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Grief

Advice From Those Who Are Grieving

Gina Vild on February 11, 2026 in A Buoyant Life

Advice from those who are grieving on what actually helps — and what hurts.

Advice from those who are grieving on what actually helps — and what hurts.

Biophilia

Is It Necessary to Read Anymore?

Wendy Lustbader M.S.W. on February 11, 2026 in Life Gets Better

Personal Perspective: Too many of us have lost our way when it comes to reading books. Is it possible to find our way back?

Personal Perspective: Too many of us have lost our way when it comes to reading books. Is it possible to find our way back?

Law and Crime

"The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox" Gets Psychology Right

Fabiana Alceste Ph.D. on February 11, 2026 in Interrogation Room Insider

Amanda Knox, a college student in the early 2000s, became internationally associated with the murder of her roommate—a murder she was convicted of, but that she had no hand in.

Amanda Knox, a college student in the early 2000s, became internationally associated with the murder of her roommate—a murder she was convicted of, but that she had no hand in.

Workplace Dynamics

Distrust and Disempowerment, Not Apathy, Hinder Allies

Meg A. Warren Ph.D. on February 11, 2026 in Better and Happier

The reasons colleagues stay silent when co-workers are mistreated may not be what you assume − and it’s not what companies typically spend money on to create a fair environment.

The reasons colleagues stay silent when co-workers are mistreated may not be what you assume − and it’s not what companies typically spend money on to create a fair environment.

Emotional Contagion

The One-Minute Experiment That Can Change Your Day

Lindsey Godwin Ph.D. on February 11, 2026 in Possibilitizing

We've been trained to 'see something, say something' about danger. What if we did the same for what's good? It takes 10 seconds, and the research says the giver benefits most.

We've been trained to 'see something, say something' about danger. What if we did the same for what's good? It takes 10 seconds, and the research says the giver benefits most.

Artificial Intelligence

When Answers Cost Less than Thought

John Nosta on February 11, 2026 in The Digital Self

Personal Perspective: When answers cost less than construction, depth becomes a critical choice.

Personal Perspective: When answers cost less than construction, depth becomes a critical choice.

Singlehood

14 Things to Do for Valentine's Day If You Are Single

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on February 11, 2026 in A Funny Bone to Pick

It's almost Valentine's Day, otherwise known as "Remind You that You are Single Day." If you are single, here are more than a couple of things you can do on this day.

It's almost Valentine's Day, otherwise known as "Remind You that You are Single Day." If you are single, here are more than a couple of things you can do on this day.

Stress

Who Can Afford to Spend Money?

Vernita Perkins, PhD and Leonard A. Jason, PhD on February 11, 2026 in The Mental Health Revolution

It is possible to maintain some financial and mental stability during job cuts. Learn ways to manage shifts in income.

It is possible to maintain some financial and mental stability during job cuts. Learn ways to manage shifts in income.

Media

How Tech Companies Rig Parental Guilt

Sarah M. Coyne Ph.D. on February 11, 2026 in The Right Media Mindset

Parents are blamed for kids’ screen habits, but the system is rigged. Here's how tech profits from attention while parents absorb the guilt.

Parents are blamed for kids’ screen habits, but the system is rigged. Here's how tech profits from attention while parents absorb the guilt.

Attachment

Nothing Is Riskier Than Love

Mark Shelvock, RP, MACP, MA on February 11, 2026 in Navigating the Serpentine Path

An attachment-based view of love and intimacy.

An attachment-based view of love and intimacy.

Personal Perspectives

Did My Mother See Apparitions, Angels, Flashbacks or Ghosts?

S. Rufus on February 11, 2026 in Stuck

Personal Perspective: My mother had always been tense, angry, and sad. During her final days, she morphed into a magpie, happily addressing persons whom no one else could see.

Personal Perspective: My mother had always been tense, angry, and sad. During her final days, she morphed into a magpie, happily addressing persons whom no one else could see.

Defense Mechanisms

Are You Running From Yourself?

Jonice Webb Ph.D. on February 11, 2026 in Childhood Emotional Neglect

Constant busyness may be a way to avoid uncomfortable emotions. Discover why slowing down feels so hard and what emerges when you finally stop running.

Constant busyness may be a way to avoid uncomfortable emotions. Discover why slowing down feels so hard and what emerges when you finally stop running.

Education

What Homeschooling Taught Me

Calvina Ellerbe Ph.D. on February 11, 2026 in The Parenting Playbook

Personal Perspective: How we educate our children has a major impact on them. This post examines the impact that homeschooling has had on me.

Personal Perspective: How we educate our children has a major impact on them. This post examines the impact that homeschooling has had on me.

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Can Lead to Sibling Aggression and Abuse

Corinna Jenkins Tucker, Ph.D., and Tanya Rouleau Whitworth, Ph.D. on February 11, 2026 in The Science of Siblings

Domestic violence puts children and adolescents at serious risk of being victimized by their siblings.

Domestic violence puts children and adolescents at serious risk of being victimized by their siblings.

Stress

Has Sports Lost Its Luster in a Divided America?

Ted Beauchaine Ph.D. on February 11, 2026 in Psychological Science Meets the Streets

Personal Perspective: Daily chaos, unpredictability, and turmoil take the joy out of ordinary things like sports.

Personal Perspective: Daily chaos, unpredictability, and turmoil take the joy out of ordinary things like sports.

