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Social Life

What Is Soft Socializing?

America Edwards, Ph.D. on April 11, 2026 in The Ties That Connect Us

Feeling drained by traditional socializing? Low-pressure, activity-based connection might be exactly what you need.

Feeling drained by traditional socializing? Low-pressure, activity-based connection might be exactly what you need.

Cognition

How to Break a Loop of Stuck Thinking

Alice Boyes Ph.D. on April 11, 2026 in In Practice

These nine diagnostic strategies can stop you from spinning in circles.

These nine diagnostic strategies can stop you from spinning in circles.

Psychedelics

The Art of Integration After a Psychedelic Experience

Michael Ryoshin Sapiro, Psy.D. on April 11, 2026 in Truth Medicine

The integration process after a psychedelic session must be done with care and intention to create sustained changes.

The integration process after a psychedelic session must be done with care and intention to create sustained changes.

Parenting

Parenting a Child With Pathological Demand Avoidance

Becky Ready Ph.D., ABPP on April 11, 2026 in Your Quality of Life

Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) involves powerful emotions and behaviors that are difficult to manage. A study sheds light on the experiences of mothers of children with PDA.

Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) involves powerful emotions and behaviors that are difficult to manage. A study sheds light on the experiences of mothers of children with PDA.

Relationships

The 5 Most Common Causes of Arguments and How to Avoid Them

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on April 11, 2026 in Fixing Families

Arguments are the result of unresolved problems and poor emotional regulation. Here are five common causes and five preventive skills.

Arguments are the result of unresolved problems and poor emotional regulation. Here are five common causes and five preventive skills.

Personal Perspectives

Brain Injury May Reverse Pre-Injury Trauma Work

Shireen Jeejeebhoy on April 11, 2026 in Concussion Is Brain Injury

Personal Perspective: Trauma can reanimate after a brain injury. I found that this type of "unhealing" is not discussed during neuro-rehab.

Personal Perspective: Trauma can reanimate after a brain injury. I found that this type of "unhealing" is not discussed during neuro-rehab.

Perfectionism

The Obsessive-Compulsive Pursuit of Clarity Over Freedom

Leon Garber LMHC on April 11, 2026 in Perfectionism

People with obsessive-compulsive tendencies struggle when life feels chaotic. Yet embracing ambiguity can help us lead more meaningful lives.

People with obsessive-compulsive tendencies struggle when life feels chaotic. Yet embracing ambiguity can help us lead more meaningful lives.

Diet

Not All “Plant-Based” Diets Are Equal for Brain Health

Karen E. Todd RD, CSCS, EP-C, CISSN on April 11, 2026 in Feed Your Brain

A large study suggests healthier plant-based diets may be linked to lower dementia risk, while processed plant foods may not. But the findings show association, not proof.

A large study suggests healthier plant-based diets may be linked to lower dementia risk, while processed plant foods may not. But the findings show association, not proof.

Parenting

In Defense of "Gentle Parenting"

Elisa T. Bronfman, Ph.D., and Johanna D. Sagarin, Ph.D. on April 11, 2026 in Aligning for Growth

People love to endorse some parenting behaviors while deriding others on social media. But parenting isn't about entertainment. It's about what's best for kids.

People love to endorse some parenting behaviors while deriding others on social media. But parenting isn't about entertainment. It's about what's best for kids.

Rejection Sensitivity

Acceptance and Rejection Are Universal

Ragnar Purje Ph.D. on April 11, 2026 in Recovery From Brain Injury

Relationships are voluntary. Self-chosen psychological processes generate liking, trust, and the potential for relational engagement, none of which can be coerced.

Relationships are voluntary. Self-chosen psychological processes generate liking, trust, and the potential for relational engagement, none of which can be coerced.

Personal Perspectives

Psychological Dimensions of Zen Garden Temples

Susan M. Pollak MTS, Ed.D. on April 11, 2026 in The Art of Now

Personal Perspective: What do the findings of the spacecraft Artemis 2 and an ancient Zen garden temple have in common?

Personal Perspective: What do the findings of the spacecraft Artemis 2 and an ancient Zen garden temple have in common?

Boundaries

3 Steps to Setting Boundaries During Divorce

Oona Metz LICSW on April 11, 2026 in Unhitched

You may worry that if you set a boundary with someone, you will lose them but the truth is, if you don't hold your boundary, you may lose yourself.

You may worry that if you set a boundary with someone, you will lose them but the truth is, if you don't hold your boundary, you may lose yourself.

ADHD

Let's Ask Brains What ADHD Looks Like

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on April 11, 2026 in Rethinking Adult ADHD

What if we could directly ask the brain about ADHD? A recent study used innovative techniques to do just that.

What if we could directly ask the brain about ADHD? A recent study used innovative techniques to do just that.

Personal Perspectives

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Nina E. Cerfolio M.D. on April 11, 2026 in Esprit

Personal Perspective: Radical kindness and social-emotional support, not bulletproof gear, is the key to healing our classrooms and teachers.

Personal Perspective: Radical kindness and social-emotional support, not bulletproof gear, is the key to healing our classrooms and teachers.

Animal Behavior

The Clout of Companion Animal Psychology for Dogs and Cats

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on April 11, 2026 in Animal Emotions

Psychologist Zazie Todd makes the science of dog and cat behavior widely accessible and teaches pet guardians how to use positive, force-free methods.

