Sport and Competition

The Archetypal Empathic Leader

By Peter Sear Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in Empathic Minds

Art mirrors reality. Ted Lasso displays the kind of leadership that brings rewards in contemporary sport.

Art mirrors reality. Ted Lasso displays the kind of leadership that brings rewards in contemporary sport.

Relationships

The Spin on Social Media May Be Hurting Your Love Life

By Jason Whiting Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in Love, Lies and Conflict

Do you wonder about the accuracy of social media and dating websites? Many of these posts contain fabrications that weaken trust and authenticity.

Do you wonder about the accuracy of social media and dating websites? Many of these posts contain fabrications that weaken trust and authenticity.

Anxiety

How to Tackle Social Anxiety

By Loren Soeiro, Ph.D. ABPP on October 27, 2021 in I Hear You

Do you feel excessively self-conscious and uncomfortable in social situations? Here's what's really going on, and what you can do about it.

Do you feel excessively self-conscious and uncomfortable in social situations? Here's what's really going on, and what you can do about it.

Creativity

Slugging It Out in the Dark With Jerry Cantrell

By Michael Friedman Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in Brick by Brick

Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains talks about overcoming obstacles and pursuing our purpose by finding a community of like-minded individuals that share in our dreams.

Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains talks about overcoming obstacles and pursuing our purpose by finding a community of like-minded individuals that share in our dreams.

Health

How Smart Is Your Gut?

By Thomas R. Verny M.D. on October 27, 2021 in Explorations of the Mind

Considering the important part that the “the thoughtful bowel” plays in our behavior and thinking, when somebody says, “I had this gut feeling,” don’t reflexly discount it.

Considering the important part that the “the thoughtful bowel” plays in our behavior and thinking, when somebody says, “I had this gut feeling,” don’t reflexly discount it.

Education

Coming Out at School: Do Parents Need to Know?

By Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in Gender and Schooling

Students coming out at school raises questions about who needs to know? Do schools notify families? Here are three things to consider for LGBTQ students and their teachers.

Students coming out at school raises questions about who needs to know? Do schools notify families? Here are three things to consider for LGBTQ students and their teachers.

Evolutionary Psychology

Your Brain on Social Media

By Nigel Barber Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in The Human Beast

Is criticism of Facebook, and other social media, a case of the paranoia that greets all new technologies, or is there genuine cause for concern?

Is criticism of Facebook, and other social media, a case of the paranoia that greets all new technologies, or is there genuine cause for concern?

Relationships

A New Approach to Overcoming the Holiday Blues

By George S. Everly, Jr. PhD, ABPP, FACLP on October 27, 2021 in When Disaster Strikes: Inside Disaster Psychology

The holidays are the gift you've been waiting for, but not in the way you might think.

The holidays are the gift you've been waiting for, but not in the way you might think.

Cognition

How to Be a Better Thinker

By Temma Ehrenfeld on October 27, 2021 in Open Gently

You can out-think other people if you learn to avoid everyday mistakes.

You can out-think other people if you learn to avoid everyday mistakes.

Eating Disorders

Are You Missing a Key Ingredient in Eating Disorders?

By Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in The Teen Doctor

There is something clinicians must be aware of when dealing with eating issues.

There is something clinicians must be aware of when dealing with eating issues.

Sleep

Too Much Exercise May Be Linked to Sleep Problems

By Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in Social Instincts

Researchers explore the connection between sleep problems and too much exercise.

Researchers explore the connection between sleep problems and too much exercise.

Intelligence

What Are the Hazards of Having a High IQ?

By Leon F. Seltzer Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in Evolution of the Self

IQ tests fail to assess how prudently an individual can process information and how well they can overcome cognitive biases impairing their judgment.

IQ tests fail to assess how prudently an individual can process information and how well they can overcome cognitive biases impairing their judgment.

Stress

Putting the Brakes on Overthinking

By Nancy Colier LCSW, Rev. on October 27, 2021 in Inviting a Monkey to Tea

Have you ever been stuck in a toxic thought loop? There is a way out.

Have you ever been stuck in a toxic thought loop? There is a way out.

