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Psychiatry

Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Treat Psychiatric Disorders?

Mitchell B. Liester M.D. on March 17, 2026 in The Leading Edge

Could hyperbaric oxygen treat PTSD, depression, and anxiety? New evidence suggests that this treatment may rewire the brain—and the results are hard to ignore.

Could hyperbaric oxygen treat PTSD, depression, and anxiety? New evidence suggests that this treatment may rewire the brain—and the results are hard to ignore.

Cognition

What if “What if" Thinking Is Good for Us?

Mike Verano LPC, LMFT on March 17, 2026 in Confessions of a Psychological First Responder

"What if” thinking is a natural, adaptive cognitive process that supports learning and emotional resilience. We benefit more from accepting it than repressing it.

"What if” thinking is a natural, adaptive cognitive process that supports learning and emotional resilience. We benefit more from accepting it than repressing it.

Autism

The Erasure That Altered Who "Counts" as Autistic

Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D. on March 17, 2026 in Positively Different

The "too articulate" people we’re now told "invaded" autism were there from the very start. The person who first described them in 1925 was erased from autism's history.

The "too articulate" people we’re now told "invaded" autism were there from the very start. The person who first described them in 1925 was erased from autism's history.

Animal Behavior

Can Dogs Smell the Emotions of Other Dogs?

Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on March 17, 2026 in Canine Corner

Dogs can recognize the emotional state of other dogs by scent alone, and their behavior changes in a manner consistent with their interpretation of that emotional odor.

Dogs can recognize the emotional state of other dogs by scent alone, and their behavior changes in a manner consistent with their interpretation of that emotional odor.

Aging

Aging as an Awakening

Diana Raab Ph.D. on March 17, 2026 in The Empowerment Diary

Aging creeps up on us. We are going about our lives, accomplishing and doing, and then all of a sudden, we find that we are receiving Medicare. Most are unprepared.

Aging creeps up on us. We are going about our lives, accomplishing and doing, and then all of a sudden, we find that we are receiving Medicare. Most are unprepared.

Memory

Is Your Mind Getting in the Way of Your Memory?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on March 17, 2026 in Fulfillment at Any Age

People worry about losing their memory as they get older, but what most people don’t realize is that this worry can become a self-fulfilling prophecy unless you nip it in the bud.

People worry about losing their memory as they get older, but what most people don’t realize is that this worry can become a self-fulfilling prophecy unless you nip it in the bud.

Health

The 6 Pillars of Brain Health

Debra M. Kawahara Ph.D. on March 17, 2026 in Seeds of Wisdom

Boost your brain health with six science‑backed habits from sleep and exercise to nutrition and social connection that will enhance memory, mood, and cognitive vitality.

Boost your brain health with six science‑backed habits from sleep and exercise to nutrition and social connection that will enhance memory, mood, and cognitive vitality.

Emotion Regulation

How Social, Cultural, and Political Structures Influence Our Feelings

Glenn C. Altschuler Ph.D. on March 17, 2026 in This Is America

How have modern values affected emotions?

How have modern values affected emotions?

Sleep

Why Our Brain Tells Us Horror Stories at Night

Anna Katharina Schaffner Ph.D. on March 17, 2026 in The Art of Self-Improvement

Sleep science now explains why the “mind after midnight” specialises in horror stories, and why we should never trust our night-time cognitions, which are driven by negativity bias

Sleep science now explains why the “mind after midnight” specialises in horror stories, and why we should never trust our night-time cognitions, which are driven by negativity bias

Parenting

Most Kids Don't Need Therapy: Here's What May Help More

Emily Edlynn Ph.D. on March 17, 2026 in Parenting Is Not a Fad

Many parents think therapy is the solution when kids struggle. But the biggest lever for change might not be the child in therapy—it might be the parent.

Many parents think therapy is the solution when kids struggle. But the biggest lever for change might not be the child in therapy—it might be the parent.

As people re-evaluate their sexual orientation, do labels such as "asexual" and "demisexual" give them permission to be who they are, or do they undermine growth?

Sexual Orientation

Why LGBTQ+ Youth Are More Likely to Be Trafficked

Mellissa Withers, PhD, MHS on March 17, 2026 in Modern Day Slavery

LGBTQ+ youth face heightened risks of trafficking due to family rejection, homelessness, and systemic discrimination—vulnerabilities that demand urgent action and community support.

LGBTQ+ youth face heightened risks of trafficking due to family rejection, homelessness, and systemic discrimination—vulnerabilities that demand urgent action and community support.

Parenting

4 Words That Push Your Adult Child Away

Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on March 17, 2026 in Liking the Child You Love

One common four-word comment that parents make to struggling adult children is meant to be encouraging. But it often makes them shut down instead of stepping up.

One common four-word comment that parents make to struggling adult children is meant to be encouraging. But it often makes them shut down instead of stepping up.

BDSM

Who Is Kinky?

Elisabeth A. Sheff Ph.D., CSE on March 17, 2026 in The Polyamorists Next Door

Measuring the prevalance of kinkiness is a challenge, in part because people are more likely to fantasize about it then try it, and far less likely to identify with it.

