Attention

A Cheap Way to Restore Your Attention and Focus

By Shawn M. Burn Ph.D. on May 21, 2022 in Presence of Mind

Trouble focusing and resisting the unhealthy temptations? Modern life, including our smartphones, can cause cognitive fatigue. We can restore ourselves with green experiences.

Trouble focusing and resisting the unhealthy temptations? Modern life, including our smartphones, can cause cognitive fatigue. We can restore ourselves with green experiences.

Health

Will Online Fitness Classes Disappear?

By Pirkko Markula Ph.D. on May 21, 2022 in Fit Femininity

Will online fitness classes disappear? Not everyone is prepared to return to gym after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Will online fitness classes disappear? Not everyone is prepared to return to gym after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Neuroscience

Why Most Neuroscientific Theories of Consciousness Are Wrong

By Marc Wittmann Ph.D. on May 21, 2022 in Sense of Time

Consciousness and the felt present moment extend in time. Any brain theory of consciousness has to deal with this fact.

Consciousness and the felt present moment extend in time. Any brain theory of consciousness has to deal with this fact.

Anger

How Are Hate and Anger Alike and Different?

By Bernard Golden, Ph.D. on May 21, 2022 in Overcoming Destructive Anger

Hate lives in a deeper place than anger. It is rooted in shame, fear, and humiliation and can be a powerful impetus to take action, to hurt, or even destroy the target of our hatred.

Hate lives in a deeper place than anger. It is rooted in shame, fear, and humiliation and can be a powerful impetus to take action, to hurt, or even destroy the target of our hatred.

Health

Treatment of Nausea with Hypnosis

By Ran D. Anbar M.D. on May 21, 2022 in Understanding Hypnosis

Once the trigger of nausea is identified, hypnosis therapy can be focused effectively, which often is associated with improvement or resolution of the symptom.

Once the trigger of nausea is identified, hypnosis therapy can be focused effectively, which often is associated with improvement or resolution of the symptom.

Parenting

Parenting Pressures: When to Establish Good Boundaries

By Stephanie Cox MS on May 20, 2022 in Family Prep

Parenting pressure can come from all sides. When we feel the ever-encroaching opinions of others begin to wrap around us, that is a cue to step back and check our boundaries.

Parenting pressure can come from all sides. When we feel the ever-encroaching opinions of others begin to wrap around us, that is a cue to step back and check our boundaries.

Self-Help

An Antidote for "It Sucks to Be Me"

By Helene Brenner, Ph.D., and Larry Letich, LCSW-C on May 20, 2022 in The Art of Feeling

Nothing’s more human than occasionally feeling like “it sucks to be me.” How can you change those self-pitying feelings into true self-compassion?

Nothing’s more human than occasionally feeling like “it sucks to be me.” How can you change those self-pitying feelings into true self-compassion?

Personality

A Criminal Personality Rationalized and Romanticized

By Stanton E. Samenow Ph.D. on May 20, 2022 in Inside the Criminal Mind

A forensic psychologist notes what others fail to observe in the widely acclaimed novel "Groundskeeping."

A forensic psychologist notes what others fail to observe in the widely acclaimed novel "Groundskeeping."

Intelligence

Can AI Identify Patients With Long COVID?

By Cami Rosso on May 20, 2022 in The Future Brain

AI machine learning identifies patients with long COVID-19 using data from electronic health records with high accuracy.

AI machine learning identifies patients with long COVID-19 using data from electronic health records with high accuracy.

Gender

The Connection Between Mental Health and Abortion Rights

By Michelle Charness JD, PsyD, LCSW on May 20, 2022 in Intersecting Law and Mental Health

The loss of control over one’s body regarding reproductive freedom may trigger individuals to experience feelings of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ideation, and suicidality, amongst other potentially disabling mental health disorders.  

The loss of control over one’s body regarding reproductive freedom may trigger individuals to experience feelings of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ideation, and suicidality, amongst other potentially disabling mental health disorders.  

Depression

An Important Risk Factor and Symptom of Depression

By Arash Emamzadeh on May 20, 2022 in Finding a New Home

A new study finds social rejection expectations influence the development of depression. Similarly, depression increases the likelihood of rejection expectations.

A new study finds social rejection expectations influence the development of depression. Similarly, depression increases the likelihood of rejection expectations.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness Doesn’t Change Our Brains in Ways Once Thought

By Christopher Bergland on May 20, 2022 in The Athlete's Way

Doing an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program has lots of benefits, but it may not change your brain in ways you've been told.

Doing an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program has lots of benefits, but it may not change your brain in ways you've been told.

Parenting

The Dangers of Overprotective Parenting

By Padraic Gibson D.Psych on May 20, 2022 in Escaping Our Mental Traps

Children are feeling the effects of overprotective parenting and it's impacting their mental health and relationships dramatically. This is why.

Children are feeling the effects of overprotective parenting and it's impacting their mental health and relationships dramatically. This is why.

