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Leadership

5 Mistakes New Leaders Make and How to Avoid Them

Susanna Wu-Pong Calvert Ph.D., MAPP, RPh on March 27, 2023 in The Heart of Healing

Stepping into a new leadership role can be hard, but preparation and intentionality can go a long way towards creating a smooth transition.

Stepping into a new leadership role can be hard, but preparation and intentionality can go a long way towards creating a smooth transition.

Relationships

Do You Really Love Me?

Amanda Rose Ph.D. on March 27, 2023 in Between Us

Does it seem impossible for you to feel loved? Asking for reassurance can make things worse.

Does it seem impossible for you to feel loved? Asking for reassurance can make things worse.

Stress

Why Are the UN's Black Helicopters Targeting Me?

George Michelsen Foy on March 27, 2023 in Shut Up and Listen!

Conspiracy theories flourish in an environment of informational stress.

Conspiracy theories flourish in an environment of informational stress.

Artificial Intelligence

The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence

Max Louwerse Ph.D. on March 27, 2023 in Keeping Those Words in Mind

Now that AI can perceptually simulate information, psychologists are faced with exciting new questions about what makes us different from computers.

Now that AI can perceptually simulate information, psychologists are faced with exciting new questions about what makes us different from computers.

Anxiety

Which Kind of Meditation Is Right for You?

Tara Well Ph.D. on March 27, 2023 in The Clarity

How can you achieve the maximum benefits of your meditation practice? Consider using a mirror.

How can you achieve the maximum benefits of your meditation practice? Consider using a mirror.

Relationships

Enduring Friendships: Why Are They So Hard for Males?

George S. Everly, Jr. PhD, ABPP, FACLP on March 27, 2023 in When Disaster Strikes: Inside Disaster Psychology

Friendships are more superficial than ever before, but these five conditions will help them deepen and endure.

Friendships are more superficial than ever before, but these five conditions will help them deepen and endure.

Pessimism

Social Psychology's Dark Future

Roy F. Baumeister Ph.D. on March 27, 2023 in Cultural Animal

Many social psychologists see their field in crisis. The problems are serious and may get worse. Here are some worst-case scenarios that spell more trouble ahead.

Many social psychologists see their field in crisis. The problems are serious and may get worse. Here are some worst-case scenarios that spell more trouble ahead.

Education

How Do Children Learn Morality?

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on March 27, 2023 in Understanding Hypnosis

A Personal Perspective: Is a moral authority beneficial to our society beyond the generally accepted American morality based on individualism?

A Personal Perspective: Is a moral authority beneficial to our society beyond the generally accepted American morality based on individualism?

Anxiety

The Turmoil of Uncertainty

Sylvia R. Karasu M.D. on March 27, 2023 in The Gravity of Weight

What is the difference between risk and uncertainty when dealing with medical illness?

What is the difference between risk and uncertainty when dealing with medical illness?

Coaching

Psyche of the Teenage Athlete

Laura M. Miele Ph.D. on March 27, 2023 in The Whole Athlete

Which type of sports coach are you?

Which type of sports coach are you?

Pregnancy

The Importance of Mental Health Exceptions in Abortion Restrictions

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on March 27, 2023 in Outside the Box

Excluding mental health conditions as an exception to state abortion bans will lead to downstream mental health and financial consequences for individuals and society.

Excluding mental health conditions as an exception to state abortion bans will lead to downstream mental health and financial consequences for individuals and society.

Sex

Female Sexual Dysfunction: What's Going Wrong?

Jennifer Reid M.D. on March 27, 2023 in Think Like a Shrink

Women experiencing low desire, pain, or an inability to orgasm often benefit from a clearer understanding of these sexual difficulties, allowing for successful recovery.

Women experiencing low desire, pain, or an inability to orgasm often benefit from a clearer understanding of these sexual difficulties, allowing for successful recovery.

Chronic Pain

Understanding of Chronic Itching Just Scratches the Surface

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on March 27, 2023 in Diagnosis: Human

Chronic itching hurts emotionally as well as physically. New drug treatments offer hope—but addressing the social stigma of scratching is needed, too.

Chronic itching hurts emotionally as well as physically. New drug treatments offer hope—but addressing the social stigma of scratching is needed, too.

ADHD

How ADHD in Adults Impacts Anger Arousal

Bernard Golden, Ph.D. on March 27, 2023 in Overcoming Destructive Anger

It's important to consider the influence of ADHD when dealing with adult anger. This may be overlooked by individuals with the disorder and by those who provide treatment for it.

It's important to consider the influence of ADHD when dealing with adult anger. This may be overlooked by individuals with the disorder and by those who provide treatment for it.

Career

The One Thing You Need to Be Happy at Work

Bruce Feiler on March 27, 2023 in The Nonlinear Life

Looking to find your joy at work? Learn more about the latest research into workplace friendships.

Looking to find your joy at work? Learn more about the latest research into workplace friendships.

Adolescence

Teenage Mental Health: This Time, the Crisis Isn't Hyped

Nancy Darling Ph.D. on March 27, 2023 in Thinking About Kids

The steep decline in adolescent mental health began in 2011. Unlike most hype about adolescents, this crisis is real, sobering, and should concern everyone.

