Elvis was such a giant figure to young people in the mid-1950's that the global amnesic, Henry Molaison (HM) remembered some muddled information about him even although he could consciously remember little else from eleven years before his brain surgery in 1953. Elvis was first heard on the radio in 1954. Read More

When individuals need help, or groups are victimized, witnesses often remain passive. But research and real life examples show the great power of “active bystanders.” Sometimes even single individuals have huge impact. At other times it requires people to join, or the power of governments, to help or protect people, or develop harmonious relations between groups. Read More

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As a psychologist, I am frequently inspired by the resiliency people display in everyday life. Through the Internet and the power of social networking, I have met amazing people whose stories need to be told. Let me introduce you to Marla Genova, a woman who has worked hard to confront her own social anxiety, and ultimately, help others do the same. Read More

We are pleased to have Lawrence H. Bloom, a New York and New Jersey based matrimonial attorney present his views of divorce as a client - and not just as an attorney. Read More

Students procrastinate. Teachers know it, students do too. The thing is, teachers can reinforce procrastination and undermine motivation. Here's a student's account of how this happens. Read More

Addictive behaviors are appealing because they offer immediate relief from psychological pain and anxiety. However the relief is only temporary, never provideing a lasting solution to our problems. When we "sober up" we find that our emotional pain is still there. Read More

     Family systems therapists are a rare breed, for we see the world from a different angle. Simply put, our particular slant is that we look for the interconnections and relationships between people instead of seeing people as separate independent individuals. Read More

We sit at the kitchen table, brushing off the chill of a winter evening. Gloria puts down her coffee mug and reaches for a picture of her children. Through tears, she tells me about her oldest son’s life, and quietly laughs when describing his antics. He died three years ago, and she obviously misses him. Read More

There are at least three reasons to believe that violent video games might be even more harmful than violent TV programs and films. Read More

I encountered a young man, around 12-years-old, who was hearing voices. Prior "treatment" included: prescribing psychotropic drugs to suppress the voices or telling him to ignore the experience. During my consultations with him, I sought to journey with him, to build a connection where he would feel safe to share his experience. Read More

Our basic self-perception is shaped by both positive and negative programming from our past. Early experiences that we never imagined would have impacted our way of seeing ourselves remain the sources for inaccurate self-criticism throughout our lives. Read More

The mobster Jimmy Burke was renowned both for his spectacular generosity and his terrifying cruelty. How could two traits that seem so different co-exist in the same person? The answer to this question has important implications for our understanding of human altruism. Read More

How we partition the minutes in an hour may affect punctuality. Psychologist Robert Levine observed that most Americans assess punctuality in 5-minute intervals, whereas most Arabs assess punctuality in quarters of an hour (i.e., 15-minute intervals). Read More

In hindsight, it's clear that a few things got lost during the shuffle that was the Feminist movement.  Chief among these was the idea that men and women might be different but also complementary, and that the dyad was more resilient than either one alone. Read More

Even in the spotlight of the demise, or at least bankruptcy of Kodak, many people believe in their ability to divine which stocks to buy and hold forever. Regardless of the fact that once great institutions with eminent positions in our economy will disappear, we hold steadfastly to our belief in our ability to 'know' better. Read More

Be as kind and generous to yourself as you would be to a hopeful, emerging artist who was asking for your encouragement. Read More

I am excited to introduce you to Kat Fulton, a board-certified music therapist based in San Diego who is the brains behind the blog Rhythm for Good. She writes regularly about music therapy, drumming, and wellness and believes that everyone with a heartbeat is born with rhythm. Read More

Emotional support comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Having the desire and ability to be giving to your partner is far more important than doing it exactly right. Here are some tips to help you nourish each other's hearts. Read More

It's hard to trust others if you don't trust yourself. Want to build more trusting relationships at work? Start with self-trust. Read More

It's cliche to say that technology is changing our lives, but with all of these new ways to connect to family, friends, colleagues and the rest of the world, there's a common assumption that these new technologies must be dramatically altering our networks and relationships. Read More

What can one say to a teenage girl who either wielded a weapon or masterminded a fatal assault? So far, we have solid data on treatments only for boys at risk for psychopathy. What about the girls? Read More

After almost seven years of marriage, Heidi Klum and Seal have decided to part. Many people were surprised by their announcement since they made such a point of telling the public how truly happy they were. Read More

I'm no expert in audiences, but I imagine portraying Henry Hill as the dad he really was would ruin some of the fun of watching such a well-constructed piece of art. Read More

Anyone who has spent any amount of time with me knows that I am addicted to puns. Wouldn't language be a whole lot better if it were clearer and didn't allow for all this word play? Read More

I'm so excited for my friend Susan Cain. Her terrific new book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, just came out two days ago, and already it has been the subject of a huge amount of buzz, discussion, and debate. Read More

A recent article in the New York Times investigated events and attitudes that led Apple to outsource the manufacture of its iPhone rather than continue to employ Americans to do the job. Read More

Play is essential for animals, nonhuman and human. Radio Netherlands Worldwide has just produced a show with a number of interviews on the importance of play. Worldwide there's a move to curtail play. This is highly detrimental. We must let children be the animals they have the right to be and we can learn a lot from other animals. Read More

From drugs to digital worlds, researchers are testing innovative treatments for PTSD. Read More

One of the most essential, crucial ingredients to happiness is awareness. Awareness is an incredibly powerful tool to help us change. Read More