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Humor

The Gift of Humor: Relieving Holiday Stress and Spreading Joy

Steven Sultanoff Ph.D. on October 13, 2026 in Where the Wry Things Are

Discover how small moments of humor can relieve holiday stress, spark joy, strengthen connections, and inspire others to spread happiness long after the holidays.

Discover how small moments of humor can relieve holiday stress, spark joy, strengthen connections, and inspire others to spread happiness long after the holidays.

Psychedelics

Exploring the Psyche During a Psychedelic Session

Michael Ryoshin Sapiro, Psy.D. on October 13, 2026 in Truth Medicine

This post suggests how to use the client's emerging imagery, memories, and unconscious content during a psychedelic session to move toward therapy goals.

This post suggests how to use the client's emerging imagery, memories, and unconscious content during a psychedelic session to move toward therapy goals.

Emotional Contagion

How Emotional Contagion Can Impact a Workplace

Victor Lipman MBA on October 13, 2026 in Mind of the Manager

Moods of all kinds travel quickly among an employee population.

Moods of all kinds travel quickly among an employee population.

Persuasion

7 Strategies to Get Others to See Things Your Way

Susan K Perry Ph.D. on October 13, 2026 in Creating in Flow

Whether your goal is to engage pleasantly with family over Thanksgiving, or to learn how to influence others in the wider world, here are some promising suggestions.

Whether your goal is to engage pleasantly with family over Thanksgiving, or to learn how to influence others in the wider world, here are some promising suggestions.

Grief

In the Shadow Cast by Joy

Krystine I. Batcho Ph.D. on October 13, 2026 in Longing for Nostalgia

When the media focuses on a dramatic catastrophe or miraculous rescue, we may miss important human events that occur on the sidelines in the shadow of joy.

When the media focuses on a dramatic catastrophe or miraculous rescue, we may miss important human events that occur on the sidelines in the shadow of joy.

Relationships

How to Handle the Curveballs of Conflict? Stay in the Game

Kathryn Ford M.D. on October 13, 2026 in Openings

Have the two of you drifted apart? Fleeing from conflict erodes closeness. To find your way back to each other, become experts at staying.

Have the two of you drifted apart? Fleeing from conflict erodes closeness. To find your way back to each other, become experts at staying.

Online Therapy

3 Telehealth Red Flags

Holly Avella, Ph.D. on October 13, 2026 in Mood Disorders

Telehealth companies that advertise heavily on social media help shape popular understanding of mental health. Here's how to better evaluate their claims and promises.

Telehealth companies that advertise heavily on social media help shape popular understanding of mental health. Here's how to better evaluate their claims and promises.

Happiness

Why You Should Buy the Souvenir

Jodi Wellman MAPP on October 13, 2026 in 4,000 Mondays

That tacky fridge magnet may be doing more for you than you think. Research suggests meaningful souvenirs can help keep happy experiences alive.

That tacky fridge magnet may be doing more for you than you think. Research suggests meaningful souvenirs can help keep happy experiences alive.

Artificial Intelligence

AI and the 'Many–One' Inversion

John Nosta on October 13, 2026 in The Digital Self

AI gives us the benefit of a thousand minds while removing the one that matters most.

AI gives us the benefit of a thousand minds while removing the one that matters most.

Sleep

Can Blue Light-Producing Glasses Improve Sleep and Alertness?

Christopher M. Barnes Ph.D. on October 13, 2026 in Human Sustainability

New research finds that wearing blue light-producing glasses in the morning can improve sleep, with benefits that extend into the following workday.

New research finds that wearing blue light-producing glasses in the morning can improve sleep, with benefits that extend into the following workday.

Alcoholism

Reducing Barriers to Alcohol Treatment for Executives

Arnold M. Washton Ph.D. on October 13, 2026 in Harm Reduction or Abstinence?

Why do successful executives hesitate to seek help for problem drinking? Learn how confidentiality, individualized care, and flexible treatment goals can overcome common barriers.

Why do successful executives hesitate to seek help for problem drinking? Learn how confidentiality, individualized care, and flexible treatment goals can overcome common barriers.

Beauty

Grey Is Fabulous, Just Not That Radical

Heather Widdows Ph.D. on October 13, 2026 in Perfect Me

The hair colour dominating 2026 is not blond, brunette, or even "ginger spice" or "cherry cola," but grey, or, if you prefer, silver. What does this mean for the beauty ideal?

The hair colour dominating 2026 is not blond, brunette, or even "ginger spice" or "cherry cola," but grey, or, if you prefer, silver. What does this mean for the beauty ideal?

Environment

Changing Individual Behavior for Collective Well-Being

Joseph Plummer M.S., M.Ed., M.B.A. on October 13, 2026 in Resilient Humanity

What would it look like to minimize perceived relative deprivation and maximize collective well-being in the context of addressing climate change?

What would it look like to minimize perceived relative deprivation and maximize collective well-being in the context of addressing climate change?

Boundaries

How to Speak Up for Yourself

Dimitrios Tsatiris M.D. on October 13, 2026 in Anxiety in High-Achievers

Do you find it difficult to speak up for yourself? Here is a simple, 3-step technique to help you.

Do you find it difficult to speak up for yourself? Here is a simple, 3-step technique to help you.

Relationships

How to Listen to Other People

Manu Sidhu MBBS on October 13, 2026 in Your Recipe for a Healthy Mind

Discover 5 ways of listening that could change what's possible in your next conversation.

