Depression

Waves of Sadness

By Julia Englund Strait Ph.D. on July 13, 2020 in This Emotional Mind

Jon Kabat Zinn has said, "You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf." But what about when the waves become a tsunami?

Jon Kabat Zinn has said, "You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf." But what about when the waves become a tsunami?

Self-Help

The Road Goes on Forever and the Party Never Ends

By Michelle vanDellen Ph.D. on July 13, 2020 in Too Many Goals

We don’t know when this will end. But we can be sure of the fact that it won’t be here soon enough.

We don’t know when this will end. But we can be sure of the fact that it won’t be here soon enough.

Sex

Straight Guise: Understanding Male Sexual Fluidity

By Joe Kort, Ph.D. on July 13, 2020 in Understanding the Erotic Code

When men have even one non-heterosexual sexual thought they are immediately stigmatized.

When men have even one non-heterosexual sexual thought they are immediately stigmatized.

Sleep

The Very Best Sleep Position For You

By Michael J Breus Ph.D. on July 13, 2020 in Sleep Newzzz

From the best sleep positions for every health condition to why sleep divorces are trending, this week I’ll be sharing just how different sleeping situations can impact your life.

From the best sleep positions for every health condition to why sleep divorces are trending, this week I’ll be sharing just how different sleeping situations can impact your life.

Sex

Mismatching in Sexual Desire Matters Less than You Think

By Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on July 13, 2020 in Dating and Mating

New research suggests that couples' overall levels of sexual desire have a greater impact on their relationship and sexual satisfaction than matching one another in sexual desire.

New research suggests that couples' overall levels of sexual desire have a greater impact on their relationship and sexual satisfaction than matching one another in sexual desire.

Health

Chronic Illness and Adolescence

By Katie Willard Virant MSW, JD, LCSW on July 13, 2020 in Chronically Me

Chronic illness adds unique challenges for adolescents. Parental understanding is key.

Chronic illness adds unique challenges for adolescents. Parental understanding is key.

What are the Joneses doing this Saturday night? Social isolation is giving us perspective into Sexual FOMO -- the fear of missing out on great sex.

Resilience

Service Dogs May Improve Your Mental Health

By Arash Emamzadeh on July 13, 2020 in Finding a New Home

A new study finds that service dogs may provide not only concrete help but also improve the social/psychological health of people with chronic conditions and disabilities.

A new study finds that service dogs may provide not only concrete help but also improve the social/psychological health of people with chronic conditions and disabilities.

Race and Ethnicity

Is the Client’s Racism the Therapist’s Business?

By Michael Karson Ph.D., J.D. on July 13, 2020 in Feeling Our Way

The real self is not racist. Acorns are concerned with becoming oak trees, not with whether white oaks are superior to red oaks.

The real self is not racist. Acorns are concerned with becoming oak trees, not with whether white oaks are superior to red oaks.

Psychosis

What Is Psychosis?

By Neel Burton M.D. on July 13, 2020 in Hide and Seek

An introduction to delusions and hallucinations.

An introduction to delusions and hallucinations.

Sleep

The Importance of Sleep During Covid-19

By Jutta Joormann Ph.D. on July 13, 2020 in Thoughts and Feelings

The pandemic is impacting our mental health, but here is something simple that could help us cope: Sleep.

The pandemic is impacting our mental health, but here is something simple that could help us cope: Sleep.

Stress

The Truth About Broken Hearts

By Leslie E. Korn Ph.D., MPH, LMHC, ACS, NTP on July 13, 2020 in Rhythms of Recovery

While pop culture leads us to believe a “broken heart” is the result of a nasty breakup, we should really be looking to stress.

While pop culture leads us to believe a “broken heart” is the result of a nasty breakup, we should really be looking to stress.

Sex

How We See Ourselves in Our Fantasies, and What It Means

By Justin J. Lehmiller Ph.D. on July 13, 2020 in The Myths of Sex

How do you see yourself in your sexual fantasies? New research finds that most people change themselves in some way. These changes reveal something about us, and our culture.

How do you see yourself in your sexual fantasies? New research finds that most people change themselves in some way. These changes reveal something about us, and our culture.

Race and Ethnicity

Guinea Pigging: Healthy Volunteers in Phase I Trials

By Sylvia R. Karasu M.D. on July 13, 2020 in The Gravity of Weight

Why do some people volunteer for potentially risky Phase I clinical trials that offer them no therapeutic benefit?

Why do some people volunteer for potentially risky Phase I clinical trials that offer them no therapeutic benefit?

Sex

Privilege, Racism, Misogyny, and Fun in The Ivy League: 2020

By Gina Barreca Ph.D. on July 13, 2020 in Snow White Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Getting positions of influence or prestige without applying for them epitomizes white-male privilege. Generations have done it. Privately. With a handshake. They see eye-to-eye.

Getting positions of influence or prestige without applying for them epitomizes white-male privilege. Generations have done it. Privately. With a handshake. They see eye-to-eye.

