The Impact of Summer Ending on Mental Health: Navigating the End of Summer Blues

As the sun sets on summer and we begin to trade in our swimsuits for sweaters, it’s not uncommon to feel a bit of a mood shift. The transition from the lazy, hazy days of summer to the cooler, more structured days of fall can bring about what many refer to as the "end of summer blues." If you’re feeling a little down as the season changes, you’re not alone! Let’s dive into why the end of summer can mess with your mood and what you can do to keep your mental health in check during this time.

Nikki Lacherza-DrewAugust 20, 2024Dr. Nikki, psychology, psychologist, NJ, NY, FL, VT, summer, fall, new beginnings, transitions, mental health, mental wellness, support, care, education, psychoeducation, routines, serotonin, sleep, melatonin, seasons

Spring Forward… into Better Sleep Hygiene!

If you saw that title and thought something along the lines of, “Oh great, someone else to tell me to leave my phone in the kitchen at night” I have good news! I’m not here to suggest you do (only) that.

What I DO want to do is help you make choices you’re ready for that maybe, just maybe, could improve your quality of sleep and how you feel the rest of the day.

Nikki Lacherza-DrewMarch 13, 2024Dr. Nikki, NJ, NY, FL, VT, psychology, psychologist, mental health, mental health awareness, it’s ok to not be ok, reduce the stigma, therapy, therapist, sleep, sleep hygiene, support, care, psychoeducation

Back-To-School Preparation

Does it feel like summer is going by too quickly? As we turn the calendar into August, the carefree days filled with vacations, outdoor fun, and less restricted routines begin to turn into more rigid schedules. So, how do we prepare ourselves for this inevitable change? Well, it may not be that difficult for adults to adjust to. But, how about our kids?

Nikki Lacherza-DrewAugust 1, 2023Dr. Nikki, psychology, psychologist, mental health, mental health awareness, it’s ok to not be ok, reduce the stigma, NJ, NY, CT, VT, FL, therapy, therapist, back to school, summer, kids, child, children, teens, tweens, adolescents, sleep, sleep hygiene, routines, reading, homework, independence, self-esteem, responsibilities, support, care, tips

5 Tips for Better Sleep Hygiene

It’s here! We gain an extra hour of sleep! Although many of us dread how early it becomes dark, most of us appreciate the extra hour of sleep we get. As we go into the shorter days of light, and into the holiday season, it is the perfect time to remember good sleep hygiene. Here are my top 5 tips when it comes to proper a healthy sleep routine.

Nikki Lacherza-DrewNovember 3, 2021Dr. Nikki, psychology, psychologist, therapy, therapist, mental health, mental health awareness, it's ok to not be ok, reduce the stigma, sleep, sleep hygiene, tired, fatigue, clocks changing, daylight savings, rest, bed, snore, exercise, mood, emotions, bedtime, relax, calm, blanket, pillow, NJ, NY, FL, VT

School's Out... Now What?

The end of the school year can be bittersweet. It’s the start of summer vacation where kids don’t have to be in a classroom for several weeks, their workload has decreased, they can sleep in and stay up late. It’s awesome! However, after having about 9 months of a routine, summer can be stressful for kids.

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