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Psychology Today Magazine
May 2017
A Radical New Approach to Beating Addiction
Psychedelic drugs raise the question of whether one mind-altering substance can override dependence on another.
The Vlogging Cure
With millions watching, YouTube video creators are challenging the stigma attached to mental illness.
The Underrated Skills That Keep Couples Together
Hot passionate love is the holy grail of relationships, but it's not what keeps us going day-to-day.
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Divider-In-Chief
People are striving to manage the Trump-related rifts in their relationships.
Vision Quest
Isaac Lidsky discusses blindness and disability
Eccentric’s Corner: The Risk Taker
A NASA expert says we may have taken safety about as far as it can go.
A Bug in the System
Susceptibility to psychiatric disorders may be set by gut bacteria.
Grief Is a Genesis, Not a Finale
Mourning imminent death as a bridge to life.
Embrace Awkwardness
It's not just the socially awkward who sometimes feel ill at ease. Did the ancient Stoics have a solution?
Strange Fruit
A berry from West Africa makes sweetness a true tongue twister.
Time for Trust
With trust, there is no finish line, but there is a starting line.
The Polarization Express
Scientists dig deeper into what divides us.
In Search of Answers
Differences in how we choose rewards are linked to core beliefs.
I Want to Believe
Where we stand in heated debates isn't always where we'd like to stand.
The Long Reach of Popularity
Some of us pursue popularity when we should be pursuing "likeabilty."
High Marks For Fair Praise
A pat on the head may be most effective when it's well earned.
Screen Grab
Racking up hours on devices doesn't always point to problems for teens.
Smooth Criminals
The perfect crime may be the one that dazzles with its craftiness.
What Can I Do?
Global warming seems more like a moral issue if we feel we can fight it.
Help Found
Requesting aid can be awkward, but so is refusing it.
