Happiness

Have You Ever Been Told You Should Live in the Moment?

By Timothy A Carey Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in In Control

Whenever you are noticing being in the moment in the moment, you are not doing the activity in the moment in which you were previously engaged.

Whenever you are noticing being in the moment in the moment, you are not doing the activity in the moment in which you were previously engaged.

Anxiety

“Shelter in Place” or “Go Inside”?

By Ben Bernstein Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in Be Your Best

“Shelter in place” has turned into a time of facing inner truths.

“Shelter in place” has turned into a time of facing inner truths.

Education

I’m Taking Online Classes and It's Like I’m Teaching Myself

By Deborah J. Cohan, Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in Social Lights

A professor's perspective.

A professor's perspective.

Diet

One-Minute Cuisine

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in How To Do Life

An under-considered way to free up hours each week.

An under-considered way to free up hours each week.

Relationships

Are You A Good Wife?

By Linda and Charlie Bloom on February 28, 2021 in Stronger at the Broken Places

The women I work with live in the question “How can I be a better wife?” Those who are not legally married, yet are in a committed partnership, are also guided by this question...

The women I work with live in the question “How can I be a better wife?” Those who are not legally married, yet are in a committed partnership, are also guided by this question...

Happiness

Thoughts On Reducing Anguish

By Andrea F. Polard Psy.D. on February 28, 2021 in A Unified Theory of Happiness

"Are we there yet?" seems to cause great anguish. The future is always uncertain, but now things seem entirely out-of-control. Here's one thing that helps YOU, others, & your teen.

"Are we there yet?" seems to cause great anguish. The future is always uncertain, but now things seem entirely out-of-control. Here's one thing that helps YOU, others, & your teen.

Stress

Unpacking the Embodied Plantation Backpack

By Resmaa Menakem MSW, LICSW on February 28, 2021 in Somatic Abolitionism

The impact of the plantation ethos on the black body

The impact of the plantation ethos on the black body

Self-Help

Which Big Life Decisions Lead to Long-term Happiness?

By Adrian R. Camilleri Ph.D. on February 28, 2021 in Life’s Biggest Decisions

The path to happiness is paved by big decisions. Be sure to make the right ones.

The path to happiness is paved by big decisions. Be sure to make the right ones.

Therapy

My Candid Thoughts on Group Therapy

By Mike Bayer on February 28, 2021 in Purposeful Evolution

Have you ever participated in group therapy?

Have you ever participated in group therapy?

Happiness

How to Be Free of Your Dysfunctional Family

By Harriet Lerner Ph.D. on February 28, 2021 in The Dance of Connection

Families are not fair, but distance and blame don't work. Here's what you need to know.

Families are not fair, but distance and blame don't work. Here's what you need to know.

Narcissism

Narcissism and the hero and victim complex.

By Erin Leonard Ph.D. on February 28, 2021 in Peaceful Parenting

Swaying from the hero who is going to save the day to the most broken individual on the planet allows a person to evade accountability and fuel his or her own ego.

Swaying from the hero who is going to save the day to the most broken individual on the planet allows a person to evade accountability and fuel his or her own ego.

Neuroscience

Infections in Pregnancy and GABA Neuron Development

By Racheed M Mani on February 28, 2021 in Brain Bulletin

How infections in utero can impair neuronal development in the baby

How infections in utero can impair neuronal development in the baby

The devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has been hard to fathom. But get ready for its aftershocks. The good news is that there are behavioral health tools that can help.

Narcissism

Navigating Narcissism: Narcissism at Work

By Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on February 28, 2021 in A New Beginning

Working with narcissistic personalities can be a real challenge, so how can we deal with narcissism in the workplace?

Working with narcissistic personalities can be a real challenge, so how can we deal with narcissism in the workplace?

Are you still having trouble ending an affair even after your partner finds out?

Want better sex? Get more sleep. Chronic sleep deprivation is common, and hurts libido and sexual function

Race and Ethnicity

Calling All White People: Are You a Racial Justice Ally?

By Monnica T Williams Ph.D. on February 28, 2021 in Culturally Speaking

We brought White students into the lab to see how many would be racial justice allies when confronted with racism. What we learned truly surprised us.

We brought White students into the lab to see how many would be racial justice allies when confronted with racism. What we learned truly surprised us.

Depression

The Devastating Reason Women Doubt Their Own Sexual Assault

By Lindsay Weisner Psy.D. on February 28, 2021 in The Venn Diagram Life

Were You A Victim of Sexual Trauma?: The Devastating Reason Women Don't Know The Answer

Were You A Victim of Sexual Trauma?: The Devastating Reason Women Don't Know The Answer

Relationships

4 Red Flags of Toxic Relationships

By Dianne Grande Ph.D. on February 28, 2021 in In It Together

Are you aware of the red flags of a toxic relationship? These 4 types of behavior should not be ignored.

Are you aware of the red flags of a toxic relationship? These 4 types of behavior should not be ignored.

Sleep

Your baby's sleep...why your in-laws always know best

By Megan Crawford Ph.D. on February 28, 2021 in Tick, Tock—It’s Sleep O’Clock

Every parent has received comments about their child's sleep. And comments from those close are the most hurtful. But there is good science to support our little sleepers.

Every parent has received comments about their child's sleep. And comments from those close are the most hurtful. But there is good science to support our little sleepers.

Animal Behavior

Are Dogs or Cats Better for the Mental Health of Seniors?

By Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on February 28, 2021 in Canine Corner

A large new study looks at the psychological benefits of dog or cat ownership for socially isolated older adults.

A large new study looks at the psychological benefits of dog or cat ownership for socially isolated older adults.

Ketamine

Nasal Spray vs. IV Ketamine for Depression

By Arash Emamzadeh on February 28, 2021 in Finding a New Home

I report the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the efficacy of ketamine and esketamine for the treatment of depression.

I report the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the efficacy of ketamine and esketamine for the treatment of depression.

Work

The Hidden Talent Pool That Can Help Your Business Grow

By Patrick Gallagher, Ph.D., and Ashleigh Gallagher, Ph.D. on February 28, 2021 in The Portable Ph.D.

Why psychology Ph.D. talent can enhance business agility

Why psychology Ph.D. talent can enhance business agility

In two great recent films, Nomadland and Where’d Ya Go, Bernadette*, traumas and diagnoses are foregone.

When will we get back to "normal?'

Self-Help

How to Practice Visualization When You Can’t See Anything

By Katherine King Psy.D. on February 28, 2021 in Lifespan Perspectives

Visualization has remained frustratingly out of reach for many people who struggle to “see” anything in their mind’s eye when they try. It doesn't have to be this way.

Visualization has remained frustratingly out of reach for many people who struggle to “see” anything in their mind’s eye when they try. It doesn't have to be this way.

Sex

Once A Cheater, (Not Necessarily) Always a Cheater

By Ari Tuckman PsyD, CST on February 28, 2021 in Sex Matters

It's not what happens during the infidelity that matters most.

It's not what happens during the infidelity that matters most.

I got a participation certificate yesterday. But that's a good thing. Not because I participated, but because others are acknowledged.