Gerald T O'Brien PhD

I am a clinical psychologist and the former Associate Director of the Anxiety & Agoraphobia Treatment Center in Bala Cynwyd, PA...now retired, as of 12/31/2021!

[Gerald T O'Brien PhD @geraldtobrien]

PSCP Annual Banquet and Fundraiser Recap https://t.co/Xg5t3h5yrE

[Gerald T O'Brien PhD @geraldtobrien]

@uiowa I started grad school (Psychology) at Iowa in 1972 and took Cambus frequently to get from Hawkeye Court (then married student) apartments to and from main campus. It was great to have it!

[PhilaPsychology @PhillyPsych]

June is Pride Month!

[PhilaPsychology @PhillyPsych]

Today is say something nice day, be sure to share kindness!

[Herren Talks @HerrenTalks]

Did you know that Alcohol Use Disorder kills over 3 million people each year? April is Alcohol Awareness Month - an opportunity to share facts and start a conversation. Don't wait - start the conversation. #HerrenTalks #firstday #justone #alcoholawarenessmonth2023

[Gerald T O'Brien PhD @geraldtobrien]

I never knew about the "Human Library." I think it is a fabulous concept. Apparently, there are library "branches" in some locations in the U.S. Meeting & listening to people fr. other backgrounds and in different circumstances is 1 way to lessen conflicts and misunderstandings.

[Tansu Yegen @TansuYegen]

In Denmark, there are libraries where you can borrow a person instead of a book to listen to their life story for 30 minutes. The goal is to fight prejudice. Each person has a title -
"unemployed," "refugee," "bipolar," and etc. - but listening to their story you realize how much you shouldn't "judge a book by its cover." This innovative project is active in 85+ countries. It is called The Human Library.

[Gerald T O'Brien PhD @geraldtobrien]

The N.Y. Post (never the most reliable news source!) recently published several articles claiming that individuals with OCD have increased risks of becoming radicalized and/or violent. These claims are inaccurate and harmful. The OCD Foundation rebuttal follows:

[International OCD Foundation @IOCDF]

.@nypost We’re issuing this response today in regard to your recent article on OCD.

It is factually fraught, harmful, and not based in proven science. As a result, we would like to see it taken down.

In short: Do Better.

Full response: https://t.co/HMwc5MAvzD

[Gerald T O'Brien PhD @geraldtobrien]

Vitamin D Supplementation Linked to Fewer Suicide Attempts https://t.co/wzQUgrscXs via @medscape Note that this finding applied particularly to individuals with below normal Vitamin D levels, which occurs more frequently among military veterans, particularly black veterans.

[Gerald T O'Brien PhD @geraldtobrien]

Excellent, science-based video re morning routines and regulation of dopamine, motivation, mood, and more: #mood #motivation #wellness

The Optimal Morning Routine - Andrew Huberman https://t.co/B6PUHNKv25

[Dale A. Stiles @daleastiles]

In that search, I found a post on Twitter. I've taken a screenshot, but will also provide a link to that post so they can receive credit for their work. https://t.co/MRWmwGiaVa After all, I think it is their like count that should be going up, not mine.

[Gerald T O'Brien PhD @geraldtobrien]

https://t.co/zCYSroYrTJ

[Blackbaud @blackbaud]

Happy #NationalNonprofitDay for those of you in the U.S. (and around the 🌏 )! Thank you for all the great work you do to build a better world. How is your organization celebrating the day internally with employees or externally with supporters? #socialgood

[Obsessively OCD @obsessivelyocd]

It is difficult to have intrusive thoughts and not respond to them. No one wants to agree with thoughts that go entirely against their values and beliefs. However - it is possible. Each time you resist, your brain learns that maybe you can tolerate the discomfort after all.

[Gerald T O'Brien PhD @geraldtobrien]

Be well everybody!

[Brown Psychiatry and Human Behavior @BrownPsychiatry]

“#CLASP targets multiple risk factors for suicide using a unique combination of formats (in-person and telephone) and therapeutic strategies (values-goals clarification, problem solving, significant other support),” all of which are described in the book, says @ivanmiller3. (3/5)

[Brown Psychiatry and Human Behavior @BrownPsychiatry]

Tomorrow, clinicians everywhere have access to a highly successful, evidence-based roadmap for reducing #suicide risk in vulnerable patients written by @BrownPsychiatry professors @LMWeinstockPhD, @ivanmiller3 and Brandon Gaudiano, PhD. (1/5)

[Howie Mandel @howiemandel]

Im partnering w/ the leading OCD-specific online therapy company @treatmyocd to put an end to the misunderstanding and stigma around OCD. Through the #KnowOCD campaign, we’re creating a world where everyone understands OCD & can access effective treatment. https://t.co/kmg2285bnR

[Gerald T O'Brien PhD @geraldtobrien]

Hymn for the Hurting https://t.co/5WiWtzbSfg

[Gerald T O'Brien PhD @geraldtobrien]

Suggestions from a school psychologist: How to talk with children about school violence: https://t.co/7UKcQmr8hI