Relationships

A sure fire tip to stop your judgements of others

By Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on July 10, 2020 in Divorce Course

You know those behaviors of others that are like nails on the chalkboard for you? I have a tip on how to feel more comfortable with people who typically make you angry.

You know those behaviors of others that are like nails on the chalkboard for you? I have a tip on how to feel more comfortable with people who typically make you angry.

Dehumanization fuels the worst atrocities that human beings perpetrate on one another. Find out what it is and how it works.

Cognition

Turn On Your Mindful Brain Power with the Right Foods

By Donald Altman on July 10, 2020 in Practical Mindfulness

Are you forgetful? Distracted? Being mindful requires getting the right nutrition! A few changes can boost your brain quickly.

Are you forgetful? Distracted? Being mindful requires getting the right nutrition! A few changes can boost your brain quickly.

Cognition

Yoga and Meditation, Sensory Health, and COVID-19

By Maureen Seaberg on July 10, 2020 in Sensorium

Yoga and meditation are pathways to enhanced sensory health.

Yoga and meditation are pathways to enhanced sensory health.

Health

Do Women Have More Side-Effects From Drugs Than Men?

By Chris Gilbert, M.D., Ph.D. on July 10, 2020 in Heal the Mind to Heal the Body

Do women take longer than men to eliminate drugs? A new study published in Biology of Sex Differences reveals all.

Do women take longer than men to eliminate drugs? A new study published in Biology of Sex Differences reveals all.

Neuroscience

Scientists Move One Step Closer to “Exercise in a Bottle”

By Christopher Bergland on July 10, 2020 in The Athlete's Way

Groundbreaking new research in mice identifies a single protein that helps to explain the brain-boosting benefits of exercise and may someday lead to an "exercise pill" for humans.

Groundbreaking new research in mice identifies a single protein that helps to explain the brain-boosting benefits of exercise and may someday lead to an "exercise pill" for humans.

A unique and effective approach for clients who “feel stuck” within their lives or traditional psychotherapy.

Autism

Autism and Gender Self-Concept

By Maddalena Marini, Ph.D. on July 10, 2020 in The Hidden Mind

New research shows that autistic individuals implicitly identified themselves with less masculine and feminine attributes.

New research shows that autistic individuals implicitly identified themselves with less masculine and feminine attributes.

Depression

My 94 Year Old Mom is Depressed. Where Do We Go From Here?

By Regina Koepp, PsyD, ABPP on July 10, 2020 in The Psychology of Aging

Depression is NOT a normal part of aging, but IS the most prevalent mental health condition. Knowing the signs and symptoms of depression in older adults can help.

Depression is NOT a normal part of aging, but IS the most prevalent mental health condition. Knowing the signs and symptoms of depression in older adults can help.

Parenting

Children Want To Talk About Coronavirus: We Need To Listen

By Alison Escalante M.D. on July 10, 2020 in Shouldstorm

Kids are vulnerable to long-term effects on mental health from crises, but new research suggests a way to support kids' resilience during coronavirus.

Kids are vulnerable to long-term effects on mental health from crises, but new research suggests a way to support kids' resilience during coronavirus.

Politics

Systemic Racism Requires All of Our Voices

By Lindsay Weisner Psy.D. on July 10, 2020 in The Venn Diagram Life

This is not the time to be silent. This is not the time to let anyone hold you back.

This is not the time to be silent. This is not the time to let anyone hold you back.

Race and Ethnicity

Guinea Pigging: Healthy Volunteers in Phase I Trials

By Sylvia R. Karasu M.D. on July 10, 2020 in The Gravity of Weight

Why do some people volunteer for potentially risky Phase I clinical trials that offer them no therapeutic benefit?

Why do some people volunteer for potentially risky Phase I clinical trials that offer them no therapeutic benefit?

Media

9 Descriptions of Critical Thinking within 140 characters

By Christopher Dwyer Ph.D. on July 10, 2020 in Thoughts on Thinking

Though long explanations of critical thinking may be necessary to ensure accuracy and clarity, it's important to try and simplify such explanation for more general understanding.

Though long explanations of critical thinking may be necessary to ensure accuracy and clarity, it's important to try and simplify such explanation for more general understanding.

Self-Help

COVID Recreations

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on July 10, 2020 in How To Do Life

Restriction-friendly activities.

Restriction-friendly activities.

