Essential Reads

New Study Reveals How 'Muscle Memory' Works

By R. Douglas Fields Ph.D. on June 24, 2021 in The New Brain

Researchers report that mental “instant replay” after each performance is critical to perfecting a new skill.

Researchers report that mental “instant replay” after each performance is critical to perfecting a new skill.

You Might Not Be Who You Think You Are

By Danielle Render Turmaud, M.S., NCC on June 24, 2021 in Lifting the Veil on Trauma

As we navigate life, we develop self-schemas and beliefs about ourselves. However, they may not offer us a full picture of who we are.

As we navigate life, we develop self-schemas and beliefs about ourselves. However, they may not offer us a full picture of who we are.

We Had Joy, We Had Fun: We Really Feel Better in the Summer

By Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy. on June 24, 2021 in Crisis on Earth

You're not imagining it—you do feel great in summer. Take the opportunity to feel even better by modifying your lifestyle when your motivation is at its peak.

You're not imagining it—you do feel great in summer. Take the opportunity to feel even better by modifying your lifestyle when your motivation is at its peak.

Loving Someone with a Life-Threatening or Terminal Illness

By David B. Feldman Ph.D. on June 23, 2021 in Supersurvivors

When a loved one is diagnosed with a life-threatening or terminal illness, it’s hard to know how best to provide emotional support. Here are four tips that may help.

When a loved one is diagnosed with a life-threatening or terminal illness, it’s hard to know how best to provide emotional support. Here are four tips that may help.

The Mind-and-Skin Connection

By Deana Shevit Goldin, Ph.D., DNP, APRN on June 23, 2021 in The Brain-Body Connection

It's crucial for psychiatric mental health practitioners and dermatologists to work collaboratively.

It's crucial for psychiatric mental health practitioners and dermatologists to work collaboratively.

Why Doing Something Different Can Boost Well-Being

By Jutta Joormann Ph.D. on June 23, 2021 in Thoughts and Feelings

A new study combining neuroimaging with tracking participants' geographical movements shows that going to new places increases happiness.

A new study combining neuroimaging with tracking participants' geographical movements shows that going to new places increases happiness.

The Best Way to Support Your Partner May Be Invisibly

By Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. Ph.D. on June 23, 2021 in The Psychology of Relationships

In relationships, partners need to support each other. But not all support is created equal, and invisible support is often more helpful.

In relationships, partners need to support each other. But not all support is created equal, and invisible support is often more helpful.

4 Pillars of Change in Effective Therapy

By Neighborhood Psychiatry on June 23, 2021 in Psychiatry for the People

Research identifies critical domains to emphasize in pursuing effective psychotherapy.

Research identifies critical domains to emphasize in pursuing effective psychotherapy.

Can We Be in Love and Indifferent at the Same Time?

By Aaron Ben-Zeév Ph.D. on June 22, 2021 in In the Name of Love

Sensitivity is essential in romantic relationships. Nevertheless, too much romantic sensitivity can be harmful and a limited degree of indifference is required.

Sensitivity is essential in romantic relationships. Nevertheless, too much romantic sensitivity can be harmful and a limited degree of indifference is required.

Social Isolation During the Pandemic May Hit Teens Hard

By Aditi Subramaniam, Ph.D. on June 22, 2021 in Parenting from a Neuroscience Perspective

Are you wondering what the effects of social isolation are on teenagers? Here's what the research says about these effects, and what we can do to mitigate them.

Are you wondering what the effects of social isolation are on teenagers? Here's what the research says about these effects, and what we can do to mitigate them.

How People Express Their Real Selves in Virtual Worlds

By Scott A. McGreal MSc. on June 22, 2021 in Unique—Like Everybody Else

Despite the freedom to be whoever they want to be, most people’s behavior in a virtual world reflects who they are in real life.

Despite the freedom to be whoever they want to be, most people’s behavior in a virtual world reflects who they are in real life.

The 8 Components of Musical Emotion

By Shahram Heshmat Ph.D. on June 21, 2021 in Science of Choice

Musical emotions mirror human life, action, and behavior.

Musical emotions mirror human life, action, and behavior.

The Personality Disorder You Don't Hear About

By Anthony D. Smith LMHC on June 21, 2021 in Up and Running

Cruel, aggressive, untruthful: Sounds a lot like antisocial personality. Or does it? Sadistic personality disorder may no longer be in the DSM, but it's still a recognized condition.

Cruel, aggressive, untruthful: Sounds a lot like antisocial personality. Or does it? Sadistic personality disorder may no longer be in the DSM, but it's still a recognized condition.

Instead of Waiting for Motivation, Build Habits

By Ahona Guha DPsych on June 20, 2021 in Of Prisons and Pathos

Do you struggle to find motivation to do the things you want? Here is a new way of thinking about motivation.

Do you struggle to find motivation to do the things you want? Here is a new way of thinking about motivation.

Deep Work Is Deep Reading

By Tim Leberecht on June 20, 2021 in The Romance of Work

In the business world, the idea of “literacy” is often taken for granted. But to foster empathy, we must read books deeply and not just skim them.

In the business world, the idea of “literacy” is often taken for granted. But to foster empathy, we must read books deeply and not just skim them.

6 Ways to Combat Procrastination for Adults With ADHD

By Scott S. Shapiro M.D. on June 19, 2021 in The Best Strategies For Managing Adult ADHD

How do avoidance and procrastination affect adults with ADHD? Strategies to overcome procrastination are essential to one's professional and personal wellbeing.

How do avoidance and procrastination affect adults with ADHD? Strategies to overcome procrastination are essential to one's professional and personal wellbeing.

4 Myths About Autism Spectrum Disorders

By Eileen Bailey on June 19, 2021 in Let's Talk About Mental Health

There are common myths about people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. What are they and how can misconceptions be curtailed?

There are common myths about people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. What are they and how can misconceptions be curtailed?

A Father’s Day Tribute: My White Ally Dad in 1986

By Jonathan Stevens, M.D., M.P.H. on June 19, 2021 in Mind Matters from Menninger

A perspective of fatherhood from the child of single parent transracial adoption.

A perspective of fatherhood from the child of single parent transracial adoption.

3 Ways to Improve How You Say “Thank You” to Your Partner

By Amie M. Gordon, Ph.D. on June 18, 2021 in Between You and Me

Giving and receiving thanks can bring couples closer together. These research-supported strategies can help partners best express their heartfelt gratitude to one another.

Giving and receiving thanks can bring couples closer together. These research-supported strategies can help partners best express their heartfelt gratitude to one another.

Why Change People, Places, and Things in Early Recovery?

By Amanda L. Giordano Ph.D., LPC on June 18, 2021 in Understanding Addiction

Those who are overcoming addiction may have heard that it's important to avoid certain things in early recovery, but why? The answer lies in the brain.

Those who are overcoming addiction may have heard that it's important to avoid certain things in early recovery, but why? The answer lies in the brain.