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Relationships

Ghosting, Be Gone! Delegate to Keep Your Connections Alive

Nadav Klein Ph.D. on December 7, 2024 in The Intuitive Scientist

Although ghosting is seen as uncaring and rude, it often happens because we are too busy and overwhelmed to provide timely replies. Can effective delegation help?

Although ghosting is seen as uncaring and rude, it often happens because we are too busy and overwhelmed to provide timely replies. Can effective delegation help?

Sexual Abuse

The Myth Linking Sexual Abuse and LGBTQ Identity

Chris Tompkins on December 7, 2024 in LGBTQ Affirmative Psychology

Sexual orientation is not determined by abuse. Taking the shame away from both abuse and being LGBTQ can help survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Sexual orientation is not determined by abuse. Taking the shame away from both abuse and being LGBTQ can help survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Body Image

Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Pregnancy: The Silent Struggle

S. Fenella Das Gupta Ph.D., MFT on December 7, 2024 in Creating 2 Pink Lines

Pregnancy is transformative, but for those with BDD, it brings unique challenges. Societal pressures and grief over body changes amplify the emotional toll.

Pregnancy is transformative, but for those with BDD, it brings unique challenges. Societal pressures and grief over body changes amplify the emotional toll.

Aging

Stay Active, Live Longer: Why Exercise Matters at Every Age

Christopher Bergland on December 7, 2024 in The Athlete's Way

Staying physically active increases your odds of living a longer, healthier life at every age but is especially beneficial after turning 60.

Staying physically active increases your odds of living a longer, healthier life at every age but is especially beneficial after turning 60.

OCD

Book Review: The Upside of OCD

Jennifer Gerlach LCSW on December 7, 2024 in Beyond Mental Health

In a new book, psychologist Michael Alcée challenges the narrative on OCD.

In a new book, psychologist Michael Alcée challenges the narrative on OCD.

Behavioral Economics

Market Disruptions and the Collector’s Mind

Shirley M. Mueller M.D. on December 7, 2024 in The Mind of a Collector

Proposed tariffs may have a significant effect on art collectors. While the full impact is not easily predicted, here are some reasonable projections.

Proposed tariffs may have a significant effect on art collectors. While the full impact is not easily predicted, here are some reasonable projections.

Parenting

4 Ways to Free Your Child From Crushing Self-Doubt

Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on December 7, 2024 in Liking the Child You Love

No adult ever looks back and says, "I wish my parents validated me less." Empathy and understanding are the secret ingredients for building self-esteem that lasts a lifetime.

No adult ever looks back and says, "I wish my parents validated me less." Empathy and understanding are the secret ingredients for building self-esteem that lasts a lifetime.

Resilience

Many Americans Are Dissociated From the Climate Crisis

Bob Doppelt on December 7, 2024 in Community Is Medicine

Do you wonder why the U.S. has failed to aggressively address the climate and biodiversity crisis? A primary reason is that many Americans have simply dissociated from it.

Do you wonder why the U.S. has failed to aggressively address the climate and biodiversity crisis? A primary reason is that many Americans have simply dissociated from it.

Traumatic Brain Injury

A Rehabilitation Journey

Ragnar Purje Ph.D. on December 7, 2024 in Recovery From Brain Injury

The purpose of this was to hopefully activate the situation of complex brain-based connections and neuromuscular connections being achieved.

The purpose of this was to hopefully activate the situation of complex brain-based connections and neuromuscular connections being achieved.

Anxiety

Anxiety as a Learned Behavior and How to Unlearn It

Phil Lane MSW, LCSW on December 7, 2024 in Am I Dying?

Not all beliefs and behavioral responses belong to us. Learning to identify and challenge those that do not can open us up to unlearning unhelpful, anxiety-driven responses.

Not all beliefs and behavioral responses belong to us. Learning to identify and challenge those that do not can open us up to unlearning unhelpful, anxiety-driven responses.

Relationships

Do You Know What You Want in the Ideal Relationship Partner?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on December 7, 2024 in Fulfillment at Any Age

The age-old question of what causes people to be attracted to each other receives new scrutiny in a worldwide study of ideal mates. See how well your own partner stacks up.

The age-old question of what causes people to be attracted to each other receives new scrutiny in a worldwide study of ideal mates. See how well your own partner stacks up.

Bias

Why Smart People Make Bad Relationship Decisions

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on December 6, 2024 in Cutting-Edge Leadership

The psychology of biases in decision-making applies to choosing relationship partners.

The psychology of biases in decision-making applies to choosing relationship partners.

Moral Injury

Healing the Invisible Wounds of War

The Modern Medicine Group on December 6, 2024 in Modern Medicine

Moral injury—distinct from PTSD—often goes unaddressed in military mental health care. Could psychedelic therapies hold the key to healing and self-forgiveness?

Moral injury—distinct from PTSD—often goes unaddressed in military mental health care. Could psychedelic therapies hold the key to healing and self-forgiveness?

Authenticity

Embracing Limits for Self-Discovery

Susi Ferrarello Ph.D. on December 6, 2024 in Lying on the Philosopher's Couch

Embrace limits as milestones for growth and self-discovery.

Embrace limits as milestones for growth and self-discovery.

Cognition

The Unlocked Mind: How Cognitive Evolution Meets AI

John Nosta on December 6, 2024 in The Digital Self

Journey through the cognitive hierarchy—from symbols to AI—and unlock the boundless creativity of the human mind.

