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The Post-Secular Society, Influencers, and Misinformation

Thomas R. Verny M.D. on June 7, 2023 in Explorations of the Mind

We live in this post-secular society, dominated by a new breed of lifestyle and wellness influencers with no expertise, no medical training, and millions of loyal followers.

Body Language

These Books Will Change How You Think About Language

Roger Kreuz Ph.D. on June 7, 2023 in Small Talk and Big Questions

The nature of language has been debated for millennia. These books bring some new ideas to the discussion.

Psychopathy

A True Crime Obsession Leads to Murder

Joni E Johnston Psy.D. on June 7, 2023 in The Human Equation

How much influence can true crime bingeing have on someone who consumes it for hours daily? The story of this South Korean woman has a cautionary tale. But is it true?

Emotional Intelligence

Can You Increase Your Emotional Intelligence?

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on June 7, 2023 in Cutting-Edge Leadership

A better understanding of how to use emotions in everyday life.

Forgiveness

The Freedom of Forgiveness

Charles H. Browning Ph.D. on June 7, 2023 in Thought Shifters

What do you do when you can't forgive what you should forget? Isn't it bad enough what they did to hurt or betray you? Use behavior therapy strategies to break free.

Sex

Sex 'Addiction' and Compulsive Sexual Behavior

Karen Stollznow Ph.D. on June 7, 2023 in Speaking in Tongues

Sexual compulsivity is an extremely trying mental health condition, but it can be overcome with appropriate treatment and dedication to healing.

Motivation

The Power of Patience for Positive Life Change

Jim Taylor Ph.D. on June 7, 2023 in The Power of Prime

Patience is essential to make meaningful life changes because, without patience, you won’t commit the time and energy necessary to allow those changes to emerge.

Artificial Intelligence

Apple's Vision Pro: The Precarious New Age of Hyperreality

John Nosta on June 7, 2023 in The Digital Self

Has Apple just reinvented reality?

Therapy

You Don't Have to Feel Bad If Therapy Didn’t Help You

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on June 7, 2023 in Think, Act, Be

Therapy improves lives—except when it doesn't. Sometimes it can even make things worse. And it's probably not your fault.

Relationships

Creating A New Life From Your Old Life's Ashes

John Kim LMFT on June 7, 2023 in The Angry Therapist

Life has a way of presenting us with unexpected challenges and setbacks that can leave us feeling lost and broken.

Relationships

Dinner Chat with Hearing Loss Comes With a Side of Disaster

Shari Eberts on June 7, 2023 in Life With Hearing Loss

A Personal Perspective: Communicating with someone with hearing loss takes some work, especially in a group situation like a meal. But there are ways to make it work.

Child Development

Colic in Infancy May Be More Than Just Gas

David Rettew M.D. on June 7, 2023 in ABCs of Child Psychiatry

Infant colic is just a temporary thing related to GI disturbance, right? New data suggest that some of these infants struggle emotionally down the road.

The Life Changing Approach of Functional Imagery Training

Jonathan Rhodes Ph.D. on June 7, 2023 in Imagery Coaching

Unleash the power of functional imagery training to make value-based decisions, rewire your mind, and experience change.

Caregiving

Less Yes, More You: How to Reclaim Your Own Voice

Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D. on June 7, 2023 in Your Emotional Meter

If you always say yes, you may lose your authenticity, honesty, and sense of self—all necessary ingredients for healthy human connection.

Stop Chasing Happiness

Jessica Koehler Ph.D. on June 7, 2023 in Beyond School Walls

Step into the world of positive psychology and unlock the door to a life well-lived.

Feature

How Music Boosts Brain Power

And improves memory

Resilience

How Giving Directions Reveals Your Character

John-Manuel Andriote on June 7, 2023 in Stonewall Strong

A Personal Perspective: I was filling my rental car with gas when an older lady asked for directions. The simple exchange led to thinking about how I wanted to live my life.

6 Subtle Signs You're a High Achiever with Low Self-Worth

Alice Boyes Ph.D. on June 7, 2023 in In Practice

Here are some sneaky signs you may not have registered as low self-worth.

Eating Disorders

Complex Dynamics in Mental Functioning With Anorexia

Emily T. Troscianko on June 7, 2023 in A Hunger Artist

Cognitive function in anorexia sometimes looks surprisingly good. But how can it contribute to helping anorexia survive? Should we even talk of “damage” and “limitations”?

Grief

How Grief Doesn’t Go Away but Changes Over Time

Sophia Dembling on June 7, 2023 in Widow's Walk

A Personal Perspective: Joy can live alongside the pain three years into my grief.

Happiness

The Hope of Change

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP on June 7, 2023 in Eating Together, Being Together

Are there things you want to change in your life but aren't sure how to do so? Embrace the power of change.

Are You “Zenning” Out or Numbing Out?

Jill P. Weber Ph.D. on June 7, 2023 in Having Sex, Wanting Intimacy

Numbing out can leave you feeling more stressed than the day before. To truly recharge, you have to make friends with your body’s stress response.

Artificial Intelligence

Could ChatGPT Be a Cognitive Prosthesis?

Daniel Graham, Ph.D. on June 7, 2023 in Your Internet Brain

Chatbot artificial intelligence may never be reliable enough to help people of typical or high intelligence. But could it still help the least cognitively able?

Ketamine

Is Ketamine Psychedelic Medicine?

Gail Serruya M.D. on June 7, 2023 in The Current State of Ketamine Treatment

Ketamine may have profound mind-altering properties. But is it really a psychedelic medicine?

Psychiatry

Your Psychiatrist Is Leaving: What Do You Do?

Candida Fink M.D. on June 7, 2023 in Changing Minds

What should you do if you have to change psychiatrists? Some planning can help—and asking for help is the biggest win!

Psychiatry

Raising Red Flags on Gun Violence

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on June 7, 2023 in Psychiatry’s Think Tank

Psychiatrists can and should play a role in informing and educating policymakers in the public health crisis of gun violence. Here's how.

Passive-Aggression

Smiles and Laughter: Take Care How You Interpret Them

Leon F Seltzer PhD on June 7, 2023 in Evolution of the Self

Getting the last laugh is justified when others have hurt you, but it can be just as competitive, antagonistic, and cutthroat as those who made fun of you earlier.

Stress

Eat Well and Reduce the Stress of a Tight Food Budget

Susan McQuillan on June 7, 2023 in Cravings

Are you feeling anxious about the price of food in these uncertain times? The Reducetarian Diet can help you eat well and save money at the same time.