Identity

The Weight of Being First: Eldest Daughter Syndrome

Su Yeong Kim Ph.D. on February 11, 2026 in Empowering Children of Immigrants

"Eldest daughter syndrome" can be prevalent in immigrant families, highlighting the pressures, cultural expectations, and resilience that shape their identities.

"Eldest daughter syndrome" can be prevalent in immigrant families, highlighting the pressures, cultural expectations, and resilience that shape their identities.

Emotional Intelligence

How Mushing Builds Emotional Intelligence

Melanie A. McNally Psy.D. on February 11, 2026 in Empower Your Mind

These surprising lessons from Michigan’s mushing season can elevate your emotional intelligence, deepen your self-awareness, and strengthen your leadership skills.

These surprising lessons from Michigan’s mushing season can elevate your emotional intelligence, deepen your self-awareness, and strengthen your leadership skills.

Happiness

Exciting vs. Cozy: Which Life Makes People Most Happy?

Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on February 11, 2026 in The Asymmetric Brain

Have you ever wondered whether money, adventure, comfort, or sustainability make a life most satisfying? A new study investigated.

Have you ever wondered whether money, adventure, comfort, or sustainability make a life most satisfying? A new study investigated.

Resilience

George Pakenham Is a Study in Perseverance Against All Odds

Greg O'Brien on February 11, 2026 in On Pluto

Personal Perspective: George Skip Pakenham stuttered when he was young; it was a stretch to believe that one day he’d be a spokesperson for anything.

Personal Perspective: George Skip Pakenham stuttered when he was young; it was a stretch to believe that one day he’d be a spokesperson for anything.

Philosophy

What the Buddha Taught About Love

Debra M. Kawahara Ph.D. on February 11, 2026 in Seeds of Wisdom

Love is often thought of as a passionate romance or the warmth of close family ties. But Buddha taught love as a skill and a practice for ourselves and those around us.

Love is often thought of as a passionate romance or the warmth of close family ties. But Buddha taught love as a skill and a practice for ourselves and those around us.

Self-Help

The Story You Keep Telling Yourself and How to Rewrite It

Joel Wong Ph.D. on February 11, 2026 in Gratefully

Your life story is a vital yet overlooked part of your identity. It quietly but profoundly shapes how you make sense of your past, navigate the present, and imagine your future.

Your life story is a vital yet overlooked part of your identity. It quietly but profoundly shapes how you make sense of your past, navigate the present, and imagine your future.

Adolescence

The Challenging Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry on February 11, 2026 in Psychiatry’s Think Tank

Nearly half of young adults face mental illness or substance use disorders, fueled by social media and climate anxiety, highlighting a deepening mental health crisis.

Nearly half of young adults face mental illness or substance use disorders, fueled by social media and climate anxiety, highlighting a deepening mental health crisis.

Relationships

Relationship Advice: Curb Your Enthusiasm for Phubbing

Kyle D. Killian Ph.D., LMFT on February 11, 2026 in Intersections

Scrolling on screens may feel irresistible at times, but setting your phone aside during conversations can benefit all your relationships. Here's why.

Scrolling on screens may feel irresistible at times, but setting your phone aside during conversations can benefit all your relationships. Here's why.

Confidence

Why Is It So Hard to Get People to Shut Up and Listen?

Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D. on February 11, 2026 in Ambigamy

To understand and predict human behavior, read between the lines for how our words are driven by our need for self-confidence.

To understand and predict human behavior, read between the lines for how our words are driven by our need for self-confidence.

Stress

The Mental Toll of a World in Crisis

Maggie Kang M.D. on February 11, 2026 in Rebuild Your Life

Living in a world on fire strains our nervous system. Learn how strategic compassion—tending chosen causes, not fighting every blaze—develops resilience.

Living in a world on fire strains our nervous system. Learn how strategic compassion—tending chosen causes, not fighting every blaze—develops resilience.

Philosophy

The Ancient Cure for 'Is This Really It?'

Chester H. Sunde, Psy.D. on February 11, 2026 in Platonic Psychology

Ecclesiastes and Plato independently discovered the same truth: Happiness comes from governing your mind, not controlling your world.

Ecclesiastes and Plato independently discovered the same truth: Happiness comes from governing your mind, not controlling your world.

Authenticity

Why Gay Men Code-Switch Their Voice When Dating

Chris Tompkins MA on February 11, 2026 in LGBTQ Affirmative Psychology

Vocal code-switching is common among gay men but rarely discussed. We explore what drives the practice and how to stop reinforcing old beliefs about worth.

Vocal code-switching is common among gay men but rarely discussed. We explore what drives the practice and how to stop reinforcing old beliefs about worth.

Deception

How Collectors Deceive Their Partners

Shirley M. Mueller M.D. on February 11, 2026 in The Mind of a Collector

Collectors do not tell the truth about their collecting expenses to their partners. Men and women hide them in equally creative ways.

Collectors do not tell the truth about their collecting expenses to their partners. Men and women hide them in equally creative ways.

Parenting

Keeping Secrets From Your Co-Parent

Jeanette Blackstone Psy.D. on February 11, 2026 in Bonus Families

Children of divorce often ask one parent not to tell the other parent something they deem as secret. Here's how not to get caught up in the "Please don't tell" dilemma.

Children of divorce often ask one parent not to tell the other parent something they deem as secret. Here's how not to get caught up in the "Please don't tell" dilemma.