Anger

Sex, Not Racism, in the Central Park Dog Walker’s 911 Call

By R. Douglas Fields Ph.D. on May 30, 2020 in The New Brain

What was the trigger that caused this woman to feel she was being threatened and needed to strike back?  The knee-jerk explanation of racism is too simplistic. 

What was the trigger that caused this woman to feel she was being threatened and needed to strike back?  The knee-jerk explanation of racism is too simplistic. 

Can we replace the racism paradigm for explaining and dealing with white and black conflict in America?

Relationships

Coping After Intimate Partner Violence

By Mariana Bockarova Ph.D. on May 30, 2020 in Romantically Attached

Avoidance coping and its lingering effects.

Avoidance coping and its lingering effects.

Therapy

How Can We Make Online Therapy Feel Warm and Connected?

By Richard Brouillette, LCSW on May 30, 2020 in Flipping Out

Some schema therapists chat about how they make online therapy work.

Some schema therapists chat about how they make online therapy work.

Relationships

Don't Leave a Relationship With Too Simple an Explanation

By Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on May 30, 2020 in Fixing Families

When relationships end, it's easy to leave with too simple a story. Take the time to drill down and leave with a more complex story so you can learn its lessons.

When relationships end, it's easy to leave with too simple a story. Take the time to drill down and leave with a more complex story so you can learn its lessons.

Relationships

Does a Sudden Rise to Power Spark Sexual Harassment?

By Wendy L. Patrick, JD, Ph.D. on May 30, 2020 in Why Bad Looks Good

Does attaining power breed bad behavior? The surprising correlation between sudden power and sexual aggression.

Does attaining power breed bad behavior? The surprising correlation between sudden power and sexual aggression.

Ethics and Morality

What Value Do You Put on a Life?

By Arthur Dobrin D.S.W. on May 30, 2020 in Am I Right?

COVD-19 has put a value on human life, but a person's value isn't the same as their worth.

COVD-19 has put a value on human life, but a person's value isn't the same as their worth.

Education

Stop Panicking About the CDC School Reopening Guidelines

By Alison Escalante M.D. on May 30, 2020 in Shouldstorm

The CDC has issued guidelines on how to reopen schools, and social media is panicking.

The CDC has issued guidelines on how to reopen schools, and social media is panicking.

Stress

Mental Health Aftershocks Projected to Be Another Pandemic

By Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on May 30, 2020 in The Right Mindset

Lisa Ling discusses what her new series reveals about the projected mental health pandemic headed our way and how people can cope.

Lisa Ling discusses what her new series reveals about the projected mental health pandemic headed our way and how people can cope.

Sex

The Link Between Attitudes to Sex Work and Gender Equality

By Scott A. McGreal MSc. on May 30, 2020 in Unique—Like Everybody Else

Studies show that men who pay for sex and porn users are more, not less, supportive of women's rights than others. But why might this be the case?

Studies show that men who pay for sex and porn users are more, not less, supportive of women's rights than others. But why might this be the case?

Cognition

Do Psi Phenomena Exist?: A Debate Continues

By Steve Taylor Ph.D. on May 30, 2020 in Out of the Darkness

A psychiatrist and a psychologist debate whether science should take psi phenomena seriously and what they imply about consciousness.

A psychiatrist and a psychologist debate whether science should take psi phenomena seriously and what they imply about consciousness.

Aging

Grieving During COVID? These Tips Will Help

By Regina Koepp, PsyD, ABPP on May 30, 2020 in The Psychology of Aging

This 7-step action plan for overcoming loss and grief during COVID could help you move through loss with peace and comfort.

This 7-step action plan for overcoming loss and grief during COVID could help you move through loss with peace and comfort.

Self-Help

Morale in the Age of Coronavirus

By Charles E. Dodgen Ph.D. on May 30, 2020 in Simple Lessons for a Better Life

You can build your fighting spirit like a muscle. High morale supports good mental and physical health, both necessary to combat the coronavirus.

You can build your fighting spirit like a muscle. High morale supports good mental and physical health, both necessary to combat the coronavirus.

Race and Ethnicity

A Dream Deferred: Langston Hughes, Then and Now

By Ravi Chandra M.D., D.F.A.P.A. on May 30, 2020 in The Pacific Heart

Langston Hughes' poem "Harlem" is relevant today. Consider its words, and understand the times we live in.

