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Bobbi Wegner, PsyD

Specialty in Clinical Health Psychology, Stress, Parenting/Modern Families

Dr. Bobbi Wegner is a clinical psychologist, lecturer at Harvard, author, advisor, writer and international speaker. She is the founder and CEO of Groops, an online platform that provides support groups and guided conversations around mental health issues and everyday worries.

Dr. Wegner writes and speaks internationally on modern mental health. She has a column in Psychology Today, is a parenting expert on NBC News Learn, is on the Today Show parenting team, and has spoken on or written for numerous popular publications including NPR, Harvard Health Blog, The Associated Press, and Mind Body Green, to name a few. She is the author of Raising Feminist Boys: How to Talk to Your Child about Gender, Consent, and Empathy, and has given several TEDx talks on the subject.

Given her interest in mental health, access, innovation, and entrepreneurship, Dr. Wegner teaches Groups and Culture and Motivation at Harvard.

Practice names

Lecturer in Human Development and Psychology, Harvard Graduate School of Education

Education and training

2007-2008 - APA-Approved Internship in Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY

2003-2008 0 Doctor of Psychology (with specialization in Clinical Health Psychology), William James College, Newton, MA

1997-2001 - Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Trinity College, Hartford, CT

Awards

David Strauss, Ph.D. Memorial Award at American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Conference (2006)

Certifications

Dr. Wegner is licensed in Massachusets, New York and Minnesota.

Articles from Bobbi Wegner, PsyD

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Anorexia is an eating disorder that causes an intense fear of gaining weight. People with anorexia severely restrict the food they eat, leading to extreme weight loss. Treatment includes talk therapy, nutritional counseling, family therapy or a support group, and possibly medication.

Protect Your Mental Health During the Pandemic

Mental illnesses are on the rise during the pandemic. They are triggering issues in people who didn’t have any before, and making mental health worse in those who were already struggling. Being aware of its impact and taking steps to protect your mental health can help improve your wellbeing.

Bulimia is the most common eating disorder. Behavior includes binging (overeating) and purging (getting rid of the calories). The goal of treatment is to learn to notice unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors while developing positive coping skills.

Insomnia: Causes & Common Questions

Insomnia is when it takes a long time to fall asleep, or you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t fall back asleep. It can lead to other issues in your life, but there are ways to try to get a better night’s sleep.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is when people alternate between having an elevated mood (mania) and depression. It can be very disruptive to your life if untreated. Usually therapy and medications can reduce episodes and help people lead a healthy life.

Depersonalization/ Derealization Disorder

Depersonalization/derealization disorder is a type of dissociative disorder where you feel detached from your thoughts, feelings, body, sensations, or your surroundings. It’s often caused by a traumatic experience.

Schizophrenia is a serious, chronic mental disorder that is diagnosed when people are in their teens, 20s, or 30s. People with schizophrenia may have hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. They may have trouble with work, self-care, and relationships. Schizophrenia is not curable but is treatable with medication and therapy.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

If you are overwhelmed by worry and feel anxious more often than not, you may have a generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It interferes with daily activities. You may have difficulty concentrating, poor sleep, fatigue, and irritability.

Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder where you have repeated bouts of intense anxiety, called panic attacks. You become so worried about having a panic attack that it is all you think about. It can be treated with talk therapy and medications.

Why Do I Feel Numb?

Feeling numb can be very distressing. It’s usually caused by PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other conditions.

Anorexia is an eating disorder that causes an intense fear of gaining weight. People with anorexia severely restrict the food they eat, leading to extreme weight loss. Treatment includes talk therapy, nutritional counseling, family therapy or a support group, and possibly medication.

Protect Your Mental Health During the Pandemic

Mental illnesses are on the rise during the pandemic. They are triggering issues in people who didn’t have any before, and making mental health worse in those who were already struggling. Being aware of its impact and taking steps to protect your mental health can help improve your wellbeing.

Bulimia is the most common eating disorder. Behavior includes binging (overeating) and purging (getting rid of the calories). The goal of treatment is to learn to notice unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors while developing positive coping skills.

Insomnia: Causes & Common Questions

Insomnia is when it takes a long time to fall asleep, or you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t fall back asleep. It can lead to other issues in your life, but there are ways to try to get a better night’s sleep.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is when people alternate between having an elevated mood (mania) and depression. It can be very disruptive to your life if untreated. Usually therapy and medications can reduce episodes and help people lead a healthy life.

Depersonalization/ Derealization Disorder

Depersonalization/derealization disorder is a type of dissociative disorder where you feel detached from your thoughts, feelings, body, sensations, or your surroundings. It’s often caused by a traumatic experience.

Schizophrenia is a serious, chronic mental disorder that is diagnosed when people are in their teens, 20s, or 30s. People with schizophrenia may have hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. They may have trouble with work, self-care, and relationships. Schizophrenia is not curable but is treatable with medication and therapy.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

If you are overwhelmed by worry and feel anxious more often than not, you may have a generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It interferes with daily activities. You may have difficulty concentrating, poor sleep, fatigue, and irritability.

Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder where you have repeated bouts of intense anxiety, called panic attacks. You become so worried about having a panic attack that it is all you think about. It can be treated with talk therapy and medications.

Why Do I Feel Numb?

Feeling numb can be very distressing. It’s usually caused by PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other conditions.

Anorexia is an eating disorder that causes an intense fear of gaining weight. People with anorexia severely restrict the food they eat, leading to extreme weight loss. Treatment includes talk therapy, nutritional counseling, family therapy or a support group, and possibly medication.

Protect Your Mental Health During the Pandemic

Mental illnesses are on the rise during the pandemic. They are triggering issues in people who didn’t have any before, and making mental health worse in those who were already struggling. Being aware of its impact and taking steps to protect your mental health can help improve your wellbeing.

Bulimia is the most common eating disorder. Behavior includes binging (overeating) and purging (getting rid of the calories). The goal of treatment is to learn to notice unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors while developing positive coping skills.

Insomnia: Causes & Common Questions

Insomnia is when it takes a long time to fall asleep, or you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t fall back asleep. It can lead to other issues in your life, but there are ways to try to get a better night’s sleep.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is when people alternate between having an elevated mood (mania) and depression. It can be very disruptive to your life if untreated. Usually therapy and medications can reduce episodes and help people lead a healthy life.

Depersonalization/ Derealization Disorder

Depersonalization/derealization disorder is a type of dissociative disorder where you feel detached from your thoughts, feelings, body, sensations, or your surroundings. It’s often caused by a traumatic experience.

Schizophrenia is a serious, chronic mental disorder that is diagnosed when people are in their teens, 20s, or 30s. People with schizophrenia may have hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. They may have trouble with work, self-care, and relationships. Schizophrenia is not curable but is treatable with medication and therapy.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

If you are overwhelmed by worry and feel anxious more often than not, you may have a generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It interferes with daily activities. You may have difficulty concentrating, poor sleep, fatigue, and irritability.

Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder where you have repeated bouts of intense anxiety, called panic attacks. You become so worried about having a panic attack that it is all you think about. It can be treated with talk therapy and medications.

Why Do I Feel Numb?

Feeling numb can be very distressing. It’s usually caused by PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other conditions.

Publication Highlights

Visit Dr. Wegner's blog on the Psychology Today Website.

Ted Talk: RaisingConscious Boys in an Unconscious World

Ted Talk: Femenist Boys are our Future Men