Dr. Matt B: Psychologist
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You deserve the best info & support! Research-based #mentalhealth info and #copingtips📱🎬 by #professor and #PhD #therapist 🏖😎 San Diego, CA
The feeling you get seeing yet another feel-good post that provides no actionable strategies people can actually use for long-term support 😮💨🤪
#meme #oof #mentalhealthinfo #empiricalinfo #DrMattB
#meme #oof #mentalhealthinfo #empiricalinfo #DrMattB
February 10, 2026 at 8:39 PM
The feeling you get seeing yet another feel-good post that provides no actionable strategies people can actually use for long-term support 😮💨🤪
#meme #oof #mentalhealthinfo #empiricalinfo #DrMattB
#meme #oof #mentalhealthinfo #empiricalinfo #DrMattB
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Gut health contributes to brain health.
#GutHealth #Nutrition #Diet #Microbiome #EatWellLiveWell #HolisticHealth #SelfCare 💕 #Wellness
#GutHealth #Nutrition #Diet #Microbiome #EatWellLiveWell #HolisticHealth #SelfCare 💕 #Wellness
The gut-brain connection: What the science says
Stanford Medicine researchers describe the gut-brain relationship and how it affects conditions from anxiety to long COVID to Parkinson's.
med.stanford.edu
February 5, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Gut health contributes to brain health.
#GutHealth #Nutrition #Diet #Microbiome #EatWellLiveWell #HolisticHealth #SelfCare 💕 #Wellness
#GutHealth #Nutrition #Diet #Microbiome #EatWellLiveWell #HolisticHealth #SelfCare 💕 #Wellness
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How can you figure out what you truly want in life? From the recent issue of the magazine, here's how to find your purpose. www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/...
February 5, 2026 at 9:52 PM
How can you figure out what you truly want in life? From the recent issue of the magazine, here's how to find your purpose. www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/...
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Living in a way that aligns with your identity and values is important. But if you do it in a way that ignores the realities of the world, it’s not going to go well. There is a workable middle ground. #mentalhealth #identity
February 5, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Living in a way that aligns with your identity and values is important. But if you do it in a way that ignores the realities of the world, it’s not going to go well. There is a workable middle ground. #mentalhealth #identity
The "winter blues" are rough, but there are things we can do to take the edge off! 🥶🤔
Get outside, even if you need to put on more layers, to get more sunlight, movement, and social interaction.
Link threaded below with more info! 🤔🥶🧣🧥🧤☀️
Get outside, even if you need to put on more layers, to get more sunlight, movement, and social interaction.
Link threaded below with more info! 🤔🥶🧣🧥🧤☀️
February 4, 2026 at 8:44 PM
The "winter blues" are rough, but there are things we can do to take the edge off! 🥶🤔
Get outside, even if you need to put on more layers, to get more sunlight, movement, and social interaction.
Link threaded below with more info! 🤔🥶🧣🧥🧤☀️
Get outside, even if you need to put on more layers, to get more sunlight, movement, and social interaction.
Link threaded below with more info! 🤔🥶🧣🧥🧤☀️
Oof, those winter "blahs" 🥶😮💨Purposefully doing things we enjoy (which psychologists call "behavioral activation") is one thing we can do to ease the winter blues! 🖌️📚✍🏼🎶🏂🏼⛷️
More info at the link threaded below! 💪🏼🤓
#winterblues #seasonaldepression #seasonaldepressiontips #dowhatyoulove #DrMattB
More info at the link threaded below! 💪🏼🤓
#winterblues #seasonaldepression #seasonaldepressiontips #dowhatyoulove #DrMattB
February 3, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Oof, those winter "blahs" 🥶😮💨Purposefully doing things we enjoy (which psychologists call "behavioral activation") is one thing we can do to ease the winter blues! 🖌️📚✍🏼🎶🏂🏼⛷️
More info at the link threaded below! 💪🏼🤓
#winterblues #seasonaldepression #seasonaldepressiontips #dowhatyoulove #DrMattB
More info at the link threaded below! 💪🏼🤓
#winterblues #seasonaldepression #seasonaldepressiontips #dowhatyoulove #DrMattB
Talk about winter blues 🩻😮💨
It’s nice here but I injured by ankle and have had surgery and multiple appointments, so I’ve experienced a similar effect (also why I still have Christmas up at the end of January).
