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Media

Why Are We Captivated by Bad News?

Sam Goldstein Ph.D. on March 19, 2025 in Common Sense Science

Humans are wired to focus on bad news, amplified by media and algorithms. Mindful consumption and balanced perspectives can reduce stress and the effects of negativity bias.

Humans are wired to focus on bad news, amplified by media and algorithms. Mindful consumption and balanced perspectives can reduce stress and the effects of negativity bias.

Addiction

The Psychology of Addiction and Obesity: New Treatments

Adi Zuloff-Shani Ph.D. on March 19, 2025 in Psychedelics to the Rescue

Addiction and obesity share deep neurological roots. Can new treatments like GLP-1 drugs and MEAI help break the cycle? Explore the latest science behind these conditions.

Addiction and obesity share deep neurological roots. Can new treatments like GLP-1 drugs and MEAI help break the cycle? Explore the latest science behind these conditions.

Infidelity

Partner Betrayal and Relational Recovery

Michelle Mays LPC, CSAT-S on March 19, 2025 in Braving Hope

Individuals and couples struggle to address the complex dynamics that arise from sexual betrayal. The need for a fresh perspective for healing cannot be overstated.

Individuals and couples struggle to address the complex dynamics that arise from sexual betrayal. The need for a fresh perspective for healing cannot be overstated.

Creativity

The Real Dope on Cannabis and Creativity

Lucas Richert Ph.D. on March 19, 2025 in Hygieia's Workshop

From boosting divergent thinking to altering how we perceive our own ideas, the effects of cannabis on creativity are complex.

From boosting divergent thinking to altering how we perceive our own ideas, the effects of cannabis on creativity are complex.

Aging

Are You Prepared to Grow Older?

Leon F Seltzer PhD on March 19, 2025 in Evolution of the Self

If we're to truly accept growing older, we must reexamine the benefits versus costs of clinging to what will, sooner or later, be out of our control.

If we're to truly accept growing older, we must reexamine the benefits versus costs of clinging to what will, sooner or later, be out of our control.

Loneliness

Loneliness, Fear of Failure, and Suicide Among Young Adults

Karyn Hall Ph.D. on March 19, 2025 in Pieces of Mind

Too many young adults are struggling with loneliness and fear of failure. These experiences along with stress and worry about unrealistic expectations can lead to depression.

Too many young adults are struggling with loneliness and fear of failure. These experiences along with stress and worry about unrealistic expectations can lead to depression.

Parenting

Is Your Teen Stuck to a Screen?

Cathrine V. Jansson-Boyd Ph.D. on March 19, 2025 in Consumer Psychology

Rather than limiting the amount of time your teenagers spend watching online content, engage with what they are watching.

Rather than limiting the amount of time your teenagers spend watching online content, engage with what they are watching.

Infidelity

The Psychology of a Cheating Spouse

Lynn Margolies Ph.D. on March 19, 2025 in Therapy Insider

Understand the psychology behind a spouse that cheats and hurts someone they love.

Understand the psychology behind a spouse that cheats and hurts someone they love.

Health

Amy Tan’s Lyme Disease: The Body Speaks Through the Mind

Shirley M. Mueller M.D. on March 19, 2025 in The Mind of a Collector

What initially seems like purely psychological trouble may indeed have roots in physical conditions that, once identified, can often be successfully treated.

What initially seems like purely psychological trouble may indeed have roots in physical conditions that, once identified, can often be successfully treated.

Leadership

5 Steps to Avoid Becoming a Mindless Manager

Bruce Tulgan, JD on March 19, 2025 in Navigating the New Workplace

Managing others is a huge responsibility that requires daily, hands-on engagement. There are five steps leaders should take to prevent mindless management.

Managing others is a huge responsibility that requires daily, hands-on engagement. There are five steps leaders should take to prevent mindless management.

Media

Young People Want a New American Dream

Yalda T. Uhls Ph.D. on March 19, 2025 in The Power of Storytelling

Young people are reimagining the American Dream—prioritizing health and financial security over homeownership.

Young people are reimagining the American Dream—prioritizing health and financial security over homeownership.

Career

The Rise of Job Insecurity: Handling Layoff Fears

Ali Shehab on March 19, 2025 in The Human Algorithm

Layoffs are now a global phenomenon. Employees are grappling with a new reality: Job security is extinct. Here’s how to survive the psychological storm.

Layoffs are now a global phenomenon. Employees are grappling with a new reality: Job security is extinct. Here’s how to survive the psychological storm.

Sex

When Libidos Clash: I Love You, But I’m Not in the Mood

Alicia M. Walker Ph.D. on March 19, 2025 in Hidden Desires

You adore each other. You’re all in. But when it comes to sex, one of you is revving the engine while the other’s stuck in park. Sound familiar?

You adore each other. You’re all in. But when it comes to sex, one of you is revving the engine while the other’s stuck in park. Sound familiar?

Perfectionism

Does Healthy Perfectionism Exist?

Leon Garber LMHC on March 19, 2025 in Perfectionism

Absolute perfectionism is the belief that we ought to be perfect everywhere, all the time, and to everyone. Doing so is impossible, but a healthier version of perfectionism exists.

Absolute perfectionism is the belief that we ought to be perfect everywhere, all the time, and to everyone. Doing so is impossible, but a healthier version of perfectionism exists.

Therapy

Healing Bonds Through Animal-Assisted Therapy

Elizabeth Ruegg DSW, LCSW on March 19, 2025 in Therapeutic Paws

Discover the transformative power of animal-assisted therapy as a complement to traditional treatment methods for anorexia and bulimia nervosa.

