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Imagination

How Does Music Shape Imagination?

Kelly Jakubowski Ph.D. on October 3, 2024 in Music and Memory

New research shows that the thoughts experienced while listening to music are shaped by the style and emotions of the music and the culture of the listener.

New research shows that the thoughts experienced while listening to music are shaped by the style and emotions of the music and the culture of the listener.

Artificial Intelligence

Can ChatGPT Diagnose Brain Tumors Better than Doctors?

Cami Rosso on October 3, 2024 in The Future Brain

Study evaluates AI large language model GPT-4 versus human radiologists for diagnosing brain tumors with surprising results.

Study evaluates AI large language model GPT-4 versus human radiologists for diagnosing brain tumors with surprising results.

Stage Fright

How to Deal With a Fear of Public Speaking

Clay Drinko, Ph.D. on October 3, 2024 in Play Your Way Sane

Most of us aren't thrilled at the thought of speaking to a crowd. Focusing on the task at hand may help reduce your speaking anxieties.

Most of us aren't thrilled at the thought of speaking to a crowd. Focusing on the task at hand may help reduce your speaking anxieties.

Anxiety

The Big Picture: Aid for Anyone Suffering Election Anxiety

Gregg Levoy on October 3, 2024 in Passion!

Unhooking yourself from the dramas and details of the election—if not the stresses of daily life—is a powerful coping mechanism.

Unhooking yourself from the dramas and details of the election—if not the stresses of daily life—is a powerful coping mechanism.

Psychosis

Embarrassment After Psychosis

Sarah Merritt Ryan on October 3, 2024 in Healing Mind

Personal Perspective: It can feel embarrassing to have psychosis in front of people who matter to you. The best thing you can do for your relationships is to focus on your recovery.

Personal Perspective: It can feel embarrassing to have psychosis in front of people who matter to you. The best thing you can do for your relationships is to focus on your recovery.

Mental Health Stigma

Weight Stigma in American Medical Professionals

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on October 3, 2024 in Naked Truth

Do healthcare professionals hold anti-fat attitudes? Talking openly about body size and shape is important to preventing weight-based discrimination.

Do healthcare professionals hold anti-fat attitudes? Talking openly about body size and shape is important to preventing weight-based discrimination.

Anxiety

The Second Great Toilet Paper Panic

Arthur Dobrin D.S.W. on October 3, 2024 in Am I Right?

Personal Perspective: There is a rush to buy toilet paper based on misinformation. What shortage there may be will be caused by the panic to buy it.

Personal Perspective: There is a rush to buy toilet paper based on misinformation. What shortage there may be will be caused by the panic to buy it.

Anxiety

Why Do You Always Think Everyone Is Mad at You?

Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS on October 3, 2024 in Invisible Bruises

Those who grew up in a toxic or abusive environment often internalize their experiences, often worrying that they are wrong or bad, or worrying that others are mad at them.

Those who grew up in a toxic or abusive environment often internalize their experiences, often worrying that they are wrong or bad, or worrying that others are mad at them.

Education

Assessing Academic Flourishing

Tyler J. VanderWeele Ph.D. on October 3, 2024 in Human Flourishing

How can we help students flourish?

How can we help students flourish?

Mindfulness

1-Minute Breath Practice Boosts Your Energy When Sluggish

Donald Altman on October 3, 2024 in Practical Mindfulness

Drowsiness after eating is normal. But if you need to quickly retain your mental focus, try this easy mindful breath practice.

Drowsiness after eating is normal. But if you need to quickly retain your mental focus, try this easy mindful breath practice.

Cognition

Are Large Language Models the New "Thinking Aids"?

John Nosta on October 3, 2024 in The Digital Self

LLMs are emerging as dynamic "thinking aids," fostering personalized engagement to nurture lifelong cognitive health.

LLMs are emerging as dynamic "thinking aids," fostering personalized engagement to nurture lifelong cognitive health.

Fear

Transforming Anxiety Into Strength

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on October 3, 2024 in Escaping Our Mental Traps

Fear, often seen as a weakness, can be transformed into a source of strength. Learn practical ways to confront and manage fear, turning it into a tool for personal growth.

Fear, often seen as a weakness, can be transformed into a source of strength. Learn practical ways to confront and manage fear, turning it into a tool for personal growth.

Motivation

Pursuing Goals: How Far Would You Walk for a Croissant?

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on October 3, 2024 in Motivate!

Whether or not you attain your goals is based on a variety of psychological and physiological factors, all of which are within your control.

Whether or not you attain your goals is based on a variety of psychological and physiological factors, all of which are within your control.

Emotional Intelligence

How Emotional Intelligence Impacts an Intimate Relationship

Bernard Golden, Ph.D. on October 3, 2024 in Overcoming Destructive Anger

High emotional intelligence is associated with greater marital satisfaction. Partners can support each other's emotional intelligence, even when they differ in their levels of it.

High emotional intelligence is associated with greater marital satisfaction. Partners can support each other's emotional intelligence, even when they differ in their levels of it.