It’s nice here but I injured by ankle and have had surgery and multiple appointments, so I’ve experienced a similar effect (also why I still have Christmas up at the end of January).
January 30, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Talk about winter blues 🩻😮💨
It’s nice here but I injured by ankle and have had surgery and multiple appointments, so I’ve experienced a similar effect (also why I still have Christmas up at the end of January).
It’s nice here but I injured by ankle and have had surgery and multiple appointments, so I’ve experienced a similar effect (also why I still have Christmas up at the end of January).
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New Episode - I chat with Dr Ben Sedley - psychologist, author & speaker. You'll here about Ben's career path, his foundations in rock & his work helping people of all ages cope with life's challenges through self-compassion and ACT.
Listen via link in bio or wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen via link in bio or wherever you get your podcasts.
January 26, 2026 at 9:14 AM
New Episode - I chat with Dr Ben Sedley - psychologist, author & speaker. You'll here about Ben's career path, his foundations in rock & his work helping people of all ages cope with life's challenges through self-compassion and ACT.
Listen via link in bio or wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen via link in bio or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Self-Care When You’re Overwhelmed www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/self-care-wh...
Self-Care When You’re Overwhelmed - Live Well with Sharon Martin
It's important to practice self-care when you're overwhelmed and stressed. Use these tips to prioritize self-care when you need it most.
www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Self-Care When You’re Overwhelmed www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/self-care-wh...
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Feeling Lonely? How to Build Connection and Belonging | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conq...
Feeling Lonely? How to Build Connection and Belonging
Loneliness isn’t just about being alone. Find out what's at the root of your loneliness and how to start building meaningful connections.
www.psychologytoday.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Feeling Lonely? How to Build Connection and Belonging | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conq...
What causes "the winter blues" (aka seasonal depression)? 🥶🤔
Causes include: reduced sunlight, fewer activities going on after the holidays, and less overall social engagement.
Link 🧵 with more info! 🤔🥶😞🤲🏻🙌🏻❄️
#thewinterblues #seasonaldepression #seasonaldepressioninfo #mentalhealthtips #DrMattB
Causes include: reduced sunlight, fewer activities going on after the holidays, and less overall social engagement.
Link 🧵 with more info! 🤔🥶😞🤲🏻🙌🏻❄️
#thewinterblues #seasonaldepression #seasonaldepressioninfo #mentalhealthtips #DrMattB
January 28, 2026 at 7:25 PM
What causes "the winter blues" (aka seasonal depression)? 🥶🤔
Causes include: reduced sunlight, fewer activities going on after the holidays, and less overall social engagement.
Link 🧵 with more info! 🤔🥶😞🤲🏻🙌🏻❄️
#thewinterblues #seasonaldepression #seasonaldepressioninfo #mentalhealthtips #DrMattB
Causes include: reduced sunlight, fewer activities going on after the holidays, and less overall social engagement.
Link 🧵 with more info! 🤔🥶😞🤲🏻🙌🏻❄️
#thewinterblues #seasonaldepression #seasonaldepressioninfo #mentalhealthtips #DrMattB
The Winter Blues 🥶😞 Oftentimes people can experience symptoms of depression, or just lower mood, in the colder months: just after the holidays, or even starting in the fall.
Link in bio for more, and stay tuned for more on the topic, including tips for coping with this experience ❄️😩🤔🛷
Link in bio for more, and stay tuned for more on the topic, including tips for coping with this experience ❄️😩🤔🛷
January 27, 2026 at 8:38 PM
The Winter Blues 🥶😞 Oftentimes people can experience symptoms of depression, or just lower mood, in the colder months: just after the holidays, or even starting in the fall.