Langston Hughes' poem "Harlem" is relevant today. Consider its words, and understand the times we live in.

Stress

Does Stress Promote Posting Misinformation?

By Phil Reed D.Phil. on May 29, 2020 in Digital World, Real World

What does current research suggest about why such misinformation is spread, and what can be done to stop it?

What does current research suggest about why such misinformation is spread, and what can be done to stop it?

Aging

Envy Instead of Sympathy

By Iskra Fileva Ph.D. on May 29, 2020 in The Philosopher's Diaries

Young people need compassion. Adults show little (even as some try to prolong their own adolescence).

Young people need compassion. Adults show little (even as some try to prolong their own adolescence).

Gaslighting

5 Tactics Gaslighters Use to Control, Confuse, and Abuse

By Claire Jack Ph.D. on May 29, 2020 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Does your partner use emotionally abusive tactics to convince you that their version of events is right?

Does your partner use emotionally abusive tactics to convince you that their version of events is right?

Resilience

Morale During the Pandemic, and How to Raise It

By Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on May 29, 2020 in Deviced!

Extended quarantine and the complexity of re-entry has global morale at an all time low. A few personal actions can turn things around.

Extended quarantine and the complexity of re-entry has global morale at an all time low. A few personal actions can turn things around.

Relationships

Don't Ignore These Red Flags in Your Relationship

By Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on May 29, 2020 in Modern Sex

Are you afraid that you may be missing red flags in your relationship, but unsure what would qualify? Here are some signs that you want to look out for.

Are you afraid that you may be missing red flags in your relationship, but unsure what would qualify? Here are some signs that you want to look out for.

Online Therapy

The Rise of Telepsychology

By Holly Parker, Ph.D. on May 29, 2020 in Your Future Self

Among the tragedies that have emerged from this pandemic, there are a few bright spots, and in my view, the leap of telepsychology into mainstream use is definitely one of them.

Among the tragedies that have emerged from this pandemic, there are a few bright spots, and in my view, the leap of telepsychology into mainstream use is definitely one of them.

Trauma

What Is Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapy?

By Cathy Malchiodi PhD, LPCC, LPAT, ATR-BC, REAT on May 29, 2020 in Arts and Health

It's the basis for applying expressive arts within the context of trauma-informed work.

It's the basis for applying expressive arts within the context of trauma-informed work.

Trauma

Tips for Recovering from PTSD and TBI

By James F. Zender Ph.D. on May 29, 2020 in The New Normal

Unpacking the many pieces of the treatment puzzle.

Unpacking the many pieces of the treatment puzzle.

Environment

The Human Cost of Climate Change

By Mellissa Withers, Ph.D., M.H.S on May 29, 2020 in Modern Day Slavery

As climate change disasters become more frequent and the will to combat climate change remains insufficient, more effort is needed.

As climate change disasters become more frequent and the will to combat climate change remains insufficient, more effort is needed.

Addiction

Three Reasons Why We Should Turn it Off

By Jeremy Howick Ph.D. on May 29, 2020 in Doctor You

Do you use your smartphone more than you think? Research says the answer is probably yes, and it's not good for your health.

Do you use your smartphone more than you think? Research says the answer is probably yes, and it's not good for your health.

Loneliness

The Impact of Social Isolation and Loneliness

By Mylea Charvat, Ph.D. on May 29, 2020 in The Fifth Vital Sign

Social isolation and loneliness were problems long before COVID-19.

Social isolation and loneliness were problems long before COVID-19.

Parenting

The Most Common Questions for LGBTQ+ Family Building

By Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on May 29, 2020 in The Chronicles of Infertility

LGBTQ+ and starting a family? Here's what you need to know.

LGBTQ+ and starting a family? Here's what you need to know.

Trauma

Maternal Birth Trauma and PTSD

By Elyssa Barbash Ph.D. on May 29, 2020 in Trauma and Hope

What is maternal birth trauma? Can it cause PTSD?

What is maternal birth trauma? Can it cause PTSD?

Therapy

Your Feelings Are Real

By Sara A. Showalter Van Tongeren LCSW on May 29, 2020 in The Courage to Suffer

Has your life experience been invalidated by others?

Has your life experience been invalidated by others?