Neuroscience

New Research Shows Why Your Decision-Making Could Be Flawed

By Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on October 23, 2020 in The Right Mindset

A new study suggests over-emphasizing the ending of an experience and disregarding the summary of its total value leads to errors in judgment and poor decision-making.

A new study suggests over-emphasizing the ending of an experience and disregarding the summary of its total value leads to errors in judgment and poor decision-making.

Relationships

Decontaminate Your Relationship

By Melanie Joy Ph.D. on October 23, 2020 in Relational Literacy

Are differences in hygiene practices ruining your relationship? Here are some ways to understand and resolve the problem.

Are differences in hygiene practices ruining your relationship? Here are some ways to understand and resolve the problem.

Relationships

Good Will Invites Connection

By Linda and Charlie Bloom on October 23, 2020 in Stronger at the Broken Places

We define goodwill as a stance in which one embodies a desire to enhance the well-being of another.

We define goodwill as a stance in which one embodies a desire to enhance the well-being of another.

Addiction

Election 2020: Drug Courts Aren’t The Solution

By Abdullah Shihipar on October 23, 2020 in Fighting a Crisis

Trump and Biden both mention the overdose crisis and drug use. How do the candidates drug policy platforms match up? Also, are drug courts really a good idea?

Trump and Biden both mention the overdose crisis and drug use. How do the candidates drug policy platforms match up? Also, are drug courts really a good idea?

Work

Better than an Informational Interview

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on October 23, 2020 in How To Do Life

A far more valid way to obtain information on a career.

A far more valid way to obtain information on a career.

Sleep

Your Sleep Problems and Menopause Could be Connected

By Michael J Breus Ph.D. on October 22, 2020 in Sleep Newzzz

From broken sleep cycles to night sweats and even excessive sleep if you or someone you know is going through menopause, you know how uncomfortable symptoms can lead to problems.

From broken sleep cycles to night sweats and even excessive sleep if you or someone you know is going through menopause, you know how uncomfortable symptoms can lead to problems.

Relationships

46 Reasons Not To Cheat on Your Partner

By Mariana Bockarova Ph.D. on October 22, 2020 in Romantically Attached

We have a host of theories and reasons for why people cheat on their partners. New research asks: Why not?

We have a host of theories and reasons for why people cheat on their partners. New research asks: Why not?

Stress

The Surprising Mental Vaccine For Coping With Covid-19

By Raj Persaud, M.D. and Peter Bruggen, M.D. on October 22, 2020 in Slightly Blighty

Experimental Psychologists discovered a long time ago that it was not so much electric shocks which damaged us mentally, but instead it was administering unpredictable punishment.

Experimental Psychologists discovered a long time ago that it was not so much electric shocks which damaged us mentally, but instead it was administering unpredictable punishment.

Parenting

Detecting Sexual Grooming

By Elizabeth L. Jeglic Ph.D. on October 22, 2020 in Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse

What are the traits and behaviors that can help in the detection of sexual grooming? A list for parents.

What are the traits and behaviors that can help in the detection of sexual grooming? A list for parents.

Relationships

6 Tips for Ending a Cycle of Unhealthy Relationships

By Sharon Martin, LCSW on October 22, 2020 in Conquering Codependency

If you feel stuck in a cycle of unhealthy relationships, use these six tips to help you end the pattern and start creating healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

If you feel stuck in a cycle of unhealthy relationships, use these six tips to help you end the pattern and start creating healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Relationships

How to Go “All In” in Your Relationship

By Lisa Firestone Ph.D. on October 22, 2020 in Compassion Matters

These two things can help you let down your guard and let someone in without feeling like you’re losing important aspects of who you are.

These two things can help you let down your guard and let someone in without feeling like you’re losing important aspects of who you are.

Politics

Why Americans Don't Vote

By Arash Emamzadeh on October 22, 2020 in Finding a New Home

The 2020 United States presidential election is here. In this article, I discuss common reasons Americans vote or do not vote.

The 2020 United States presidential election is here. In this article, I discuss common reasons Americans vote or do not vote.

Therapy

Keys to the Work in Therapy

By Susan Rako M.D. on October 22, 2020 in More Light

What makes a difference to the patient in therapy? A key very often comes as a surprise.

What makes a difference to the patient in therapy? A key very often comes as a surprise.

In the healthcare world, COVID is teaching us a lot. It's like a huge financial stress test—it makes it very clear what you’re doing well and what you're not doing well.

