Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Facial clues to conversational intentions

Feeling the subtle shifts in a conversation with your face When I sit across from someone, I notice how their face shifts—tiny movements around the eyes, a flicker of a smile, a slight raise of the eyebrows—these are the unspoken words that speak just as loudly as their voice. It’s as if the face is […]

Published on May 9, 2025

Talk Therapy Rising, Psychiatric Med Use Declining

How shifting from pills to conversations can reshape your mental health journey Feeling overwhelmed by the endless options for managing mental health? You’re not alone. Many people notice that, over time, the way we approach emotional well-being is changing — moving toward more talking and less medicating. When you sit down with a therapist and […]

Published on May 9, 2025

Smart home devices used to monitor domestic workers raise safety concerns

How constant surveillance in smart homes affects the mental health of domestic workers Living in a home where every movement is watched can feel like walking through a fog of unseen eyes. For domestic workers, who often find themselves in intimate settings, the presence of smart home devices—cameras, voice assistants, motion sensors—can turn everyday moments […]

Published on May 9, 2025