Roger D. Lin, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist

Sleep is an important part of our health. Quality sleep contributes to better mood, cognitive function, immune system, and weight...

Control is a natural human tendency, rooted in our desire for security, predictability, and a sense of stability over our lives. However,...

Our world is filled with uncertainties, stressors, and constant demands, that it's no wonder that anxiety has become a prevalent issue....

You can build your mental toughness by: 1. Grit: Grit is having passion and perseverance toward a goal despite obstacles and...

There are four major models that explain the relationship between Christianity and Psychology (Mental Health). There are other models and...

Impulsive behavior is doing something without thinking about the consequences. For some people, they may call their impulsivity, "being...

We all die. No one lives forever. Everyone's life will end some day. This is reality. Death is an inevitable part of our human life. It...

A "variable schedule of reward" is a strategy marketers use to keep consumers repeating the same behavior. It is also called,...

Fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) is a strategy used in many industries (sales, advertising, marketing, public relations, politics,...

What is dopamine? Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a brain chemical. Dopamine is a chemical that sends signals inside your brains....

Defense mechanisms are unconscious psychological responses that protect you from feelings of anxiety, threats to your self-esteem, and...

As a psychologist, I am encouraged that mental health has become mainstream. The shift from "mental illness" to "mental health" has been...

How to cope when you don't get what you want is an important life skill. We are desire driven creatures. We have urges, wants, needs,...

What is the "psychology of religion"? The psychology of religion is using psychological methods to understand religion. Psychological...

In the Netflix series, "Beef", the main character Danny Cho, played by Steven Yeun, says this line, "Western therapy doesn’t work on...

Money is a necessary part of life. Whether you have a lot of it or just a little, it is helpful to understand our thoughts, beliefs,...

What you believe affects your life. Your beliefs will directly affect your thoughts, attitude, mindset, decision, and your entire life...

What is retail therapy? Retail therapy is buying something to make ourselves feel better. There are many reasons why retail therapy...

Some people reach a point of their spiritual journey where they need to deconstruct what they know, believe, and are doing in their...

I've been to therapy, I talk with mental heath professionals a lot, and I am one myself. I am also a Christian, a follower of Jesus....