Journey through the cognitive hierarchy—from symbols to AI—and unlock the boundless creativity of the human mind.

Health

Lasting Shoulder Pain at Vaccination Site: Is it SIRVA?

Chris Gilbert, M.D., Ph.D. on December 6, 2024 in Heal the Mind to Heal the Body

Don’t succumb to authority bias: Don't assume that your health care provider will administer your vaccine at the right site with the right kind of needle.

Don’t succumb to authority bias: Don't assume that your health care provider will administer your vaccine at the right site with the right kind of needle.

Fear

Much of What We Fear About Death Is Losing an Illusion

David R Patterson Ph.D., ABPP on December 6, 2024 in Reducing Suffering

Personal Perspective: When we grasp that anxiety about death is a phantom created by our minds, we can be comforted

Personal Perspective: When we grasp that anxiety about death is a phantom created by our minds, we can be comforted

Sleep

What You Should Know About The Mind After Midnight

Michele K. Lewis Ph.D. on December 6, 2024 in Cultural Neuroscience

It's easy these days to be awake well after midnight, but it is also mentally risky.

It's easy these days to be awake well after midnight, but it is also mentally risky.

Social Media

Has Oxford Exposed Our Time as the Age of Brain Rot?

Dennis M. Clausen Ph.D. on December 6, 2024 in Small Town, USA

Personal Perspective: The recent Oxford survey revealed that "brain rot" is its "Word of the Year 2024." Is this disgust for a single year or a harbinger of humanity's future?

Personal Perspective: The recent Oxford survey revealed that "brain rot" is its "Word of the Year 2024." Is this disgust for a single year or a harbinger of humanity's future?

Social Networking

The Alienation of a Generation

Phil Reed D.Phil. on December 6, 2024 in Digital World, Real World

Constant revolution in digital communication provides an unstable base for interpersonal and intergenerational understanding, and is rich fertiliser for alienation.

Constant revolution in digital communication provides an unstable base for interpersonal and intergenerational understanding, and is rich fertiliser for alienation.

Relationships

Heavy Lifting vs. Lack of Affection: Breaking the Loop

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on December 6, 2024 in Fixing Families

One partner feels they are doing the heavy lifting and gets little help, while the other feels criticized, nagged, and neglected, creating a dysfunctional loop—how to break it.

One partner feels they are doing the heavy lifting and gets little help, while the other feels criticized, nagged, and neglected, creating a dysfunctional loop—how to break it.

Relationships

The "Prize" Perspective

Samantha Stein Psy.D. on December 6, 2024 in What The Wild Things Are

By embracing the "prize" perspective, you can cultivate gratitude, commitment, and satisfaction in your relationships.

By embracing the "prize" perspective, you can cultivate gratitude, commitment, and satisfaction in your relationships.

Infertility

I Don’t Identify With Infertility—Or Do I?

S. Fenella Das Gupta Ph.D., MFT on December 6, 2024 in Creating 2 Pink Lines

You may not identify with infertility, but its struggles are emotions we all face. We are all connected through shared human experiences, no matter the form.

You may not identify with infertility, but its struggles are emotions we all face. We are all connected through shared human experiences, no matter the form.

Fantasies

Visualization Is The Key To Exceptional Mental Performance

Brook Choulet M.D. on December 6, 2024 in Sports and Performance Psychiatry

Grammy-nominated artist Mike Posner discusses his mental skills training and shares insights on mindset, resilience, and finding peace amid success.

Grammy-nominated artist Mike Posner discusses his mental skills training and shares insights on mindset, resilience, and finding peace amid success.

Forgiveness

Stop Blaming, Start Listening: What We Are Missing About Each Other

Susanna Wu-Pong Calvert Ph.D., MAPP, RPh on December 6, 2024 in The Heart of Healing

Stuck in conflict, we blame others and ignore our own role. True change begins with self-reflection and bridging divides through understanding, not blame.

Stuck in conflict, we blame others and ignore our own role. True change begins with self-reflection and bridging divides through understanding, not blame.

Family Dynamics

Family Stories and Secrets

Robyn Fivush Ph.D. on December 6, 2024 in The Stories of Our Lives

Family secrets can be destructive. Bringing these stories to light, even as adults, can help us understand, heal, and forgive.

Family secrets can be destructive. Bringing these stories to light, even as adults, can help us understand, heal, and forgive.

Emotional Intelligence

Why This Psychologist Is a Bona Fide Swiftie

Melissa Goldberg Mintz Psy.D. on December 6, 2024 in Connection as Medicine

Here's what we can all learn from my favorite pop star about emotional intelligence and healthy coping.

Here's what we can all learn from my favorite pop star about emotional intelligence and healthy coping.

Forgiveness

We Can’t Blame or Criticize Our Way Into a Good Relationship

Steven Stosny, Ph.D. on December 6, 2024 in Anger in the Age of Entitlement

Even in those rare events when we get compliance with blame and criticism, it typically occurs in a dearth of goodwill. There's a better way.

Even in those rare events when we get compliance with blame and criticism, it typically occurs in a dearth of goodwill. There's a better way.

Leadership

Balancing Legacy With Change

Geoff Smart, Ph.D. on December 6, 2024 in Work Smart

The founder-to-CEO transition can be tricky. Here are some key lessons rooted in psychology from when Rob Rodin took over as CEO of Marshall Industries.

The founder-to-CEO transition can be tricky. Here are some key lessons rooted in psychology from when Rob Rodin took over as CEO of Marshall Industries.