Fear

COVID-19 Fear, Food Insecurity, Place, and Mental Health

By Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on July 13, 2020 in Hope + Resilience

Understanding the multidimensional social, psychological, and health-related individual responses to life during COVID-19 can help us better navigate this pandemic.

Understanding the multidimensional social, psychological, and health-related individual responses to life during COVID-19 can help us better navigate this pandemic.

Ethics and Morality

Reactance Without Atrocity (To Lethal Coercion)

By Ian Hansen Ph.D. on July 13, 2020 in Psychology Without Atrocity

Coercing students, faculty, and staff back to campus during the national uncontrolled spread of a pandemic is not a good look.

Coercing students, faculty, and staff back to campus during the national uncontrolled spread of a pandemic is not a good look.

Relationships

Psychological Concepts in Mary Trump's Memoir

By Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on July 13, 2020 in The Full Picture

With an open mind, beyond politics, readers may actually reflect upon their own families, the installers of their buttons, as they dig into the memoir by Mary L. Trump, Ph.D.

With an open mind, beyond politics, readers may actually reflect upon their own families, the installers of their buttons, as they dig into the memoir by Mary L. Trump, Ph.D.

Depression

Depression and Anxiety More Common in Pregnancy

By Dawn Kingston Ph.D. on July 13, 2020 in The Pregnant Pause

A sole focus on postpartum depression at the exclusion of what happens in pregnancy makes it confusing and difficult for pregnant women.

A sole focus on postpartum depression at the exclusion of what happens in pregnancy makes it confusing and difficult for pregnant women.

Self-Help

Release: When to Let Go

By Rick Hanson Ph.D. on July 13, 2020 in Your Wise Brain

Self-critical thoughts, obsessions, defensive about your issues, or drinking too much. These things are relatively straightforward to deal with, even though it could be difficult.

Self-critical thoughts, obsessions, defensive about your issues, or drinking too much. These things are relatively straightforward to deal with, even though it could be difficult.

Health

The Neurobiology of Service: How 1+1 Can Equal 3

By Sheila Ohlsson Walker Ph.D. on July 13, 2020 in Back to Basics

Stronger together: How lending a hand and being a light to others improves your health and happiness.

Stronger together: How lending a hand and being a light to others improves your health and happiness.

Health

A Short-Term Mindset Is Actually Good When Using Nootropics

By Nootralize - Cognitive Enhancement on July 13, 2020 in Experience Engineering

Learn how to harness acute nootropic effects for optimal, long-term cognitive enhancement.

Learn how to harness acute nootropic effects for optimal, long-term cognitive enhancement.

Health

The Dolphin and the Coronavirus

By Philip E. Stieg Ph.D., M.D. on July 13, 2020 in This Is Your Brain

What does a retired NFL player with dementia have in common with the 130,000 Americans who have died so far from the novel coronavirus?

What does a retired NFL player with dementia have in common with the 130,000 Americans who have died so far from the novel coronavirus?

Parenting

Safe Substance Use in College

By Carl E Pickhardt Ph.D. on July 13, 2020 in Surviving (Your Child's) Adolescence

Because we live in a drug-filled world, and because college is a more worldly experience, there is more exposure to recreational drug use than before. Thus, safe use is important.

Because we live in a drug-filled world, and because college is a more worldly experience, there is more exposure to recreational drug use than before. Thus, safe use is important.

Media

Is the Goya Consumer Boycott an Overreaction?

By Utpal Dholakia Ph.D. on July 13, 2020 in The Science Behind Behavior

Without more nuanced consideration, using thin-sliced political outrage in buying decisions will hurt consumer welfare.

Without more nuanced consideration, using thin-sliced political outrage in buying decisions will hurt consumer welfare.

Work

The Self in Empathy: Self-Empathy

By Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., and Katherine Train, Ph.D. on July 13, 2020 in Empathic Intervision

When you are feeling challenged and misunderstood empathizing with someone else is difficult. That's why the first step to empathizing with others is to empathize with yourself.

When you are feeling challenged and misunderstood empathizing with someone else is difficult. That's why the first step to empathizing with others is to empathize with yourself.

Animal Behavior

Friendliness and Cooperation Are Secrets of Humans' Success

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on July 13, 2020 in Animal Emotions

An interview with Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods about their riveting new book, Survival of the Friendliest, a fascinating read about self-domestication and how we became who we are.

An interview with Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods about their riveting new book, Survival of the Friendliest, a fascinating read about self-domestication and how we became who we are.

Creativity

Crafty and Crooked, Yet Creative

By Hansika Kapoor Ph.D. on July 13, 2020 in Dark Creativity

Recent research identifies a positive link between creativity and unethicality.

Recent research identifies a positive link between creativity and unethicality.

Stress

This One Change May Immeasurably Transform Your Life

By Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on July 13, 2020 in Motivate!

People frequently consider changing bad habits but often don't follow through. Do you know why some fail, while others thrive? These three steps can solidify your change effort.

People frequently consider changing bad habits but often don't follow through. Do you know why some fail, while others thrive? These three steps can solidify your change effort.