Relationships

The Breakup Story

By Marisa T. Cohen Ph.D., CPLC on October 27, 2021 in Finding Love: The Scientific Take

The end of a relationship can be very painful. Researchers have examined the emotions reported and the story that is told in its aftermath.

The end of a relationship can be very painful. Researchers have examined the emotions reported and the story that is told in its aftermath.

ADHD

A Quick Guide to Adult Attention-Deficit Disorder

By Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on October 27, 2021 in Fixing Families

Attention deficit disorder in adults is different than that in children and teens.

Attention deficit disorder in adults is different than that in children and teens.

Work

5 Ways to Make Work Friends When Working Remotely

By Marisa Franco Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in Platonic Love

Is working from home making you lonely? Here are five ways to make work friends when WFH.

Is working from home making you lonely? Here are five ways to make work friends when WFH.

Attention

The Impacts of Poverty In Infancy

By Elizabeth Dixon, LISW-CP on October 27, 2021 in The Flourishing Family

Addressing the impacts of poverty in infancy may promote positive cascading effects, influencing not only the child's development but future generations to come.

Addressing the impacts of poverty in infancy may promote positive cascading effects, influencing not only the child's development but future generations to come.

It was just another shift at the jail clinic, until I met a man with a life-threatening complication due to woefully inadequate care.

Sleep

How Sleep Deprivation Causes People to Drag Their Feet

By Christopher Bergland on October 27, 2021 in The Athlete's Way

New research shows how not getting enough sleep throws off people's motor control and coordination.

New research shows how not getting enough sleep throws off people's motor control and coordination.

Media

Are Romantic Themes in Movies and TV Toxic for Single Women?

By Bella DePaulo Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in Living Single

Single women who watched more TV shows and movies with romantic themes felt more fearful about being single. It was different for single men.

Single women who watched more TV shows and movies with romantic themes felt more fearful about being single. It was different for single men.

Work

You Should (Probably) Just Quit Your Job Already

By Tony Evans Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in Trust Games

Workers around the world are debating whether to change their careers. Research suggests you shouldn't settle too quickly for the status quo.

Workers around the world are debating whether to change their careers. Research suggests you shouldn't settle too quickly for the status quo.

Happiness

How to Achieve Contentment

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in How To Do Life

Feeling content may be an even more worthy goal than happiness.

Feeling content may be an even more worthy goal than happiness.

Education

How to Stop Being a Sucker for People Who Agree With You

By Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP on October 27, 2021 in Ambigamy

To be a more critical thinker, get good at spotting the rhetorical pandering in arguments that you support.

To be a more critical thinker, get good at spotting the rhetorical pandering in arguments that you support.

Happiness

Mindfulness Is an Everyday Pleasure

By Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in Emotional Fitness

Simple, absorbing activities are good therapy and will ensure that well-being remains a constant companion.

Simple, absorbing activities are good therapy and will ensure that well-being remains a constant companion.

Relationships

Sensing Senselessness in Online Meetings

By Lidewij Niezink, Ph.D., and Katherine Train, Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in Empathic Intervision

Wondering whether to continue with online meetings? A few adjustments can help you take advantage of the benefits and overcome some drawbacks.

Wondering whether to continue with online meetings? A few adjustments can help you take advantage of the benefits and overcome some drawbacks.

Relationships

Effective Therapists Don't Just Listen

By Denise Winn on October 27, 2021 in Helping Humanity Thrive

Why listening isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

Why listening isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

Personality

Will the Metaverse Impact Mental Health?

By Phil Reed D.Phil. on October 27, 2021 in Digital World, Real World

The motivation behind development of the metaverse is unclear, but research evidence suggests likely negative outcomes for mental health.

The motivation behind development of the metaverse is unclear, but research evidence suggests likely negative outcomes for mental health.

Relationships

The Power of Sexual Fantasies in a Relationship

By Gurit E. Birnbaum, Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in Intimately Connected

What are the broader implications of having certain sexual fantasies?

What are the broader implications of having certain sexual fantasies?

Most everyone avoids discomfort but sometimes avoiding makes things worse.