Sleep

Sleep and Coping During the Pandemic

By Michael J Breus Ph.D. on November 01, 2020 in Sleep Newzzz

In my last post, I discussed a few important things to know during a pandemic. Here are a few more important things to consider.

In my last post, I discussed a few important things to know during a pandemic. Here are a few more important things to consider.

Self-Control

Self-Control: Staying Calm, Focused, Present, and Productive

By Dona Matthews Ph.D. on November 01, 2020 in Going Beyond Intelligence

Self-control in childhood leads to improved chances for health, wealth, and happiness later. Here are eight recommendations for parents wanting to support their child’s developing self-control.

Self-control in childhood leads to improved chances for health, wealth, and happiness later. Here are eight recommendations for parents wanting to support their child’s developing self-control.

All children can be aggressive when frustrated. Neuro-developmentally atypical children experience more frustration than most. These observational learning strategies can help.

Depression

Good News for a Promising New Depression Drug

By Francis M. Mondimore M.D. on November 01, 2020 in Bipolar 101

Interim results from a clinical trial of the investigational antidepressant drug zuranolone offer new hope for depression sufferers.

Interim results from a clinical trial of the investigational antidepressant drug zuranolone offer new hope for depression sufferers.

Behavioral Economics

How a Desire to Say “This Is Mine” Propels the Vinyl Revival

By Christopher Bergland on November 01, 2020 in The Athlete's Way

A new "psychological ownership" framework may help explain why buying and owning vinyl records feels different than listening to streaming playlists that you don't physically own.

A new "psychological ownership" framework may help explain why buying and owning vinyl records feels different than listening to streaming playlists that you don't physically own.

Sex

Where Are the Straight Women Going?

By Ritch C Savin-Williams Ph.D. on November 01, 2020 in Sex, Sexuality, and Romance

They do not consider themselves bisexual because that’s too far along the spectrum and, besides, there are other identities that convey the message "we’re not totally straight."

They do not consider themselves bisexual because that’s too far along the spectrum and, besides, there are other identities that convey the message "we’re not totally straight."

Depression

Pandemic Fatigue Can Look Like Depression

By Margaret Wehrenberg Psy.D. on November 01, 2020 in Depression Management Techniques

"We're all in this together." Beat pandemic depression using altruism.

"We're all in this together." Beat pandemic depression using altruism.

Relationships

Intergenerational Relationships and Pandemic Isolation

By Jasmin Tahmaseb-McConatha Ph.D. on November 01, 2020 in Live Long and Prosper

Are you feeling lonely? Are you worried you will not see your family and friends this holiday season? How can you cope with your anxiety about the holidays?

Are you feeling lonely? Are you worried you will not see your family and friends this holiday season? How can you cope with your anxiety about the holidays?

Personality

7 Core Pathological Personality Traits

By Neighborhood Psychiatry on November 01, 2020 in Psychiatry for the People

New research examines emerging trait-based approaches to personality disorders.

New research examines emerging trait-based approaches to personality disorders.

Spirituality

A Quick Love and Kindness Meditation to Help Feel Better

By Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on November 01, 2020 in Liking the Child You Love

Coping in stressful times requires kind, calming measures. Try this quick, centering love and kindess meditation and see the benefits.

Coping in stressful times requires kind, calming measures. Try this quick, centering love and kindess meditation and see the benefits.

Sleep

What Regulates Human Sleep and Wakefulness?

By Christina Pierpaoli Parker on November 01, 2020 in Eng(aging)

Healthy sleep behaviors support the two physiological processes that regulate sleep and wakefulness: the homeostatic and circadian drives.

Healthy sleep behaviors support the two physiological processes that regulate sleep and wakefulness: the homeostatic and circadian drives.

The ability to form and retain moral convictions evolved to promote social cohesion in human groups. Today it wreaks havoc in diverse societies.

Creativity

How to Unlock the Power of Storytelling

By Joe Navarro M.A. on November 01, 2020 in Spycatcher

A good story is like a crowbar—it can open our minds and remind us of what matters before we forget.

A good story is like a crowbar—it can open our minds and remind us of what matters before we forget.

Law and Crime

Not All Serial Killers Must Keep On Killing

By Scott A. Bonn Ph.D. on November 01, 2020 in Wicked Deeds

There are serial killers who stop murdering altogether before ever being caught or killed.

