted teeth required.
5 Secrets to Self-Control
Self-control isn't about forcing ourselves to do something we hate. It's choosing to act in ways that fit our values and using practical strategies, no gritted teeth required.
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October 9, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Real self-control isn't about forcing ourselves to do something we don't want to do. It's about choosing to act in ways that fit our values and setting things up so we're more likely to follow through, no gritted teeth required.
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Cognitive empathy allows us to understand others’ perspectives without absorbing their emotions. We can then respond with compassion and wisdom without losing ourselves in the process. Here's how it works.
Don't Drown in Empathy
Discover why understanding others’ perspectives—without absorbing their pain—can transform your relationships, boost resilience, and prevent burnout.
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October 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Cognitive empathy allows us to understand others’ perspectives without absorbing their emotions. We can then respond with compassion and wisdom without losing ourselves in the process. Here's how it works.
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Top 10 Things Everyone Should Know About Addiction https://ow.ly/OrxC50X7bYZ
October 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Top 10 Things Everyone Should Know About Addiction https://ow.ly/OrxC50X7bYZ
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APA Position Statement on Conversion Therapy and LGBTQ+ Patients https://ow.ly/xv2U50X7LqS
October 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
APA Position Statement on Conversion Therapy and LGBTQ+ Patients https://ow.ly/xv2U50X7LqS
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Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Yet, suicide is preventable. Visit our resource center to learn about the risk factors and how to recognize the warning signs for suicide. bit.ly/4nuT7ox #SuicidePrevention
September 29, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Yet, suicide is preventable. Visit our resource center to learn about the risk factors and how to recognize the warning signs for suicide. bit.ly/4nuT7ox #SuicidePrevention
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Animal abuse is abhorrent—&, tragically, expanding. My Better CARE for Animals Act would help punish & deter it with tougher penalties & accountability with real punch. Animals need advocates— they can’t do it.
September 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Animal abuse is abhorrent—&, tragically, expanding. My Better CARE for Animals Act would help punish & deter it with tougher penalties & accountability with real punch. Animals need advocates— they can’t do it.