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Stress

The Devastation of Separating Migrant Parents and Children

By Kenneth E. Miller Ph.D. on June 20, 2018 in The Refugee Experience

Separating and detaining migrant parents and children isn't just cruel. It's profoundly harmful.

Neuroscience

5 Impossible Things Your Brain Can Do

By Eric Haseltine Ph.D. on June 20, 2018 in Long Fuse, Big Bang

Your brain is a lot cooler than you thought it was.

Sleep

The Wisdom of the Sloth: Is Sleep a Lost Virtue?

By Joel Frohlich on June 20, 2018 in Consciousness, Self-Organization, and Neuroscience

A lack of sleep may increase your risk for Alzheimer's disease, heart attack, and even suicide. Have we gone too far in undervaluing sleep?

Depression

Do the Mass of Men Lead "Lives of Quiet Desperation"?

By Iddo Landau, Ph.D. on June 20, 2018 in Finding Meaning in an Imperfect World

How a famous but problematic saying can be taken out of context and lead to harmful results.

News

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Addiction

Surviving Surgery Without Opioid Addiction

By David Sack M.D. on June 20, 2018 in Where Science Meets the Steps

Six ways people in recovery can avoid painkiller addiction post-surgery.

Memory

The End of the Story Is Not the Story

By Robert N. Kraft Ph.D. on June 20, 2018 in Defining Memories

Endings shape our memory for an entire experience. How can we change that to get past unhappy endings?

Self-Help

I Said to My Body: "I Want to Be Your Friend"

By Susanna M. Halonen MAPP on June 20, 2018 in The Path to Passionate Happiness

Are you tired of being your own body's worst enemy? A bit of perspective can help.

Self-Help

Overcoming Obstacles to Change

By Sarah Gingell Ph.D. on June 20, 2018 in What Works and Why?

Changing for the better is hard. Identifying the true purpose of an unwanted behavior is the key to progress.

Personality

Police Officers Are More Likely to Have Psychopathic Traits

By Arash Emamzadeh on June 20, 2018 in Finding a New Home

Based on a new study, it appears that law enforcement officers are more likely to possess certain psychopathic traits—that they are more likely to be fearless and coldhearted.

Eating Disorders

Early Body Shame and Binge Eating: Memories Can Hurt

By Brynn Johnson on June 20, 2018 in Body Talk

The memory of someone calling you chubby in fifth grade can have a lasting, serious impact on your body image and eating behavior today. Learn how to release that shame.

Gender

The Truth About Egg Donation

By Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on June 20, 2018 in The Chronicles of Infertility

What you need to know about egg donation.

Parenting

The Forced Removal of Children from Parental Care

By Edward Kruk Ph.D. on June 20, 2018 in Co-Parenting After Divorce

No matter its stripe, parental alienation is a serious form of child and parent abuse, and parental alienators represent a persistent danger to the lives of children.

Ethics and Morality

Does Conscience or Legislation Come First?

By Jennifer Baker Ph.D. on June 20, 2018 in For the Love of Wisdom

"Must the citizen ever for a moment, or in the least degree, resign his conscience to the legislation? Why has every man a conscience, then?"

Gender

Junot Díaz and the Not-So-Brief, Wondrous Life of #MeToo

By Ravi Chandra M.D., D.F.A.P.A. on June 20, 2018 in The Pacific Heart

Junot Díaz is accused of inappropriate behavior with women, and is also a victim of sexual abuse. Examining the links of abuse, perpetration, and healing.

Relationships

The Long Shadow of Parent-Child Separation

By Lynne Griffin R.N., M.Ed. on June 20, 2018 in Field Guide to Families

As a nurse and family & school counselor, one thing is clear to me: Taking a position on the crisis of separating children from parents should be easy.

Self-Help

How to Improve Your Character

By Ryan M. Niemiec Psy.D. on June 20, 2018 in What Matters Most?

Researchers now believe we can change our character strengths. Learn how to take immediate action.

Education

Discussing with Closed-Minded Students

By David W. Johnson Ed.D. on June 20, 2018 in Constructive Controversy

Professors are frequently challenged by closed-minded students with extreme views, right or left. Here are guidelines for making the experience beneficial.

Diet

Is the Gym the Place for Psychotherapy?

By Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D. on June 20, 2018 in The Antidepressant Diet

A negative aggression that is combative at the gym does not spur a launch to weight loss.

A Few Good Men

The definition of manhood

Are Millennial Men Rejecting “Manhood”?

Why Combat Vets Love Jordan Peterson

Are Young Men Falling Behind?

The Truth About Sexual Differences

Relationships

To Accommodate or Confront: The Key Relationship Question

By Leon F Seltzer Ph.D. on June 20, 2018 in Evolution of the Self

All couples must deal with differences that, if they can’t resolve, will result in ongoing friction. That’s why they need to learn what’s changeable and what’s not.

Work

How to Stay Healthy and Sane with an Insane Travel Schedule

By Mylea Charvat, Ph.D. on June 20, 2018 in The Fifth Vital Sign

Anyone who regularly travels for business knows that these trips can take a toll. But a recent study suggests that it’s worse than we thought.

Happiness

How Savoring Will Save You from Missing Out

By Caren Osten on June 20, 2018 in The Right Balance

When was the last time you stopped to savor the moment? These seven strategies will help you stop and savor to make the most of your positive experiences.

Happiness

Altruistic Giving as Part of Forgiveness: A Case Study

By Robert Enright Ph.D. on June 20, 2018 in The Forgiving Life

Having a struggle forgiving someone? Doing something good for someone who was not good to you may promote emotional healing.

Therapy

The Self-Care Reality Check: The Power of Assertiveness

By Megha Pulianda, M.S., LPC-I on June 20, 2018 in The In-Between

On my own self-care journey, I have learned that saying “no” without apology, excuse, or justification is much easier said than done.

Health

How Digital Technology Can Enhance Mental Health

By Jean Kim M.D. on June 20, 2018 in Culture Shrink

Social media and internet technology may offer innovative ways to address gaps in care and improve public health outcomes.

Animal Behavior

How Puppies Learn What Is Safe Without Getting Hurt

By Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on June 20, 2018 in Canine Corner

Puppies tend to gather information about how to respond to unfamiliar situations based on the emotional responses of people and dogs.

Resilience

5 Self-Care Pillars for Helping Professionals

By Barbara Markway Ph.D. on June 20, 2018 in Shyness Is Nice

Is the stress of caring for others wearing you out? This unique self-care strategy will help.

Politics

The Psychology of Dehumanization

By Paul Thagard Ph.D. on June 20, 2018 in Hot Thought

The mental processes of dehumanization include categorization, imagery, metaphor, and transfer of emotions such as disgust, fear, and hatred.

Diet

Are Artificial Sweeteners Bad for Your Health?

By The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on June 20, 2018 in Evidence-Based Living

You will find artificial sweeteners in diet sodas, yogurts, canned fruits, chewing gum, and ice cream to name a few. Research shows they may be safer than you think.