Deborah Serani, PsyD

Deborah Serani, PsyD, psychologist in private practice, adjunct professor, Adelphi University, and author of Depression in Later Life: An Essential Guide. DrDeborahSerani.com Study titled “Learning one’s genetic risk changes physiology independent of actual genetic risk,” by researchers at Stanford University, California, published in Nature Human Behaviour.

Surprising Danger of DNA Tests

Surprising Danger of DNA Tests

Deborah Serani, PsyD | April 15, 2019

Just knowing you have a genetic health risk can physically affect your body. Read this before getting that DNA test you’re considering

Is Trying to Be Perfect Stealing Your Happiness?

Is Trying to Be Perfect Stealing Your Happiness?

Deborah Serani, PsyD | June 22, 2018

Perfectionism is on the rise, causing anxiety and depression and holding people back. Here’s how to break the cycle of perfectionism and be happier.

Can Anxiety Make Me Sick?
Diseases & Conditions

Can Anxiety Make Me Sick?

Deborah Serani, PsyD | September 11, 2017

How to Stop Yourself from Throwing Up

How to Stop Yourself from Throwing Up

Deborah Serani, PsyD | February 6, 2014

If you get queasy easily, take a deep breath before you read this. Do you remember the scene in the…

When Sick People Get Hooked on Care

When Sick People Get Hooked on Care

Deborah Serani, PsyD | February 22, 2013

My friend’s elderly father was diagnosed with prostate cancer a few years ago. And at the time of this health…

Are You Still a Terrible Two?

Are You Still a Terrible Two?

Deborah Serani, PsyD | February 5, 2013

It’s natural for toddlers to test the waters with their parents and defy authority. In fact, their defiant behavior actually…

Six Ways to Truly Relax on Vacation
Travel

Six Ways to Truly Relax on Vacation

Deborah Serani, PsyD | July 10, 2012

We don’t need another study to tell us that vacations are good for our mental health. Time away from stress…