Depression is a common psychological disorder and, in these times, people are more depressed than ever.  In this podcast, Dr. Laurie explains what depression is, what its roots are and some things we can do about it.

In this episode, Dr. Laurie Appel and returning guest, psychotherapist Liza Gold discuss the treatment of anxiety, including what works and what doesn't and how COVID-19 has impacted their clients anxiety levels.

Anxiety can be crippling for some people.  In this podcast, Dr. Laurie begins a discussion of anxiety by explaining what anxiety is, why we have it and what we can do about it.

In this episode, Dr. Laurie meets again with guest Liza Gold to discuss another commonly diagnosed Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder.

Dr. Laurie invites special guest, NYC psychotherapist Liza Gold, on her show to talk about Narcissistic Personality Disorders.  Together they share information about diagnosis, treatment and relationships with individuals with NPD.

What is the psychological baggage that weighs us down?  In this podcast, Dr. Laurie explores some of the common psychological baggage that is addressed in therapy.

What makes therapy work?  How do people change through therapy? In this podcast, Dr. Laurie explains how therapy works by identifying the three important variables to a successful therapy.

Dr. Laurie discusses the primary concerns people have in dealing with the current Pandemic and offers advice on how to effectively cope.

In this episode, Dr. Laurie interviews special guest Jessica DeLuise, an culinary medicine specialist, to talk about the relationship between the foods we eat and our mental health.

What is mental health?  What causes mental health disorders and what factors can contribute to a person's mental health or mental distress?  This is the first, and introductory, episode in a series devoted to addressing general mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, depression, nutrition, stress and other mental health topics.

How do we raise kids with high and healthy self-esteem?  In this episode, Dr. Laurie focuses on four factors that will help your child develop a stable and consistently positive self-image.