Link in bio for more, and stay tuned for more on the topic, including tips for coping with this experience ❄️😩🤔🛷
Link in bio for more, and stay tuned for more on the topic, including tips for coping with this experience ❄️😩🤔🛷
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December 11, 2024 at 9:57 PM
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My new research with Matt Jay shows 1 in 4 of all children require services because they do not achieve a basi level of wellbeing
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
One in four children in England need social care services by 18, study reveals
New research shows scale of crisis, sparking fears over impact of poverty and funding cuts on young people
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2025 at 8:21 AM
My new research with Matt Jay shows 1 in 4 of all children require services because they do not achieve a basi level of wellbeing
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Is weight loss surgery an "easy way out"? 🤔
Some people think that weight loss surgery is an "easy way out" or "magic bullet", and even a sign of laziness, but the process actually takes *a lot* of work -- in behavior change and beyond.
Link 🧵 with more! 💪🏼🙌🏼🤓
Some people think that weight loss surgery is an "easy way out" or "magic bullet", and even a sign of laziness, but the process actually takes *a lot* of work -- in behavior change and beyond.
Link 🧵 with more! 💪🏼🙌🏼🤓
January 21, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Is weight loss surgery an "easy way out"? 🤔
Some people think that weight loss surgery is an "easy way out" or "magic bullet", and even a sign of laziness, but the process actually takes *a lot* of work -- in behavior change and beyond.
Link 🧵 with more! 💪🏼🙌🏼🤓
Some people think that weight loss surgery is an "easy way out" or "magic bullet", and even a sign of laziness, but the process actually takes *a lot* of work -- in behavior change and beyond.
Link 🧵 with more! 💪🏼🙌🏼🤓
Many people aim to lose weight at the beginning of the year, so it's a great time to talk about the psychology of weight loss and weight loss surgery! 💪🏼
People think weight loss surgery is an easy way out or a magic bullet that the patient used because they couldn't lose weight in other ways.
People think weight loss surgery is an easy way out or a magic bullet that the patient used because they couldn't lose weight in other ways.
January 20, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Many people aim to lose weight at the beginning of the year, so it's a great time to talk about the psychology of weight loss and weight loss surgery! 💪🏼
People think weight loss surgery is an easy way out or a magic bullet that the patient used because they couldn't lose weight in other ways.
People think weight loss surgery is an easy way out or a magic bullet that the patient used because they couldn't lose weight in other ways.
If you've done a New Year's Resolution, how it going? What's been helping you maintain them? What obstacles have you encountered? Share with us below! 👇🏼💪🏼🙌🏼
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#NewYearsResolutions #resolutions #behaviorchange #yougotthis #DrMattB
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#NewYearsResolutions #resolutions #behaviorchange #yougotthis #DrMattB
January 16, 2026 at 8:20 PM
If you've done a New Year's Resolution, how it going? What's been helping you maintain them? What obstacles have you encountered? Share with us below! 👇🏼💪🏼🙌🏼
[📸: Social Media Manager Kathryn practicing yoga! 💪🏼🧘🏼♀️🙌🏼]
#NewYearsResolutions #resolutions #behaviorchange #yougotthis #DrMattB
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#NewYearsResolutions #resolutions #behaviorchange #yougotthis #DrMattB
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✨ What does it mean to truly rise into your potential?
For me, rising is a declaration—it’s about embracing your inner power and stepping into the life you’re meant to lead.
🌟 What does rising into your full potential look like for you? Comment below or message me. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
For me, rising is a declaration—it’s about embracing your inner power and stepping into the life you’re meant to lead.
🌟 What does rising into your full potential look like for you? Comment below or message me. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
December 9, 2024 at 2:05 AM
✨ What does it mean to truly rise into your potential?
For me, rising is a declaration—it’s about embracing your inner power and stepping into the life you’re meant to lead.
🌟 What does rising into your full potential look like for you? Comment below or message me. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
For me, rising is a declaration—it’s about embracing your inner power and stepping into the life you’re meant to lead.
🌟 What does rising into your full potential look like for you? Comment below or message me. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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December 11, 2024 at 4:19 PM
A final tip here for sustaining New Year's Resolutions!! 🤔💪🏼 Engage in the new, desired behavior for the behavior itself, rather than focusing on the outcome.