Psychologist Zazie Todd makes the science of dog and cat behavior widely accessible and teaches pet guardians how to use positive, force-free methods.

Trauma

Do You Have to Be Healed to Be Whole?

Gregg McBride on April 11, 2026 in The Weight-ing Game

What if healing isn’t about “getting over” your past but learning to carry it differently? Trauma may stay, but it doesn’t have to define you.

What if healing isn’t about “getting over” your past but learning to carry it differently? Trauma may stay, but it doesn’t have to define you.

Grit

Don’t Waste Your Grit When It’s Time to Quit

T. Alexander Puutio Ph.D. on April 10, 2026 in Curiosity Code

You likely chose your career too early. The math of optimal stopping and the psychology of exploration show why quitting smarter can lead to better work.

You likely chose your career too early. The math of optimal stopping and the psychology of exploration show why quitting smarter can lead to better work.

Personal Perspectives

On the Myths of Publishing: A Writer's Lament

Eliezer Sobel on April 10, 2026 in The 99th Monkey

Personal Perspective: As an aspiring writer, you may dream of the big moment when a publisher buys your book. Not so fast...

Personal Perspective: As an aspiring writer, you may dream of the big moment when a publisher buys your book. Not so fast...

Health

Is Your Audiologist Providing Person-Centered Care?

Shari Eberts on April 10, 2026 in Life With Hearing Loss

Wondering if your hearing care truly meets your needs? Learn four key signs of person-centered care—and how to advocate for better support and outcomes.

Wondering if your hearing care truly meets your needs? Learn four key signs of person-centered care—and how to advocate for better support and outcomes.

Personal Perspectives

Snowboarding, Sex, and Tacos

Sam Louie MA, LMHC, CSAT on April 10, 2026 in Minority Report

Personal Perspective: Some men complain they don't have guy friends because most men can't go deep. I thought the same thing—until I learned vulnerability begets openness.

Personal Perspective: Some men complain they don't have guy friends because most men can't go deep. I thought the same thing—until I learned vulnerability begets openness.

Anxiety

The Radical Act of Listening to Understand

Julie Radlauer-Doerfler LMHC on April 10, 2026 in Becoming Happier

Are you afraid to have a conversation with someone who has opposing political views? Rather than trying to prove your point, start with listening with the intent to understand.

Are you afraid to have a conversation with someone who has opposing political views? Rather than trying to prove your point, start with listening with the intent to understand.

Adolescence

What a 5-Minute Argument Reveals About Parents and Teens

Kelly Chen MD on April 10, 2026 in Strategy in Stride

Parent-teen disagreements are common and frustrating. If you know what to look for, these moments can become opportunities to strengthen your relationship with your child.

Parent-teen disagreements are common and frustrating. If you know what to look for, these moments can become opportunities to strengthen your relationship with your child.

Grief

When Love Masquerades as Depression

David Burns M.D. on April 10, 2026 in Feeling Good

After a tragic accident, Jim struggled with severe guilt and depression for nine years, until a shift in perspective began his emotional healing.

After a tragic accident, Jim struggled with severe guilt and depression for nine years, until a shift in perspective began his emotional healing.

Anxiety

How Anxiety Can Increase the Likelihood of War

Richard Restak M.D. on April 10, 2026 in The Changing Brain

Anxiety can drive personal and international turmoil. But at an acceptable level, it also leads to creativity and imagination.

Anxiety can drive personal and international turmoil. But at an acceptable level, it also leads to creativity and imagination.

Anger

The 100-Year Smile

Robert Puff Ph.D. on April 10, 2026 in Meditation for Modern Life

The ultimate anti-aging secret isn't a cream or a diet—it's learning how to stop feeding your anger.

The ultimate anti-aging secret isn't a cream or a diet—it's learning how to stop feeding your anger.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

Why Some People Hate the Wellness Craze

MarYam Hamedani Ph.D. on April 10, 2026 in Culture Matters

Wellness culture has gained influence, but some are pushing back. This may be due to perceived threats to their identity and status.

Wellness culture has gained influence, but some are pushing back. This may be due to perceived threats to their identity and status.

Depression

The Impact of Social Expectations on Men's Depression

Santiago Delboy MBA, LCSW on April 10, 2026 in Relationships Healing Relationships

Depression in men doesn't always look like sadness. Often, it looks like disconnection and shame, triggered by a lifetime of trying to meet expectations that leave too much of the self behind.

Depression in men doesn't always look like sadness. Often, it looks like disconnection and shame, triggered by a lifetime of trying to meet expectations that leave too much of the self behind.

Education

A New Master's Degree Helps Improve Global Mental Health

Ilan Kelman Ph.D. on April 10, 2026 in Disaster By Choice

Mental health awareness and services remain limited globally. A new U.K. master’s degree helps close the gap.

Mental health awareness and services remain limited globally. A new U.K. master’s degree helps close the gap.

Decision-Making

Taking the Pressure Off of Decision-Making

Paul J Dunion Ed.D. on April 10, 2026 in The Secular Mystic Path

We've been given a great deal of reinforcement regarding making good decisions. And almost no guidance concerning how to effectively cope with unfavorable outcomes.

We've been given a great deal of reinforcement regarding making good decisions. And almost no guidance concerning how to effectively cope with unfavorable outcomes.