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At Stress and Relaxation Services of America, PLLC, we understand that Mental Health Matters. Dr. Di Paolo is dedicated to helping individuals facing all types of mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, those facing divorce, new diagnoses such as ADHD, and those with medical conditions, trauma, terminal illness, and more. Stress and Relaxation Services of America makes psychotherapy, mental health coaching, and end-of-life planning accessible via private in-office and telehealth platforms. Contact us today and find out how we can help you on your journey to mental wellness.

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selected scientific journal article publications

--- Berger, L., Topitzes, J., & Di Paolo, M. (2024). Training master of social work students in brief intervention for unhealthy alcohol use: Results of a validated adherence assessment. Substance Use & Addiction Journal, 45(2), 299–306. 

--- Johnson, K. T., Merritt M. M., Zawadzki, M J., Di Paolo, & M. R., Ayazi, M. (2019). Cardiovascular and affective responses to speech and anger: Proactive benefits of a single brief session of mindfulness meditation. Journal of Applied Biobehav. Research. 

--- Ayazi, M., Johnson, K. T., Merritt, M. M., Di Paolo, M. R., Edwards, C. L., Koenig, H. G., & Bennett, G. G. (2018). Religiosity, Education, John Henryism Active Coping, and Cardiovascular Responses to Anger Recall for African American Men. Journal of Black Psychology, 44(4), 295-321.

--- Merritt, M. M., Zawadzki, M. J., Di Paolo, M. R., Johnson, K. T., & Ayazi, M. (2017). Positivity and less stress in self-selected relaxing activities predicts less depressive symptoms and better sleep quality for high trait ruminators and active copers. Journal of Leisure Studies, 36(6), 838-851.

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