Work

Latinx Career and Leadership Development

By Irma Campos Ph.D. on October 22, 2020 in Closing Professional Gaps

What celebrating Latinx Heritage Month should really mean

What celebrating Latinx Heritage Month should really mean

Race and Ethnicity

On Being an Ally: Random Stops

By Dwayne Allen Thomas on October 22, 2020 in The Cross-Examined Life

Part 2: A high murder rate. A cry for help. And I was walking down the street…

Part 2: A high murder rate. A cry for help. And I was walking down the street…

Appetite

Gut-Brain Signaling via the Vagus Nerve May Affect Memories

By Christopher Bergland on October 22, 2020 in The Athlete's Way

Two new studies shed light on how a gut hormone called ghrelin communicates with the brain via the vagus nerve in ways that can improve or impair how the "memory hub" functions.

Two new studies shed light on how a gut hormone called ghrelin communicates with the brain via the vagus nerve in ways that can improve or impair how the "memory hub" functions.

Relationships

Understanding Forgiveness

By Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D. on October 22, 2020 in Your Emotional Meter

No matter what’s happening, find the strength to forgive and let go so that you can live your life with love and understanding.  

No matter what’s happening, find the strength to forgive and let go so that you can live your life with love and understanding.  

Therapy

Psychotherapy Integration: The Least Sexy Aspect

By The Convergence Special Interest Group on October 22, 2020 in Convergence and Integration in Psychotherapy

What do we need to move the field of psychotherapy integration to the next level? We need a universally accepted explanation of how therapy works.

What do we need to move the field of psychotherapy integration to the next level? We need a universally accepted explanation of how therapy works.

Trauma

How to Identify and Find Help for Trauma

By Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on October 22, 2020 in Hope + Resilience

Not sure if you or a loved one may be struggling with trauma? Tips for recognizing and referring children, teens, and adults for mental health support.

Not sure if you or a loved one may be struggling with trauma? Tips for recognizing and referring children, teens, and adults for mental health support.

Relationships

“He Fears That My Lover Is Better Than Him”

By Aaron Ben-Zeév Ph.D. on October 22, 2020 in In the Name of Love

Issues of comparison feature heavily in both thought and emotions. Is comparison, which often leads to envy and jealousy, less poisonous in open romantic relationships?

Issues of comparison feature heavily in both thought and emotions. Is comparison, which often leads to envy and jealousy, less poisonous in open romantic relationships?

Anger

Three Quick Anger Management Tips

By Ryan Martin Ph.D. on October 22, 2020 in All the Rage

Three ways to manage your anger that don't involve deep breathing or other forms of relaxation.

Three ways to manage your anger that don't involve deep breathing or other forms of relaxation.

Politics

Vote for the Health of It

By Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on October 22, 2020 in Outside the Box

Forty-two days before the 2020 Presidential election, I received an absentee ballot in the mail. My superpowers ignited and at long last, I could contribute to change.

Forty-two days before the 2020 Presidential election, I received an absentee ballot in the mail. My superpowers ignited and at long last, I could contribute to change.

Relationships

Family-of-Origin Conflict Is Linked to Worse Marital Quality

By Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on October 22, 2020 in Dating and Mating

Dysfunctional responses to conflict observed in our families may predispose us to engage in those same negative conflict behaviors and to disrupt our current relationships.

Dysfunctional responses to conflict observed in our families may predispose us to engage in those same negative conflict behaviors and to disrupt our current relationships.

Bullying

Bullying Is Assault and Should Be Treated as Such

By David Hanscom, MD on October 22, 2020 in Anxiety: Another Name for Pain

Why do we treat abusive behavior in children differently than we do with adults?

Why do we treat abusive behavior in children differently than we do with adults?

Marriage

Is Your Relationship Headed for Marriage?

By Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. Ph.D. on October 22, 2020 in The Psychology of Relationships

When you look into your relationship’s future, do you see marriage or will things fizzle out? Rituals provide a deceptively simple glimpse that may reveal your fate.

When you look into your relationship’s future, do you see marriage or will things fizzle out? Rituals provide a deceptively simple glimpse that may reveal your fate.

Memory

Why We Need Alzheimer’s Research and What to Do About It

By Andrew E. Budson M.D. on October 22, 2020 in Managing Your Memory

Some politicians have proposed massive cuts to biomedical research and science across the board. Here’s why we need Alzheimer’s disease research.

Some politicians have proposed massive cuts to biomedical research and science across the board. Here’s why we need Alzheimer’s disease research.

Happiness

How Happiness Can Harm Us

By Michael Friedman Ph.D. on October 22, 2020 in Brick by Brick

Happiness may be harmful not only by interfering with our engaging in healthier behavior, but also by interfering with our healing.

Happiness may be harmful not only by interfering with our engaging in healthier behavior, but also by interfering with our healing.