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Relationships
How to Manage People Who Are Always Seeking Conflict

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on March 26, 2024

Some personalities induce others into conflicts, causing them to feel confused and frustrated. Understanding the conflict-seeker is key to navigating these situations.

Some personalities induce others into conflicts, causing them to feel confused and frustrated. Understanding the conflict-seeker is key to navigating these situations.

Depression
How to Reduce the Risk of Another Depressive Episode

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on December 2, 2023

The specific practices one engages in after a depressive episode may help to reduce the risk for another one, though the practices require daily discipline.

The specific practices one engages in after a depressive episode may help to reduce the risk for another one, though the practices require daily discipline.

Media
Parents' Top Concern for School-Age Children This Fall

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on September 26, 2023

In managing certain behaviors of their children, parents must work hard to help their children see that their interventions are more about care than control.

In managing certain behaviors of their children, parents must work hard to help their children see that their interventions are more about care than control.

Depression
5 Things To Say to Yourself When You're Depressed

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on September 8, 2023

Depressed thoughts and feelings can be both intense and distorted. To cope as well as possible, telling yourself certain reminders may make the depressed experience more bearable.

Depressed thoughts and feelings can be both intense and distorted. To cope as well as possible, telling yourself certain reminders may make the depressed experience more bearable.

Introversion
Do Introverts Take More Naps?

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on August 1, 2023

If you are an introvert, it is important to understand that you are not shy. You simply have a different preference for social interaction than extroverts do.

If you are an introvert, it is important to understand that you are not shy. You simply have a different preference for social interaction than extroverts do.

Depression
What Is Agitated Depression?

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on June 26, 2023

Agitated depression can be seen in children and adults, and it can look different from the stereotypical behavior one may imagine when they think about depression.

Agitated depression can be seen in children and adults, and it can look different from the stereotypical behavior one may imagine when they think about depression.

Narcissism
The Narcissist's Empathy for the Underdog, Explained

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on June 13, 2023

It's a myth that narcissists have no empathy but it's true that they are extremely selective in when and how they dole out the limited empathy they have.

It's a myth that narcissists have no empathy but it's true that they are extremely selective in when and how they dole out the limited empathy they have.

Relationships
Understanding the Authoritarian Spouse

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on May 21, 2023

The term "authoritarian" is typically associated with a rigid parenting style, but many of the characteristics also apply to a dysfunctional dynamic with a spouse.

The term "authoritarian" is typically associated with a rigid parenting style, but many of the characteristics also apply to a dysfunctional dynamic with a spouse.

Jealousy
Do You Suffer From Envy? A 7 Question Inventory

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on March 7, 2023

Asking yourself basic questions can reveal whether you suffer from envy. Your answer to one question may indicate how honest you are about it.

Asking yourself basic questions can reveal whether you suffer from envy. Your answer to one question may indicate how honest you are about it.

Suicide
A High-Profile Suicide Exposes a Confusing Risk Factor

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on December 19, 2022

Few people may know when someone is struggling with suicidal thoughts, so checking in with those close to you by asking a few simple questions may be vital.

Few people may know when someone is struggling with suicidal thoughts, so checking in with those close to you by asking a few simple questions may be vital.

Parenting
5 Principles to Manage the Complex Bind of Step-Parenting

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on December 9, 2022

Parenting brings challenges that are difficult to truly prepare for, but step-parenting involves an even more complex balance and the practice of certain principles.

Parenting brings challenges that are difficult to truly prepare for, but step-parenting involves an even more complex balance and the practice of certain principles.

Relationships
3 Signs That Someone Has Become Bitter

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on November 18, 2022

No one ever plans on becoming a bitter person. The process of becoming bitter is often difficult to detect until it's too late. Taking a few simple inventories can help.

No one ever plans on becoming a bitter person. The process of becoming bitter is often difficult to detect until it's too late. Taking a few simple inventories can help.

Personality
4 Signs of Someone With an Explosive Personality

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on September 23, 2022

Individuals with explosive personalities typically engage in behaviors that are confusing and distressing. Becoming aware of these signs is key to protecting yourself.

Individuals with explosive personalities typically engage in behaviors that are confusing and distressing. Becoming aware of these signs is key to protecting yourself.

Trauma
A Memphis Abduction and the Dilemma of Women Jogging Alone

Seth Meyers Psy.D. on September 3, 2022

A Personal Perspective: The high-profile abduction of a white Memphis woman connected to a wealthy family broaches the dilemma of women joggers running alone outdoors.

A Personal Perspective: The high-profile abduction of a white Memphis woman connected to a wealthy family broaches the dilemma of women joggers running alone outdoors.