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#NewYearsResolutions #resolutionstips #behaviorchange #yougotthis #DrMattB
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#NewYearsResolutions #resolutionstips #behaviorchange #yougotthis #DrMattB
January 14, 2026 at 8:04 PM
A final tip here for sustaining New Year's Resolutions!! 🤔💪🏼 Engage in the new, desired behavior for the behavior itself, rather than focusing on the outcome.
Link threaded below with more! 💪🏼🤔📒✍️🏼🤓😎
#NewYearsResolutions #resolutionstips #behaviorchange #yougotthis #DrMattB
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#NewYearsResolutions #resolutionstips #behaviorchange #yougotthis #DrMattB
Another tip for maintaining New Year's Resolutions (because it's hard and we could use it!!) 💪🏻 Tie your resolution to something that you already enjoy, such as listening to a podcast or audiobook that you like while doing the new activity.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Another tip for maintaining New Year's Resolutions (because it's hard and we could use it!!) 💪🏻 Tie your resolution to something that you already enjoy, such as listening to a podcast or audiobook that you like while doing the new activity.
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Continuing with New Year's Resolution tips! 🤔💪🏻
Fit your resolution into your routine in a way that you know will work for you (for example, doing new activities before or after work or on the weekends).
Link threaded below with more! 💪🏻✍️🏻🙌🏻😎
Fit your resolution into your routine in a way that you know will work for you (for example, doing new activities before or after work or on the weekends).
Link threaded below with more! 💪🏻✍️🏻🙌🏻😎
January 9, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Continuing with New Year's Resolution tips! 🤔💪🏻
Fit your resolution into your routine in a way that you know will work for you (for example, doing new activities before or after work or on the weekends).
Link threaded below with more! 💪🏻✍️🏻🙌🏻😎
Fit your resolution into your routine in a way that you know will work for you (for example, doing new activities before or after work or on the weekends).
Link threaded below with more! 💪🏻✍️🏻🙌🏻😎
Another tip for sustaining New Year's Resolutions 💪🏼✍🏼 Tie your resolution to something that you enjoy: hiking to get exercise, for example, if you enjoy hiking 🏞️🥾
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#NewYearsResolutions #sustainableresolutions #positivechange #behavioralhealth #DrMattB
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#NewYearsResolutions #sustainableresolutions #positivechange #behavioralhealth #DrMattB
January 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Another tip for sustaining New Year's Resolutions 💪🏼✍🏼 Tie your resolution to something that you enjoy: hiking to get exercise, for example, if you enjoy hiking 🏞️🥾
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#NewYearsResolutions #sustainableresolutions #positivechange #behavioralhealth #DrMattB
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#NewYearsResolutions #sustainableresolutions #positivechange #behavioralhealth #DrMattB
How can we have a better chance at successfully keeping resolutions? It can start with your choice of resolution 🤔💪🏻✍️🏻
Choose a resolution that has personal meaning and that you can tie to your values.
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Choose a resolution that has personal meaning and that you can tie to your values.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:27 PM
How can we have a better chance at successfully keeping resolutions? It can start with your choice of resolution 🤔💪🏻✍️🏻
Choose a resolution that has personal meaning and that you can tie to your values.
Link with more threaded! 🤔🤲🏻🙌🏻
Choose a resolution that has personal meaning and that you can tie to your values.
Link with more threaded! 🤔🤲🏻🙌🏻
Why are resolutions so hard to sustain sometimes?! 😩🤔
Because of the natural human tendency of "drift" -- the tendency to return to old, established habits -- they are difficult to keep going for the long-term.
Link threaded belpw with more info! 😫🤔💪🏻🙌🏻
Because of the natural human tendency of "drift" -- the tendency to return to old, established habits -- they are difficult to keep going for the long-term.
Link threaded belpw with more info! 😫🤔💪🏻🙌🏻
January 2, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Why are resolutions so hard to sustain sometimes?! 😩🤔
Because of the natural human tendency of "drift" -- the tendency to return to old, established habits -- they are difficult to keep going for the long-term.
Link threaded belpw with more info! 😫🤔💪🏻🙌🏻
Because of the natural human tendency of "drift" -- the tendency to return to old, established habits -- they are difficult to keep going for the long-term.
Link threaded belpw with more info! 😫🤔💪🏻🙌🏻