The steep decline in adolescent mental health began in 2011. Unlike most hype about adolescents, this crisis is real, sobering, and should concern everyone.

Stress

The Stress and Sex Connection

Joel Block Ph.D. on March 27, 2023 in Love Matters

Life can be stressful, but it doesn't have to interfere with intimacy.

Life can be stressful, but it doesn't have to interfere with intimacy.

Grief

Navigating Daily Life While Grieving

Kristin Meekhof on March 27, 2023 in A Widow's Guide to Healing

Are you struggling to function after the death of your loved one? Here's some thing to consider post-loss.

Are you struggling to function after the death of your loved one? Here's some thing to consider post-loss.

Attention

Alpha Wolves and Alpha Dogs Aren't Myths

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on March 27, 2023 in Animal Emotions

Being an alpha wolf or dog is not synonymous with being highly aggressive, violent, or domineering; research shows there are domineering personalities in wolves and other animals.

Being an alpha wolf or dog is not synonymous with being highly aggressive, violent, or domineering; research shows there are domineering personalities in wolves and other animals.

Stress

Is Your Door Really Always Open? Social Interactions at Work

Erin Craw Ph.D. on March 27, 2023 in Navigating Mental Health Through a Communication Lens

Regular supportive conversations among colleagues provide a foundation for individuals to feel as though they can turn to peers when they need support.

Regular supportive conversations among colleagues provide a foundation for individuals to feel as though they can turn to peers when they need support.

Gaslighting

Games Master Manipulators Play: Gaslighting

Dale Hartley MBA, Ph.D. on March 27, 2023 in Machiavellians: Gulling the Rubes

Gaslighting is a form of interpersonal psychological warfare. Master manipulators seek to steal other people's power for themselves.

Gaslighting is a form of interpersonal psychological warfare. Master manipulators seek to steal other people's power for themselves.

Optimism

Social Psychology's Bright Future

Roy F. Baumeister Ph.D. on March 27, 2023 in Cultural Animal

Despite social psychology's current struggles and woes, there are good reasons to look forward to a bright future. Things may not be as bad as they seem.

Despite social psychology's current struggles and woes, there are good reasons to look forward to a bright future. Things may not be as bad as they seem.

Therapy

ChatGPT Can Help You See Yourself as a Hero

Anna B. David on March 27, 2023 in Recover Girl

Rather than bemoaning the fact that AI is coming for us, consider combining ChatGPT with a classic storytelling framework in order to gain new perspective on your struggles.

Rather than bemoaning the fact that AI is coming for us, consider combining ChatGPT with a classic storytelling framework in order to gain new perspective on your struggles.

Motivation

These Types of Leaders Can Expect to Be More Successful

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on March 27, 2023 in Motivate!

There is one huge mistake successful leaders never make. Are you poised to take the next step and improve your leadership capability?

There is one huge mistake successful leaders never make. Are you poised to take the next step and improve your leadership capability?

Child Development

Possessiveness, Money, and Their Roots in Childhood

Frank J. Ninivaggi M.D., DLF-A.P.A. on March 27, 2023 in Envy This!

Developmentally, property and possessions are a child's money. Understanding details of human nature helps explain reasons and a range of causes for this ubiquitous reality.

Developmentally, property and possessions are a child's money. Understanding details of human nature helps explain reasons and a range of causes for this ubiquitous reality.

Relationships

7 Tips to Build Stronger Connections

Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. on March 27, 2023 in Click Here for Happiness

Research-based strategies to improve your relationships.

Research-based strategies to improve your relationships.

Motivation

3 Ways Psychology Can Help to Reduce Climate Change

Patricia Lockwood, Ph.D., and Jo Cutler, Ph.D. on March 27, 2023 in The Helpful Brain

Psychology can help to reduce climate change by understanding motivation, mental health, and the spread of misinformation.

Psychology can help to reduce climate change by understanding motivation, mental health, and the spread of misinformation.

Time Management

Are We Nearing the End of Baseball?

E. Paul Zehr Ph.D. on March 27, 2023 in Black Belt Brain

A Personal Perspective: How a new pitching clock could strike out America's pastime.

A Personal Perspective: How a new pitching clock could strike out America's pastime.

Self-Talk

Therapy Everywhere, All at Once: The Therapy Multiverse

Richard Brouillette LCSW on March 27, 2023 in Flipping Out

Unlike in the movies, to access the therapy multiverse, you don’t have to chew old gum you found under a desk, staple your forehead, or talk to Dr. Strange.

Unlike in the movies, to access the therapy multiverse, you don’t have to chew old gum you found under a desk, staple your forehead, or talk to Dr. Strange.

Health

When Symptoms Are Dismissed by a Doctor

Erica Steele DNM, ND, CFMP, BCND, MPH on March 27, 2023 in Putting the Care Back in Healthcare

Ignoring a patient's concerns can cause delayed diagnosis, incorrect treatment, and poorer health outcomes. Providers must listen and offer support to get to the root cause.

Ignoring a patient's concerns can cause delayed diagnosis, incorrect treatment, and poorer health outcomes. Providers must listen and offer support to get to the root cause.