There are serial killers who stop murdering altogether before ever being caught or killed.

Animal Behavior

Is a Dog Just for Lockdown?

By Nicola Madge Ph.D. on November 01, 2020 in The Stuff of Everyday Life

Thinking about getting a dog? It's not just for lockdown.

Thinking about getting a dog? It's not just for lockdown.

Sex

For Singles: Sex, Dating, and Intimacy During the Pandemic

By F. Diane Barth L.C.S.W. on November 01, 2020 in Off the Couch

How do you date during the pandemic? What about sex and intimacy? Here's what the experts say.

How do you date during the pandemic? What about sex and intimacy? Here's what the experts say.

Psychiatry

An Entrepreneur's Guide to Navigating the Waters of 2020

By Carlin Barnes, MD and Marketa Wills, MD, MBA on November 01, 2020 in Mental Illness in America  

Self-care is important for everyone in 2020, but especially for the entrepreneur. Here's why.

Self-care is important for everyone in 2020, but especially for the entrepreneur. Here's why.

Health

A Daycation to Challenge Pandemic Blues

By Francine Toder Ph.D. on November 01, 2020 in Enhance Your Vintage Years

How to chase away the COVID doldrums? A daycation staged by mother nature.

How to chase away the COVID doldrums? A daycation staged by mother nature.

Race and Ethnicity

White Supremacy in the Tradition of American Christianity

By Darcia F. Narvaez Ph.D. on November 01, 2020 in Moral Landscapes

Robert Jones examines the history of white supremacy in American churches and denominations and reviews sociological research findings.

Robert Jones examines the history of white supremacy in American churches and denominations and reviews sociological research findings.

Sadists are often stereotyped as outwardly callous, cruel, and heartless. Yet for many, false emotional brightness may hide a dark personality.

Eating Disorders

Hijacked Without Warning

By Cynthia M. Bulik Ph.D. on November 01, 2020 in Healthy Eating, Healthy Relating

Anorexia nervosa is an insidious life-threatening hijacker. Does the disorder have any warning signs?

Anorexia nervosa is an insidious life-threatening hijacker. Does the disorder have any warning signs?

Relationships

Do You Lack This Important Quality?

By Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on November 01, 2020 in The Teen Doctor

This characteristic may enhance your relationships.

This characteristic may enhance your relationships.

Relationships

Are You Sabotaging the Love You Want?

By Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT on November 01, 2020 in Toxic Relationships

We all need love. But when our relationships repeatedly disappoint us, examining why may reveal a startling answer.

We all need love. But when our relationships repeatedly disappoint us, examining why may reveal a startling answer.

Education

Why Are We Told That Good Grades Lead to Success in Life?

By Lawrence R. Samuel Ph.D. on November 01, 2020 in Psychology Yesterday

The linear model of success that is inculcated at an early age is just a nice, comforting, and easily understandable story that has little relevance in real life.

The linear model of success that is inculcated at an early age is just a nice, comforting, and easily understandable story that has little relevance in real life.

One reason for political polarization may be our decision strategy for making choices by trying to get one option to dominate the other on all the dimensions that matter to us.

Relationships

COVID-Related Dissonance

By Marisa T. Cohen Ph.D., CPLC on November 01, 2020 in Finding Love: The Scientific Take

The competing feelings of fear and desire to connect during a pandemic.

The competing feelings of fear and desire to connect during a pandemic.

Suicide

Does Sexual Harassment Raise the Risk of Suicide?

By Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on November 01, 2020 in The Right Mindset

Workers who have been exposed to sexual harassment in their workplace are at greater risk of suicide and suicide attempts, according to a recent study.

Workers who have been exposed to sexual harassment in their workplace are at greater risk of suicide and suicide attempts, according to a recent study.

Politics

Managing the Public’s Business with Meaning

By Alex Pattakos Ph.D. on November 01, 2020 in The Meaningful Life

How can we increase public confidence and trust in government?

How can we increase public confidence and trust in government?

Politics

Is the Election Rattling You?

By Michael Alcee Ph.D. on November 01, 2020 in Live Life Creatively

Has the election got you rattled, despairing, and stressed? Couples therapy may have an answer.

Has the election got you rattled, despairing, and stressed? Couples therapy may have an answer.