Break the Rumination Cycle: Six Steps to Reclaim Your Mind
This guide outlines practical steps based on evidence-supported treatment approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Each step teaches you how to step out of the mental loop and return to your life.
Woman’s World: Howie Mandel Opens up About His OCD: ‘When You’re Drowning, You Need To Say Help!’
Dr. Melissa contributes expert insights to Woman’s World in the piece on Howie Mandel, explaining how intrusive thoughts work in OCD, how they’re treated, and why speaking up matters for mental health awareness.
Washington Times: Researchers find mothers’ mental health declined faster during COVID-19
Dr. Melissa discusses a study featured in The Washington Times revealing that between 2016-2023, maternal mental health in the U.S. has worsened—especially for single, lower-income, and underinsured mothers—and calls for greater support and policy change.