Discover the transformative power of animal-assisted therapy as a complement to traditional treatment methods for anorexia and bulimia nervosa.

Depression

Healing the Modern Brain

Drew Ramsey M.D. on March 19, 2025 in The Farmacy

If depression isn’t just a chemical imbalance, what drives it? A psychiatrist unpacks the latest research, why SSRIs still work, and how mental fitness can transform mental health.

If depression isn’t just a chemical imbalance, what drives it? A psychiatrist unpacks the latest research, why SSRIs still work, and how mental fitness can transform mental health.

Illusory Truth Effect

How Can We Save Science?

Ira Hyman Ph.D. on March 19, 2025 in Mental Mishaps

To save science, we must counter the disinformation and promote the truth.

To save science, we must counter the disinformation and promote the truth.

Relationships

How Trust Breaks in Non-Monogamous Relationships

Moshe Ratson MBA, MFT on March 19, 2025 in The Wisdom of Anger

Open or polyamorous relationships can be rewarding yet delicate. Cheating isn’t about multiple partners but about breaking transparency or violating shared agreements.

Open or polyamorous relationships can be rewarding yet delicate. Cheating isn’t about multiple partners but about breaking transparency or violating shared agreements.

ADHD

Boosting Focus Without Burnout: ADHD Strategies That Work

Ugochukwu Uche MS.,LPC on March 19, 2025 in Promoting Empathy With Your Teen

Teens with ADHD can boost focus without burnout by reducing distractions, using movement, breaking tasks down, and relying on reminders to stay on track and engaged.

Teens with ADHD can boost focus without burnout by reducing distractions, using movement, breaking tasks down, and relying on reminders to stay on track and engaged.

Resilience

How Did This Man Beat Extreme Childhood and Adult Trauma?

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on March 19, 2025 in Hidden Wounds

Medal of Honor recipient Russell Dunham survived exceptionally difficult childhood and war traumas, yet summoned inner strengths to live a remarkably fruitful and inspiring life.

Medal of Honor recipient Russell Dunham survived exceptionally difficult childhood and war traumas, yet summoned inner strengths to live a remarkably fruitful and inspiring life.

Authenticity

A Journal Can Be a Place to Explore the Life We Want

Heather Rose Artushin LISW-CP on March 19, 2025 in Well Read

Journaling is an effective intervention that can help us along in our mental health journey. Brianna Wiest shares her thoughts on writing and authenticity.

Journaling is an effective intervention that can help us along in our mental health journey. Brianna Wiest shares her thoughts on writing and authenticity.

Emotional Intelligence

3 Ways to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children

Mark Travers Ph.D. on March 19, 2025 in Social Instincts

Want your kids to truly thrive from childhood into adulthood? Then you need to teach them "emotional intelligence." Here's how to get started.

Want your kids to truly thrive from childhood into adulthood? Then you need to teach them "emotional intelligence." Here's how to get started.

Authenticity

Know Yourself to Take Care of Yourself

Finn Janning Ph.D. on March 19, 2025 in Philosophies in Psychology

Personal Perspective: Self-knowledge isn’t given—it is realized. To know oneself is to see beyond illusions, to act with awareness, and to care for oneself as an ongoing practice.

Personal Perspective: Self-knowledge isn’t given—it is realized. To know oneself is to see beyond illusions, to act with awareness, and to care for oneself as an ongoing practice.

Leadership

It’s OK to Say Thank You

John Nolan M.A. on March 19, 2025 in The Change Dynamic

Why is it that our leaders and organizations have lost the simple lessons they learned as children? It's time we reclaim the power of saying thank you.

Why is it that our leaders and organizations have lost the simple lessons they learned as children? It's time we reclaim the power of saying thank you.

Burnout

The Burnout Trap: Why Pushing Too Hard Backfires

Melanie A. McNally Psy.D. on March 19, 2025 in Empower Your Mind

Pushing too hard can drain your energy and derail success. Learn how to achieve your goals without burnout by working smarter, prioritizing rest, and staying balanced.

Pushing too hard can drain your energy and derail success. Learn how to achieve your goals without burnout by working smarter, prioritizing rest, and staying balanced.

Altruism

Bounded Solidarity: The Mindset Behind a Culture of Altruism

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on March 19, 2025 in Animal Emotions

Nicole Karlis explains the cutting-edge science of generosity and the benefits of altruism for building resilience and nurturing a sense of fulfillment, connection, and community.

Nicole Karlis explains the cutting-edge science of generosity and the benefits of altruism for building resilience and nurturing a sense of fulfillment, connection, and community.

Relationships

Enhance Your Relationships with Mentalization

Jennifer Gerlach LCSW on March 19, 2025 in Beyond Mental Health

Mentalization is a not-so-pop psychology relationship game-changer.

Mentalization is a not-so-pop psychology relationship game-changer.

Self-Help

A Wise Strategy to Battle Despair, Stress, and Anxiety

Cynthia Baum-Baicker Ph.D. on March 19, 2025 in Clinical Wisdom for a New World

Feeling overwhelmed by constant bad news? Discover how the Law of Opposites can restore balance, reduce stress, and help you find light in the darkness.

Feeling overwhelmed by constant bad news? Discover how the Law of Opposites can restore balance, reduce stress, and help you find light in the darkness.

Narcissism

Navigate Narcissism With Conflict Resilience

Joel Salinas M.D. on March 19, 2025 in Mint Cognition

To narcissist-proof your life, conflict resilience and neuroscience can help you set boundaries and stay in control with self-focused or manipulative people.

To narcissist-proof your life, conflict resilience and neuroscience can help you set boundaries and stay in control with self-focused or manipulative people.