Dreaming

Keeping a Dream Journal: How to Evaluate Your Progress

Kelly Bulkeley Ph.D. on October 3, 2024 in Dreaming in the Digital Age

Following your dreams over time carries you along a path of psychological growth that is yours and yours alone.

Following your dreams over time carries you along a path of psychological growth that is yours and yours alone.

Sexual Abuse

It's Time to Scale Up Child Sexual Abuse Prevention

Elizabeth Letourneau, PhD on October 3, 2024 in Prevention Now

There’s a growing body of evidence that child sexual abuse is preventable, not inevitable. We urgently need to scale up prevention efforts.

There’s a growing body of evidence that child sexual abuse is preventable, not inevitable. We urgently need to scale up prevention efforts.

Suicide

How to (Not) Get Away with Murder

Katherine Ramsland Ph.D. on October 3, 2024 in Shadow Boxing

A recent double homicide staged as a double suicide had several known red flags for deception and manipulation.

A recent double homicide staged as a double suicide had several known red flags for deception and manipulation.

Gaslighting

3 Signs That Your Partner Is Gaslighting You

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 3, 2024 in Social Instincts

When your partner distorts your sense of reality, they may be gaslighting you.

When your partner distorts your sense of reality, they may be gaslighting you.

Decision-Making

The Power of Parental Decision-Making in Divorce

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on October 3, 2024 in Legal Matters

In high-conflict divorce, parental decisions are crucial. You can balance expert guidance with your child’s unique needs and protect their future.

In high-conflict divorce, parental decisions are crucial. You can balance expert guidance with your child’s unique needs and protect their future.

Deception

The Colorful Language of Subterfuge

Roger Kreuz Ph.D. on October 2, 2024 in Small Talk and Big Questions

English has many color-related terms to describe the deceptive practices of individuals and organizations.

English has many color-related terms to describe the deceptive practices of individuals and organizations.

Stress

2 Ways of Coping With Stress That Worsen Your Mental Health

Shaili Jain M.D. on October 2, 2024 in The Aftermath of Trauma

Do you use either of these strategies for coping with stress? If so, now might be the time to re-think them.

Do you use either of these strategies for coping with stress? If so, now might be the time to re-think them.

Bias

Misogyny and Its Everyday Expressions

Kyle D. Killian Ph.D., LMFT on October 2, 2024 in Intersections

What is misogyny, how is it expressed, and what are its impacts?

What is misogyny, how is it expressed, and what are its impacts?

Artificial Intelligence

The Cognitive Disconnect Between Physicians and AI

John Nosta on October 2, 2024 in The Digital Self

In the medical field, GPT-4 boosts diagnostic reasoning but offers minimal aid in final accuracy, exposing a human-AI collaboration gap.

In the medical field, GPT-4 boosts diagnostic reasoning but offers minimal aid in final accuracy, exposing a human-AI collaboration gap.

ADHD

Understanding ADHD Paralysis in Teens

Ugochukwu Uche MS.,LPC on October 2, 2024 in Promoting Empathy With Your Teen

Sensory-motor, cognitive, and emotional exercises can help teens with ADHD paralysis improve focus, task initiation, and emotional regulation.

Sensory-motor, cognitive, and emotional exercises can help teens with ADHD paralysis improve focus, task initiation, and emotional regulation.

Relationships

5 Good Ways to Respond When Your Partner Hurts Your Feelings

Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on October 2, 2024 in Liking the Child You Love

When your partner says something hurtful, it's easy to shut down or lash out, but responses that foster understanding can help heal the emotional sting and strengthen your bond.

When your partner says something hurtful, it's easy to shut down or lash out, but responses that foster understanding can help heal the emotional sting and strengthen your bond.

Aging

How Doctor and Doula Partnerships Transform End-of-Life Care

Bob Uslander M.D. on October 2, 2024 in Permission to Choose

The collaboration between doctors and doulas improves end-of-life experiences by bridging gaps in traditional healthcare to provide holistic, personalized care.

The collaboration between doctors and doulas improves end-of-life experiences by bridging gaps in traditional healthcare to provide holistic, personalized care.

Anxiety

4 Ways Anxiety Furthers Your Reluctance to Try New Things

Leon F Seltzer PhD on October 2, 2024 in Evolution of the Self

Some people who are endowed with—or cursed by—anxiety are destined to avoid practically anything they’re not already familiar with.

Some people who are endowed with—or cursed by—anxiety are destined to avoid practically anything they’re not already familiar with.

Perfectionism

Limerence and Maladaptive Daydreaming

Leon Garber LMHC on October 2, 2024 in Perfectionism

Limerence is bidirectionally related to maladaptive daydreaming. Yet, the problem is deeper than any specific frustration. Both indicate an inability to cope with life.

Limerence is bidirectionally related to maladaptive daydreaming. Yet, the problem is deeper than any specific frustration. Both indicate an inability to cope with life.

Misophonia

How to Explain Misophonia and Communicate Your Needs

Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond MA, LCT-C on October 2, 2024 in Eclectic Approaches

Effective strategies for explaining misophonia, communicating needs, and fostering understanding across relationships create a supportive environment for those affected.

Effective strategies for explaining misophonia, communicating needs, and fostering understanding across relationships create a supportive environment for those affected.