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Education

Digital Books Benefit Equitable Children's Reading

Natalia Kucirkova Ph.D. on June 3, 2023 in Just For You

When digital books are pitted against print books, the complexities of reading are obscured. The focus is diverted from the critical question of AI versus human senses in reading.

Empathy

Cultivating Empathy Through Pain

Jennifer Caspari Ph.D. on June 3, 2023 in Living Well When Your Body Doesn't Cooperate

Chronic pain can be isolating but can also enhance empathy and foster connections with others.

Relationships

To Go or Not to Go?

Jane Greer Ph.D. on June 3, 2023 in Shrink Wrap

Invited to a family gathering of any kind and felt reluctant to attend for any reason? Think twice before saying no.

Forgiveness

Is Forgiveness as Easy as ‘Ted Lasso’ Made It Seem?

Alan Jern Ph.D. on June 3, 2023 in Overthinking TV

In the latest season, a character was forgiven after a major betrayal. Although emotionally satisfying, research on forgiveness suggests it wasn't very realistic.

Self-Help

GPT Prompts: Unveiling Your Unique Psychological Portrait

John Nosta on June 3, 2023 in The Digital Self

Can your "collective GPT prompts" provide a window into your psyche?

Family Dynamics

Is There an Upside to Being the Scapegoat in a Toxic Family?

Peg Streep on June 3, 2023 in Tech Support

All childhood verbal abuse is detrimental, but there may be an advantage for the scapegoat in terms of recognition and healing.

Creativity

Astonishing Animal Shows Humans a New Way to Innovate

Eric Haseltine Ph.D. on June 3, 2023 in Long Fuse, Big Bang

Need a better way to get innovations accross the valley of death? The newly discovered mimic octopus shows how to navigate around the many dangers that often kill great ideas.

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on June 3, 2023 in Understanding Hypnosis

Personalized after-visit summaries improve mental health care by enabling patients to review therapy insights over time.

Adolescence

3 Skills Teens Can Develop to Have a Healthy Relationship With Technology

Amir Levine Ph.D. on June 3, 2023 in Things to Consider

Struggling to manage technology usage by our youth is ubiquitous. It doesn't have to be a losing battle. There are steps to take to shift the dynamic to a healthier outcome.

Depression

Has the Concept of Depression Been Overextended?

Neel Burton M.D. on June 2, 2023 in Hide and Seek

Pushing us towards doctors and drugs can prevent us from identifying and addressing the important real-life problems or psychological issues at the root of our distress.

Career

Thinking Inside the Box

Richard Dancsi on June 2, 2023 in Dear Life, Please Improve

Which work environment would you prefer? An open-plan office with serendipitous meetings or a cubicle to get focused work done?

Anger

States of Anger and Their Impact on Humans

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on June 2, 2023 in Escaping Our Mental Traps

Anger can ignite passion, fuel change, or wreak havoc if left unmanaged. Learning to control it can help us navigate our lives and relationships.

Resilience

Achieving an Equilibrium of the Mind

Jessica Koehler Ph.D. on June 2, 2023 in Beyond School Walls

10 ways to harness equanimity to improve well-being.

Mindfulness

Synchronicity: Enhance Well-Being via Meaningful Coincidences

Dana Klisanin Ph.D. on June 2, 2023 in Digital Altruism

Uncover the power of synchronicity and how it can guide personal growth, rewild your psyche, and foster an antifragile mindset.

David T. Culkin Ph.D. on June 2, 2023 in OCD and Marriage

Personal Perspective: Ever wonder how you can cope with a mental disorder? Try telling a story about it.

Career

Reining in the AI Threat With Legal Liability

Gleb Tsipursky Ph.D. on June 2, 2023 in Intentional Insights

Discover how legal liability could ensure ethical AI, slow innovation, and build public trust.

Diet

How to Keep Your Brain Healthy and Mind Intact

Susan McQuillan on June 2, 2023 in Cravings

Worried about preserving your thinking and memory skills as you get older? It might be easier than you think!

Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 2, 2023 in Social Instincts

Unlocking the full force of your allure takes less overhauling than you think.

Dementia

My Own Foray Into the World of Dementia

Gary Simonds M.D. on June 2, 2023 in Rich Encounters

A Personal Perspective: The psyche disconnected from the hard drive.

Child Development

The Mental Health Benefits of Literacy

Linda C. Mayes M.D. on June 2, 2023 in Happy Healthy Child

Incorporating literacy into mental health practices.

Stress

Vacation Blues: Why Post-Holiday Relaxation Vanishes Quickly

Nina Ahuja BScHons, MD, FRCSC, CHE on June 2, 2023 in Striving High

Is your post-vacation tranquility slipping away? Discover four strategies to maintain serenity beyond your getaway and conquer the stress cycle.

Therapy

How Sliding Scale Fees Work in Therapy

Tyler Woods on June 2, 2023 in The Therapy Center

Having trouble affording mental healthcare? Here's what to know about sliding scale fees.

Artificial Intelligence

Can Artificial Intelligence Detect Dangerous People?

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. on June 2, 2023 in Why Bad Looks Good

Are you living next to an axe murderer? Don’t ask AI—unless you plan to pair automated information with human intuition.

April Eldemire LMFT on June 2, 2023 in Couples Thrive

Being easily offended creates a lot of unnecessary stress, conflict, and drama in life. Here's where that quick-to-take-offense impulse comes from and what can be done about it. 

Ethics and Morality

Sustainability and the Search for the Common Good

Samuel Wilson Ph.D. on June 2, 2023 in Leadership for the Common Good

To address concerns about the end of a "safe operating space for humanity", it is vital to take a heterodox view of the common good to find durable solutions to complex problems.

Environment

‘Injustice’ Exposes the War on Australia’s Iconic Wildlife

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on June 2, 2023 in Animal Emotions

Maria Taylor asks and answers, "What happened to the globally-beloved kangaroo, koala, and other Australian indigenous animals under the beliefs and traditions of colonialism?"

Depression

Embracing Imperfection as Healers

Naomi Weinshenker M.D. on June 2, 2023 in The Doctor Is Out (and About)

As psychiatrists, we are not immune from mental health challenges. But our "lived experience" of hardship can be an immensely powerful tool to help both patients and ourselves.

Career

Is What You Do Who You Are?

Jane Adams Ph.D. on June 2, 2023 in Between the Lines

Leaving the office behind doesn't always predict happiness and success in both the personal and professional domains of life.

Stress

The Four Attitudes of Calm

George S. Everly, Jr. PhD, ABPP, FACLP on June 2, 2023 in When Disaster Strikes: Inside Disaster Psychology

The raging fires of excessive stress contribute to unhappiness, depression, and premature aging. Adopting the "four attitudes of equanimity" may extinguish the flames of distress.