Attachment

Losing Friends with Grace

By Hal Shorey Ph.D. on July 09, 2020 in The Freedom to Change

Friendships can be difficult; Attachment theory can show you how to ask for what you need, know what is reasonable, be a good friend yourself, and, when necessary, let go.

Friendships can be difficult; Attachment theory can show you how to ask for what you need, know what is reasonable, be a good friend yourself, and, when necessary, let go.

Sex

Tackling Kink Injustice From the Inside Out

By Elyssa Rice LMFT on July 09, 2020 in Kink Outside the Box

How can the mental health community best serve the kink population? A look into ways we can learn and grow as clinicians.

How can the mental health community best serve the kink population? A look into ways we can learn and grow as clinicians.

Aging

From Sirens to Song

By L.S. Dugdale, MD on July 09, 2020 in The Lost Art

As we face our own mortality, art has the power to rescue truth and beauty from the catastrophe of history.

As we face our own mortality, art has the power to rescue truth and beauty from the catastrophe of history.

Resilience

A Formula for Happiness?

By Judy Ho Ph.D., ABPP, ABPdN on July 09, 2020 in Unlock Your True Motivation

Is there a magic formula for happiness? Research suggests that there is a Goldilock's Rule for how much free time it takes for us to feel great about our lives.

Is there a magic formula for happiness? Research suggests that there is a Goldilock's Rule for how much free time it takes for us to feel great about our lives.

Parenting

Looking for a Family Vacation Close to Home? Why Not Camping

By Laura Markham Ph.D. on July 09, 2020 in Peaceful Parents, Happy Kids

You'll almost certainly find that unplugging for some time in nature is as good for you as it is for your child.

You'll almost certainly find that unplugging for some time in nature is as good for you as it is for your child.

You don't have to be stuck with that voice you keep hearing in your head.

Neuroscience

Can You Make Movement More Joyful?

By Michelle McQuaid on July 09, 2020 in From Functioning to Flourishing

In this article read about the joy of movement, and the surprising findings about how even small exercises can fuel a sense of connection, courage, and hope.

In this article read about the joy of movement, and the surprising findings about how even small exercises can fuel a sense of connection, courage, and hope.

Parenting

Speaking to Your Kids About Our New World…

By Hillary Goldsher PsyD, MBA on July 09, 2020 in Better Relate Than Never

In the wake of COVID-19, how do you talk to your kids about the myriad of feelings they are experiencing or will visit as they slowly resume normal activities?

In the wake of COVID-19, how do you talk to your kids about the myriad of feelings they are experiencing or will visit as they slowly resume normal activities?

Resilience

Intentional Acts of Kindness 

By Lloyd I Sederer M.D. on July 09, 2020 in Therapy, It’s More Than Just Talk

This is a story about young African emigrés, survivors having fled to France for asylum from their respective country’s tyranny and torture. It is also a story about kindness.

This is a story about young African emigrés, survivors having fled to France for asylum from their respective country’s tyranny and torture. It is also a story about kindness.

Sleep

The Legacy of William Dement

By Kelly Bulkeley Ph.D, on July 09, 2020 in Dreaming in the Digital Age

Our understanding of the vital importance of sleep for human health depends in large part on Dr. Dement's lifetime of research.

Our understanding of the vital importance of sleep for human health depends in large part on Dr. Dement's lifetime of research.

Burnout

Parental Burnout: What Makes It Different

By Robyn Koslowitz Ph.D. on July 09, 2020 in Targeted Parenting

Feeling down as a parent? You may not be clinically depressed—you may be experiencing parental burnout.

Feeling down as a parent? You may not be clinically depressed—you may be experiencing parental burnout.

Divorce

How Long Will My Divorce Take? (I Want It Done Fast!)

By Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. on July 09, 2020 in A Better Divorce

Hoping to get your divorce done fast? There are important reasons why rushing is not a good idea.

Hoping to get your divorce done fast? There are important reasons why rushing is not a good idea.

Cognition

The Abilene Paradox: Why People Go Along to Get Along

By Dale Hartley Ph.D., MBA on July 09, 2020 in Machiavellians: Gulling the Rubes

Going along to get along can minimize conflict and dispel cognitive dissonance. It can also produce dire consequences.

Going along to get along can minimize conflict and dispel cognitive dissonance. It can also produce dire consequences.

Therapy

Psychology Turf Wars and Your Mental Health Care

By Nicole Prause Ph.D. on July 09, 2020 in Therapist or Bartender

Why has there been a decades-long fight about what counts as effective mental health care?

Why has there been a decades-long fight about what counts as effective mental health care?