The Mental Hygienist

Infidelity

How to Avoid Summertime Infidelity

Zachary Alti LCSW on May 30, 2024

How can we navigate the boundaries of healthy romantic relationships as the thermometer ticks upward?

Gratitude

COVID and the Great Baseline Lowering

Zachary Alti LCSW on January 10, 2022

How can we live our best lives if quarantine is back for a bit? What lessons do quarantine, illness, and forced baseline lowering have for us?

Depression

Don't Worry, Depression Has Got Your Back

Zachary Alti LCSW on January 1, 2021

Depression is simply a signal telling us that we need rest. What causes it, however, can be a little more complex.

Gender

Is My Partner Bored by Me?

Zachary Alti LCSW on December 28, 2020

Why some partners seem uninterested in their significant other's stories.

Friends

COVID and the Spirit of the Holidays

Zachary Alti LCSW on December 14, 2020

The holidays are a time of celebration with friends and family. Here are some tips to make this holiday season a time of coziness and connection amid the unusual challenges of 2020

Transference

How to Get the Most Out of Therapy

Zachary Alti LCSW on September 29, 2020

Make sure you're maximizing your time, money, and emotional labor in therapy with these tips.

Addiction

Read This If You May Be Working Out Too Much

Zachary Alti LCSW on September 28, 2020

A problematic relationship to exercise can creep up on you. Here are some things to consider.

CBD

Marijuana: The Risks and Benefits

Zachary Alti LCSW on September 27, 2020

Marijuana is neither a harmless herb nor a demon weed. This post will explore some of the benefits and risks associated with marijuana use.

Productivity

Productivity and Caffeine

Zachary Alti LCSW on June 27, 2020

Need that cup of coffee to get things done? What if it's costing you future productivity?

Stress

Outsource Your Stress to a Therapist During COVID

Zachary Alti LCSW on May 17, 2020

COVID represents a challenging time. Outsource your stress to a professional therapist.

Health

8 Strategies for Staying Healthy During Quarantine

Zachary Alti LCSW on April 5, 2020

Strategies for improving your immune resistance and maintaining your physical and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gratitude

Gratitude in a Time of Pandemic

Zachary Alti LCSW on March 25, 2020

Gratitude can be a powerful tool for resilience in the face of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Health

Maintaining Mental and Physical Health During COVID-19

Zachary Alti LCSW on March 22, 2020

Usable strategies for maintaining mental and physical health during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2019-2020.

Productivity

The Productivity Paradox and Stoicism

Zachary Alti LCSW on February 24, 2020

You can get a lot done in a New York minute… at least you used to be able to. Some have figured out how to optimize their productivity despite a drop in productivity nationwide.