Stress

Nature-Based Therapy at Work Is Linked to Reduced Stress

By Tamara Goldsby Ph.D. on May 20, 2022 in Less Stress, More Peace

Recent research finds nature programs and forest bathing improve mood, reduce stress, and improve cognition.

Recent research finds nature programs and forest bathing improve mood, reduce stress, and improve cognition.

Animal Behavior

Wolves, Grizzly Bears, and Humans: Who's Moving in on Whom?

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on May 20, 2022 in Animal Emotions

New data show how humans trespassing "here, there, and everywhere" affects the movement and behavior of wolves and bears, especially when looking for food and trying to rest.

New data show how humans trespassing "here, there, and everywhere" affects the movement and behavior of wolves and bears, especially when looking for food and trying to rest.

Cognition

One Simple Way to Deal With Ambivalence and Contradiction

By Timmen L. Cermak MD on May 20, 2022 in Healing from Addiction

We avoid the discomfort of cognitive dissonance by remaining oblivious about our ambivalent feelings and contradictions in our thinking.

We avoid the discomfort of cognitive dissonance by remaining oblivious about our ambivalent feelings and contradictions in our thinking.

Psychedelics re-route neural traffic to free up the overloaded pathways - preventing a continuous loop of negative focus.

Happiness

3 Rules to Fighting Fair in a Loving Relationship

By Steven Ing MFT on May 20, 2022 in Sexual Futurist

Fair fighting is an essential part of any loving and lasting relationship. Learn how to fight fair while deepening intimacy.

Fair fighting is an essential part of any loving and lasting relationship. Learn how to fight fair while deepening intimacy.

Stress

The Plight of the Middle Manager

By Lauren Florko Ph.D. on May 20, 2022 in People, Planet, Profits

How we undervalue the middle manager role, and how we can help.

How we undervalue the middle manager role, and how we can help.

Self-Help

The Art of Failing

By Emre Soyer, Ph.D., and Robin M. Hogarth, Ph.D. on May 20, 2022 in Experience Studio

Not all failures are equal.

Not all failures are equal.

Relationships

Infidelity as Revenge

By Charles Harper Webb Ph.D. on May 20, 2022 in Drawing the Curtains Back

Infidelity may be motivated not by irresistible desire but by a wish to take revenge.

Infidelity may be motivated not by irresistible desire but by a wish to take revenge.

Relationships

How Friendship Needs Change Over Time

By Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. on May 20, 2022 in Lifetime Connections

Just as people change over time, friendship needs do, too. Dynamic and forgiving friendships hold their value over a lifetime.

Just as people change over time, friendship needs do, too. Dynamic and forgiving friendships hold their value over a lifetime.

Stress

Your Brain and Zoom Fatigue

By Deana Shevit Goldin, Ph.D., DNP, APRN on May 20, 2022 in The Brain-Body Connection

Why is video conferencing so taxing? Here are the leading theories.

Why is video conferencing so taxing? Here are the leading theories.

Relationships

Cultivating Desire for Your Partner

By Martha Kauppi, LMFT, CST-S on May 20, 2022 in Relational Intimacy

Consciously cultivating desire and attraction is not only possible, it’s necessary for building a long-term relationship that flourishes as our bodies and circumstances change.

Consciously cultivating desire and attraction is not only possible, it’s necessary for building a long-term relationship that flourishes as our bodies and circumstances change.

Relationships

How to Cope When People Let You Down

By Michael Friedman Ph.D. on May 20, 2022 in Brick by Brick

How do we cope when we feel let down by someone we trust? Here are a few suggestions as inspired by Dr. Mike's conversation with the artist Jewel.

How do we cope when we feel let down by someone we trust? Here are a few suggestions as inspired by Dr. Mike's conversation with the artist Jewel.

Resilience

Psychological First Aid in Ukraine

By Chris Gilbert, M.D., Ph.D. on May 20, 2022 in Heal the Mind to Heal the Body

An interview with a Medecins Sans Frontieres a.k.a. Doctors Without Borders psychologist on what happened at the Ukrainian-Moldovan border.

An interview with a Medecins Sans Frontieres a.k.a. Doctors Without Borders psychologist on what happened at the Ukrainian-Moldovan border.

Relationships

Can You Build Strategic Relationships That Are Also Authentic?

By Andy Lopata on May 20, 2022 in Connected Leadership

Can you take a strategic approach to building professional relationships without losing your authenticity?

Can you take a strategic approach to building professional relationships without losing your authenticity?

Sex

What Is Female Orgasm Disorder?

By Nan J. Wise Ph.D. on May 20, 2022 in Why Good Sex Matters

Challenges experiencing orgasm? Learning more about the common factors that inhibit our sexual response can go a long way to enhancing our sexual pleasure potential.

Challenges experiencing orgasm? Learning more about the common factors that inhibit our sexual response can go a long way to enhancing our sexual pleasure potential.