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ADHD
ADHD and Emotions: What the DSM-5 Doesn't Tell Us

Jared DeFife Ph.D. on April 26, 2020

Irritability, frustration, anger, excitability, anxiety, depression are common experiences in adults with ADHD. So why don't ADHD diagnostic criteria say anything about emotions?

Irritability, frustration, anger, excitability, anxiety, depression are common experiences in adults with ADHD. So why don't ADHD diagnostic criteria say anything about emotions?

Intelligence
Bright Minds, Anxious Hearts: 9 Secrets of a 'Magnet Mind'

Jared DeFife Ph.D. on July 8, 2017

Passionate for learning, emotionally intense, frequently indecisive, and highly achievement striving. What happens when gifted kids grow up to become bright, sensitive adults?

Passionate for learning, emotionally intense, frequently indecisive, and highly achievement striving. What happens when gifted kids grow up to become bright, sensitive adults?

Stress
How to Survive Your Wedding Planning Stress

Jared DeFife Ph.D. on January 21, 2016

As if the stress and sleepless nights aren’t bad enough, wedding planning stress can place some serious strains on a new relationship. Here's how to survive the experience...

As if the stress and sleepless nights aren’t bad enough, wedding planning stress can place some serious strains on a new relationship. Here's how to survive the experience...

Happiness
Five Psychology Podcasts to Broaden Your Mind in 2016

Jared DeFife Ph.D. on January 19, 2016

Now that you’ve finished binge-watching Making a Murderer and Serial season 2 just isn’t cutting it for you, here’s a list of five psychology podcasts to broaden your mind in 2016.

Now that you’ve finished binge-watching Making a Murderer and Serial season 2 just isn’t cutting it for you, here’s a list of five psychology podcasts to broaden your mind in 2016.

Mating
The Headlines You've Written About Yourself Are Wrong

Jared DeFife Ph.D. on July 28, 2014

Sometimes the hardest trap to break free from is the one you've built for yourself. Our quick, easy, automatic, and overly simplistic labels can hold us back in work, love, and play. The scary part is that we might not even see it happening.

Sometimes the hardest trap to break free from is the one you've built for yourself. Our quick, easy, automatic, and overly simplistic labels can hold us back in work, love, and play. The scary part is that we might not even see it happening.

Burnout
Burned Out? Three Bright Ideas to Light Up Your Life

Jared DeFife Ph.D. on May 16, 2013

Ever heard that old about “How many psychologists does it take to change a light bulb?” The answer you think you know is dead wrong. Find out why…

Ever heard that old about “How many psychologists does it take to change a light bulb?” The answer you think you know is dead wrong. Find out why…

Career
Psychology Meets History in 'Lincoln'

Jared DeFife Ph.D. on November 15, 2012

What does the film show us about the rough and tumble work of leadership, the delicate balance of family and career concerns, and how individual morality shapes our decisions and our history?

What does the film show us about the rough and tumble work of leadership, the delicate balance of family and career concerns, and how individual morality shapes our decisions and our history?

Relationships
Music. Food. Love.

Jared DeFife Ph.D. on October 5, 2012

Sidewalk Radio host Gene Kansas talks with me and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concert master David Coucheron about music, psychology, and a new film.

Sidewalk Radio host Gene Kansas talks with me and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concert master David Coucheron about music, psychology, and a new film.

Trauma
Batman and the Psychology of Trauma

Jared DeFife Ph.D. on August 11, 2012

A consideration of the dark themes of pain, anger and fear that shaped the character of Bruce Wayne (Batman).

A consideration of the dark themes of pain, anger and fear that shaped the character of Bruce Wayne (Batman).

Shin A Lam
Sport and Competition
Crying: An Olympic Event?

Jared DeFife Ph.D. on August 9, 2012

In London this summer, the tears are falling like raindrops.

With so much sobbing going on, the press has dubbed the 2012 Olympics as the “Crying Games”. Whether it’s in the pool, on the podium, at the finish line, or even on the Today show, what’s all the crying about?

In London this summer, the tears are falling like raindrops.

With so much sobbing going on, the press has dubbed the 2012 Olympics as the “Crying Games”. Whether it’s in the pool, on the podium, at the finish line, or even on the Today show, what’s all the crying about?

Relationships
What We Say Reveals Secrets About Who We Are

Jared DeFife Ph.D. on April 4, 2012

The words we use say a great deal about who we are, where we come from, and how we think. Find out what a few simple words can expose about you and your relationships.

The words we use say a great deal about who we are, where we come from, and how we think. Find out what a few simple words can expose about you and your relationships.

Self-Esteem
5 Tips to Improve Your Scientific Writing

Jared DeFife Ph.D. on March 1, 2012

To be a productive scientist and scholar, you need to write well. A few simple to remember tips can help you improve the clarity and impact of your scientific writing.

To be a productive scientist and scholar, you need to write well. A few simple to remember tips can help you improve the clarity and impact of your scientific writing.