Media

Alan’s

Brody, Liz. (2011, June). Outrage! The Secret that’s Killing Four Women a Day. Glamour. 222.

Steele, J. (2012). ‘Seals anticipate stress, calm selves, study says’, The Union Tribune, 8 March, p. 1.

Sarah’s

On PBS and NPR, Sarah discusses the recent Southern California wildfires and the unique challenge they pose to caring for loved ones with dementia. (KPBS-TV; KPBS-FM; 2025)

Dementia and Wildfires: How to care for your vulnerable loved ones during an emergency


On ABC, Sarah provides insight into the mental health impacts of the ongoing Los Angeles fires and how to cope. (ABC KGTV-SD; 2025)

Managing Wildfire Anxiety


On ABC, Sarah discusses how to heal after the suicide of a loved one. Suicide awareness and prevention. Watch it below. (ABC KGTV-SD; 2024)

Finding Healing After Suicide


On PBS, in In Search of Hope: Veterans Turn to Psychedelic Drug in Tijuana to Treat Depression and PTSD, Sarah discusses the rise of ibogaine as an illegal off label treatment for PTSD and the dangers of using alternative therapies. Watch it below. (KPBS-TV; KPBS-FM; 2024)

The Dangers of Off Label Ibogaine


On ABC, Sarah discusses how to manage election anxiety—for you and your kids. Watch it below. (ABC KGTV-SD; 2024)

Election Anxiety


On ABC, Sarah discusses how to cope with trauma and anxiety when politics turn violent. Watch it below. (ABC KGTV-SD; 2024)

Stress after violence in politics


On ABC, Sarah discusses Heat Anxiety and how to stay mentally cool in the heat. Watch it below. (ABC KGTV-SD; 2024)


On Fox, Sarah helps San Diegans manage holiday-related stress and anxiety.  How to regain balance and when it may be time to seek professional help. Watch it below. (FOX KUSI-TV; 2023)

Dealing with Holiday Stress


On ABC, Sarah discusses how viewing graphic images and videos related to the Hamas-Israel war may impact mental health. Sarah reviews the importance of finding balance, practicing self-care, and connecting with loved ones in times of stress. Watch it below. (ABC KGTV-SD; 2023)

Dealing with stress during the Hamas-Israel War


On ABC, Sarah discusses the top four major signs in determining if a person is on the brink of becoming violent. Watch it below. (ABC KGTV-SD; 2023)

Will they be Violent? Insight from a medical professional


On PBS, Sarah serves as medical expert on PTSD and the importance of seeking help.  This story is related to San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher’s medical leave to seek treatment for an alcohol addiction he links to long-time suffering from PTSD. Watch it below. (KPBS-TV; KPBS-FM; 2023)

Struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder— When to get help


On CBS, Sarah discusses Valentine’s Day— battling through the holiday and the importance of self love. Watch it below. (CBS KFMB-SD and KFMB-CW; 2023)

Finding Self-Love this Valentine's Day