Discover 5 ways of listening that could change what's possible in your next conversation.

ADHD

Women and ADHD: Has Your Diagnosis Been Missed?

James M. Greenblatt M.D. on October 13, 2026 in Psychiatry Redefined

ADHD in women is often missed. Symptoms look more like overwhelm than hyperactivity, shifting across life stages and often overlapping with anxiety, depression, or eating disorders.

ADHD in women is often missed. Symptoms look more like overwhelm than hyperactivity, shifting across life stages and often overlapping with anxiety, depression, or eating disorders.

Ketogenic Diet

Sugar Could be Making You Depressed

Mitchell B. Liester M.D. on October 13, 2026 in The Leading Edge

Could the food on your plate be causing your depression? New research suggests sugar and ultraprocessed foods may play a role in how we feel.

Could the food on your plate be causing your depression? New research suggests sugar and ultraprocessed foods may play a role in how we feel.

Education

Self-Reflections and Constant Questioning Leads to Potential

Ragnar Purje Ph.D. on October 13, 2026 in Recovery From Brain Injury

Self-reflection and constant questioning could be thought of as a circumstance that brings with it intellectual and emotional demands that may lead us to pause before taking action.

Self-reflection and constant questioning could be thought of as a circumstance that brings with it intellectual and emotional demands that may lead us to pause before taking action.

Happiness

When 'Not Happy' Starts to Feel Like 'Unhappy'

Cynthia Vejar Ph.D., LPC, LSC/PPS, NCC on October 13, 2026 in Meaningful Connections

We spend a lot of time wondering whether we're happy enough, but what if we're missing the point? Maybe feeling “fine” is perfectly OK.

We spend a lot of time wondering whether we're happy enough, but what if we're missing the point? Maybe feeling “fine” is perfectly OK.

Creativity

Your AI Co-Founder Is Making You More Ordinary

Tony Nguyen Ph.D. on October 13, 2026 in The Human Workplace

AI gives founders more ideas, but research suggests that they’re increasingly the same ideas. Here’s how to keep your edge.

AI gives founders more ideas, but research suggests that they’re increasingly the same ideas. Here’s how to keep your edge.

Relationships

The Cost of the Conversation You Didn't Have

Signe Simon, Ph.D., and Simone Humphrey, PsyD on October 13, 2026 in Love, Examined

Think of the last time you swallowed something you needed to say. What is that silence costing you? Trees offer an unexpected answer.

Think of the last time you swallowed something you needed to say. What is that silence costing you? Trees offer an unexpected answer.

Happiness

Why We Should Abandon the Standard American Dream

Lawrence R. Samuel Ph.D. on October 13, 2026 in Psychology Yesterday

Has your American Dream come true? If not, you might want to take a different approach.

Has your American Dream come true? If not, you might want to take a different approach.

Wisdom

Can Truth, Science, Faith and Trust Co-Exist?

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on October 13, 2026 in The Full Picture

To counter misinformation that divides us and to rebuild trust in science, communication must contain integrity, competence, reflect humility and align with our values.

To counter misinformation that divides us and to rebuild trust in science, communication must contain integrity, competence, reflect humility and align with our values.

Artificial Intelligence

Hybrid Intelligence Is at a Tipping Point

Cornelia C. Walther Ph.D. on October 13, 2026 in Harnessing Hybrid Intelligence

As our instruments become more capable, the systems on which life depends are becoming less stable. Hybrid intelligence harnesses the best of nature and technology.

As our instruments become more capable, the systems on which life depends are becoming less stable. Hybrid intelligence harnesses the best of nature and technology.

Identity

What Does It Mean to Love Your Country?

Ira Bedzow Ph.D. on October 13, 2026 in Life, Well Lived

Personal Perspective: The difference between patriotism and nationalism, and what it means to love our country without excluding others.

Personal Perspective: The difference between patriotism and nationalism, and what it means to love our country without excluding others.

Decision-Making

When Is It Time to Try Something New?

Michiko Kimura Bruno M.D. on October 12, 2026 in Breaking Good

A friend is happy with her job but is considering a new opportunity. How would you advise her? How do we balance the security of what we know with the possibility of something new?

A friend is happy with her job but is considering a new opportunity. How would you advise her? How do we balance the security of what we know with the possibility of something new?

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence: Should We Personalize the Machine?

Thomas Henricks Ph.D. on October 12, 2026 in The Pathways of Experience

Computer companies promote their products with charming digital assistants. Be clear about what you’re interacting with.

Computer companies promote their products with charming digital assistants. Be clear about what you’re interacting with.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Mastering the Art of Changing: Creating a New You

Jody Eyre MS, LMFT on October 12, 2026 in Rel@ting

Have you ever wondered how to achieve your goal? Here are some strategies that can help you change your life.

Have you ever wondered how to achieve your goal? Here are some strategies that can help you change your life.

Artificial Intelligence

When Imagining the Future of AI, Gen-Zers Are Not Optimistic

Qi Wang Ph.D. on October 12, 2026 in Time Travel Across Borders

A new study shows Gen-Zers imagine more worrying than exciting events regarding the future AI, yet attitudes toward technology and one's politics play a role.

A new study shows Gen-Zers imagine more worrying than exciting events regarding the future AI, yet attitudes toward technology and one's politics play a role.