Friendship 2.0

ADHD

New Reasons for Optimism About Life With ADHD

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on December 31, 2025

Much research on ADHD focuses on the ways that it impairs functioning. A new study, however, illuminates how it may serve as a strength in certain areas.

Much research on ADHD focuses on the ways that it impairs functioning. A new study, however, illuminates how it may serve as a strength in certain areas.

Artificial Intelligence

Why You Should Ask Your Therapist About Their Use of AI

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on December 30, 2025

Artificial intelligence is creeping into person-to-person therapy in ways you might not expect.

Artificial intelligence is creeping into person-to-person therapy in ways you might not expect.

Suicide

Unlocking a Brain Characteristic That Raises Suicide Risk

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on December 19, 2025

A new study of the brains of those who have died by suicide illuminates a potential risk factor that may someday bring hope for treatment.

A new study of the brains of those who have died by suicide illuminates a potential risk factor that may someday bring hope for treatment.

Relationships

Can Strong Friendships Slow the Aging Process?

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on September 30, 2025

Yet another reason to prioritize our relationships.

Yet another reason to prioritize our relationships.

Stress

Another Reason to Start Drinking More Water

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on September 29, 2025

To limit the damage done by cortisol spokes, stay hydrated.

To limit the damage done by cortisol spokes, stay hydrated.

Anxiety

What Children's Hair May Reveal About Their Mental Health

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on September 24, 2025

New research on what hair strands might tell us about stress levels suggests an important non-invasive tool for assessing anxiety that could have broad applications.

New research on what hair strands might tell us about stress levels suggests an important non-invasive tool for assessing anxiety that could have broad applications.

Depression

How Dad's Mental Health Can Impact Children

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on June 29, 2025

Depression among dads is not always central to mental health discussions. But new research underscores how important it is to talk about, and how much it can affect a child.

Depression among dads is not always central to mental health discussions. But new research underscores how important it is to talk about, and how much it can affect a child.

Compulsive Behaviors

The Often Hidden Signs of Problem Gambling

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on June 25, 2025

In a world with increasingly ubiquitous online betting, the old stereotypes of problem gambling no longer apply. Here are some signs to look out for that may signify a problem.

In a world with increasingly ubiquitous online betting, the old stereotypes of problem gambling no longer apply. Here are some signs to look out for that may signify a problem.

Compulsive Behaviors

The Silent Surge of Gambling Addiction

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on June 24, 2025

Online sports betting has increased dramatically with legalization over just a few years' time. The public needs to be aware of the consequences.

Online sports betting has increased dramatically with legalization over just a few years' time. The public needs to be aware of the consequences.

Depression

Why Are Night Owls More Likely to Be Depressed?

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on March 30, 2025

Night owls are more likely to report depressive symptoms. New research highlights some important variables that help explain why.

Night owls are more likely to report depressive symptoms. New research highlights some important variables that help explain why.

Epigenetics

Witnessing Violence Can Change Your Genome

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on March 28, 2025

A new multi-generational study suggests that the effects of violence can remain in your genes—and be passed down to future generations.

A new multi-generational study suggests that the effects of violence can remain in your genes—and be passed down to future generations.

Stress

How Stress May Increase the Risk of Stroke

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on March 6, 2025

We know that chronic heightened stress is not optimal for physical health. A new study looks specifically at how it may increase the risk of stroke in certain people.

We know that chronic heightened stress is not optimal for physical health. A new study looks specifically at how it may increase the risk of stroke in certain people.

Depression

Reduced Response to Rewards Predicts Depression in Teenagers

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on December 30, 2024

Depression has long been thought to involve reward processing. New research suggests the predictive quality of this when looking at adolescent brains.

Depression has long been thought to involve reward processing. New research suggests the predictive quality of this when looking at adolescent brains.

Child Development

Does a Baby’s Heart Rate Determine Their Talking?

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on December 27, 2024

Many things have to go right in order for babies to learn to talk. Recent research highlights the role of something that might come as a surprise: heart rate.

Many things have to go right in order for babies to learn to talk. Recent research highlights the role of something that might come as a surprise: heart rate.

Chronic Pain

How Psychotherapy for Trauma May Help Chronic Pain

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on December 26, 2024

New research supports the idea that psychotherapy can help with chronic pain—and provides an interesting twist about what type of therapy may be best.

New research supports the idea that psychotherapy can help with chronic pain—and provides an interesting twist about what type of therapy may be best.

Stress

How Reducing Stress Can Help Lessen Impulsivity

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on October 2, 2024

There has long been an established relationship between boredom and impulsivity. Now, a new study suggests that stress plays an important role in this relationship.

There has long been an established relationship between boredom and impulsivity. Now, a new study suggests that stress plays an important role in this relationship.

Parenting

The Problem of Anxious Parents, Laid Bare in a Dorm Room

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on October 1, 2024

A recent report by the Surgeon General underscored how stressed parents in the United States have become — and dorm room decor appears to symbolize that problem.

A recent report by the Surgeon General underscored how stressed parents in the United States have become — and dorm room decor appears to symbolize that problem.

Intuition

How Following Gut Instincts Might Help Prevent Being Scammed

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on September 30, 2024

Becoming more attuned to our bodies may help older adults sniff out deception, which is especially important in the age of scammers.

Becoming more attuned to our bodies may help older adults sniff out deception, which is especially important in the age of scammers.

Environment

Heat Waves and Your Mental Health

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on June 30, 2024

Much talk about climate change is on a broad scale, but research shows that excessive heat has significant individual psychological effects as well. Many are already feeling them.

Much talk about climate change is on a broad scale, but research shows that excessive heat has significant individual psychological effects as well. Many are already feeling them.

Resilience

A Surprising Path to Resilience: Your Gut

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on June 29, 2024

Resilience and the gut microbiome are both hot topics in psychological research. Now, a new study connects them—with significant implications.

Resilience and the gut microbiome are both hot topics in psychological research. Now, a new study connects them—with significant implications.