Measuring the prevalance of kinkiness is a challenge, in part because people are more likely to fantasize about it then try it, and far less likely to identify with it.

Adolescence

The Senioritis Pandemic

Kelly Chen MD on March 17, 2026 in Strategy in Stride

Understanding the science behind senioritis can help students—and the adults around them—navigate the final stretch of high school more successfully.

Understanding the science behind senioritis can help students—and the adults around them—navigate the final stretch of high school more successfully.

Social Life

'I Really Don’t Want to Hear This'

Dawn O. Braithwaite Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Communication Matters

A close friend or family member starts telling you information you’d rather not know. What do you do or say?

A close friend or family member starts telling you information you’d rather not know. What do you do or say?

Cross-Cultural Psychology

Cross-Cultural Psychology in Baseball

Paul Youngbin Kim Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Culture, Religion, and Psychology

Have you watched professional baseball players interact with each other during games? Often, cultural differences are illustrated in those interactions.

Have you watched professional baseball players interact with each other during games? Often, cultural differences are illustrated in those interactions.

Family Dynamics

6 Common Patterns of Stepparent-Stepchild Relationships

Lawrence Ganong Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Stepping Together

Stepparents and stepchildren can experience a range of relationships: Some are satisfying and rewarding, and others are not. How do these relationship variations come about?

Stepparents and stepchildren can experience a range of relationships: Some are satisfying and rewarding, and others are not. How do these relationship variations come about?

Neuroscience

Music Provides Great Value to the Brain

Samuel H. Markind, MD on March 16, 2026 in Music Between Your Ears

“How” and “why” our brains like music are two separate questions. A recent popular article sheds light on how. Explorations of music’s benefits point us to the whys.

“How” and “why” our brains like music are two separate questions. A recent popular article sheds light on how. Explorations of music’s benefits point us to the whys.

Deception

Why False Accusations Are So Disturbing

Robert N. Kraft Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Defining Memories

False accusations stand apart from other lies because of their violation of basic beliefs about human interactions and because of their lingering effects.

False accusations stand apart from other lies because of their violation of basic beliefs about human interactions and because of their lingering effects.

Relationships

The Unconscious Relationship Patterns That Shape Who We Love

Helen Marlo, Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Deeper Dive

The relational unconscious shapes who we love, while new relational experiences and awareness revise inner templates.

The relational unconscious shapes who we love, while new relational experiences and awareness revise inner templates.

Grief

Good Grief

Ben Sedley on March 16, 2026 in Holding the Heavy Stuff

I'm sorry you're grieving, so here are some ideas that could help.

I'm sorry you're grieving, so here are some ideas that could help.

Happiness

"Happiness Is Finding a Pencil"

Ira Bedzow Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Life, Well Lived

Happiness has become a cultural obsession, yet even as we pursue it more intentionally, many people report feeling disconnected and dissatisfied with life.

Happiness has become a cultural obsession, yet even as we pursue it more intentionally, many people report feeling disconnected and dissatisfied with life.

Artificial Intelligence

The Rise of AI and the Risk of Emotional Atrophy

John Tsilimparis MFT on March 16, 2026 in The Magic in the Tragic

Are we trading human intimacy for scripted comfort?

Are we trading human intimacy for scripted comfort?

Creativity

Is Creativity Enough in the Age of AI?

Jeffrey Davis M.A. on March 16, 2026 in Tracking Wonder

A new study suggests wisdom may guide how creativity is expressed. In the age of AI, cultivating wise creativity may matter more than ever.

A new study suggests wisdom may guide how creativity is expressed. In the age of AI, cultivating wise creativity may matter more than ever.

Grief

Brain Injury Grief: Dealing With Unreasonable Demands

Shireen Jeejeebhoy on March 16, 2026 in Concussion Is Brain Injury

Personal Perspective: We with brain injury don’t have to accept blame for how our brain injury and resulting grief expresses itself.

Personal Perspective: We with brain injury don’t have to accept blame for how our brain injury and resulting grief expresses itself.

Artificial Intelligence

Can We Remain Human in the Age of AI?

Tyler J. VanderWeele Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Human Flourishing

Personal Perspective: A third of American teens use AI agents as friends or romantic partners. What will be the long-term consequences?

Personal Perspective: A third of American teens use AI agents as friends or romantic partners. What will be the long-term consequences?

Serial Killers

When We Assume Psychopathy Is Involved in Serial Murders

Louis B. Schlesinger Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Serial Killers

What is the empirical evidence versus popular belief on serial killers?

What is the empirical evidence versus popular belief on serial killers?

Psychoanalysis

The Unexpected Benefit of Joining a Dying Profession

Irene Hurford MD on March 16, 2026 in Reality in Dialogue

Personal Perspective: Once, psychoanalysis was all the rage. Now it's a bit of a pariah. Perfect. Let's join.

Personal Perspective: Once, psychoanalysis was all the rage. Now it's a bit of a pariah. Perfect. Let's join.