Parenting

Our Poly Family Legal Battle: Answering FAQs

By Ian Jenkins M.D. on March 01, 2021 in For Better or for Worse

The legal struggles behind the first polyamorous family to be recognized as the legal parents of a child.

The legal struggles behind the first polyamorous family to be recognized as the legal parents of a child.

Evolutionary Psychology

When Obedience to Authority Conflicts With Common Decency

By Douglas T. Kenrick Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in Sex, Murder, and the Meaning of Life

When I asked the brilliant UBC psychologist Mark Schaller to describe a research finding that changed the way we think about human nature, his answer surprised me.

When I asked the brilliant UBC psychologist Mark Schaller to describe a research finding that changed the way we think about human nature, his answer surprised me.

Relationships

4 Match-Up Types: Which One Do You (Unconsciously) Select?

By Lynn Margolies Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in Therapy Insider

Do you wonder why you're drawn to certain types? Or somehow find yourself in an unwanted dynamic you didn't intend? Some insight can help you be more conscious about who you pick.

Do you wonder why you're drawn to certain types? Or somehow find yourself in an unwanted dynamic you didn't intend? Some insight can help you be more conscious about who you pick.

Creativity

Creativity in Your Eighties

By Eric R. Maisel Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in Rethinking Mental Health

Want to learn what creativity experts recommend about the creative life?

Want to learn what creativity experts recommend about the creative life?

Education

I Hate Virtual Learning!

By Liz Matheis Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in Special Matters

Helping our children get through remote learning.

Helping our children get through remote learning.

Health

When Sophisticated Tech Lets The Human Connection Shine

By John Nosta on March 01, 2021 in The Digital Self

Is it the tech or the human touch? Here's a company that's proving it's both.

Is it the tech or the human touch? Here's a company that's proving it's both.

Trying to stay connected to people who hold different political beliefs? It is difficult right now, but here are some pointers.

Education

What Should We Teach?

By Zoe Weil M.A., M.T.S on March 01, 2021 in Becoming a Solutionary

With limited hours in a day, and in a world where information about virtually anything is readily available, what essential knowledge and skills should students acquire in school?

With limited hours in a day, and in a world where information about virtually anything is readily available, what essential knowledge and skills should students acquire in school?

Health

How Can Collectivity Heal Us?

By Lyrica Fils-Aimé LCSW-R, RPT-S on March 01, 2021 in The Gift of [Anti-Racist] Therapy

Collective meetings feed our spirit and even warn us when we are in need of restoration or active growth.

Collective meetings feed our spirit and even warn us when we are in need of restoration or active growth.

Health

Look Beyond Face Value: The Psychology of Facial Paralysis

By Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in Disability is Diversity

During Facial Palsy Awareness Week, learn about expressive diversity from a professor with facial paralysis.

During Facial Palsy Awareness Week, learn about expressive diversity from a professor with facial paralysis.

Work

Are Leaders Prone to Overconfidence?

By Larry Stybel on March 01, 2021 in Platform for Success

You describe yourself as a rational, cautious leader, but the research says you are wrong.

You describe yourself as a rational, cautious leader, but the research says you are wrong.

Anxiety

How Exercise Protects Your Brain Against Depression and Anxiety

By Arash Javanbakht M.D. on March 01, 2021 in The Many Faces of Anxiety and Trauma

The neuroscience of how regular exercise changes biology of our brain against depression and anxiety, and practical ways of including physical activity in our busy life schedule.

The neuroscience of how regular exercise changes biology of our brain against depression and anxiety, and practical ways of including physical activity in our busy life schedule.

Loneliness

Toward a Post-Covid Therapy

By William L. Mace Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in Campus Confidential: Coping with College

How the social determinants of physical and mental health are increasingly affecting our lives.

How the social determinants of physical and mental health are increasingly affecting our lives.

Resilience

How to Be a Better Helper in the World and Your Community

By Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in Hope + Resilience

Doing big things in the world sometimes starts with doing something small.

Doing big things in the world sometimes starts with doing something small.

Depression

Peter D. Kramer on Depression, Placebo, and Psychotherapy

By Mark L. Ruffalo D.Psa., L.C.S.W. on March 01, 2021 in From Freud to Fluoxetine

Best known for his bestselling 1993 book Listening to Prozac, Peter D. Kramer, M.D., offers his thoughts on depression, the placebo debate, and his own career.

Best known for his bestselling 1993 book Listening to Prozac, Peter D. Kramer, M.D., offers his thoughts on depression, the placebo debate, and his own career.

Politics

Vaccine Hesitancy Is Driven by Everyday Ethical Concerns

By Dylan Selterman Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in The Resistance Hypothesis

If we want to get more people to accept the COVID-19 vaccine, we need to shift the rhetoric about it.

If we want to get more people to accept the COVID-19 vaccine, we need to shift the rhetoric about it.

Depression

But They’re Just Mood Swings, Right?

By Dawn Kingston Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in The Pregnant Pause

For 40 percent of women, prenatal depression and anxiety carry on through postpartum and well into the early childhood period.

For 40 percent of women, prenatal depression and anxiety carry on through postpartum and well into the early childhood period.

Relationships

How Can You Seamlessly Welcome a New Baby?

By Jane Greer Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in Shrink Wrap

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently told the world that they are thrilled to be expecting baby number two, who will join big brother Archie.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently told the world that they are thrilled to be expecting baby number two, who will join big brother Archie.

Happiness

The Subtle Art of Taming Your Mindset

By Mickey A. Feher on March 01, 2021 in On Purpose

Mindset is a tricky phenomenon. It is often like being on autopilot but without awareness of the program.

Mindset is a tricky phenomenon. It is often like being on autopilot but without awareness of the program.

Self-Help

Toxic Positivity: How It Relates to Unhealthy Relationships

By Sherry Gaba LCSW on March 01, 2021 in Addiction and Recovery

Generally, positivity is considered a good thing. However, there are situations where always looking for the positive creates a potentially negative and dangerous scenario.

Generally, positivity is considered a good thing. However, there are situations where always looking for the positive creates a potentially negative and dangerous scenario.

Narcissism

How Does a Narcissist Twist the Words "I Love You"?

By Claire Jack Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

"I love you" is one of the most meaningful phrases in human language. But narcissists can use these words purely for their own gain, leaving you confused and manipulated.

"I love you" is one of the most meaningful phrases in human language. But narcissists can use these words purely for their own gain, leaving you confused and manipulated.

Forgiveness

Let Go of Resentment and Anger

By Rick Hanson Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in Your Wise Brain

Appreciate the value of forgiveness. Ask yourself: What does my grievance, my resentment, cost me? Cost others I care about? What would it be like to lay those burdens down?

Appreciate the value of forgiveness. Ask yourself: What does my grievance, my resentment, cost me? Cost others I care about? What would it be like to lay those burdens down?

Motivation

Vision Boards: What Is a Vision Board and Why Make One?

By Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in Click Here for Happiness

Need a more creative way to think through your goals? Making a vision board may help.

Need a more creative way to think through your goals? Making a vision board may help.

Eating Disorders

Treatment of Eating Disorders in Adults and Adolescents

By Riccardo Dalle Grave M.D. on March 01, 2021 in Eating Disorders: The Facts

CBT-E designed both for adults and adolescents of all eating disorders has the potential to overcome some issues that plague conventional eating disorder services

CBT-E designed both for adults and adolescents of all eating disorders has the potential to overcome some issues that plague conventional eating disorder services

Self-Help

Are You A True Optimist?

By Alex Pattakos Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in The Meaningful Life

Is your glass half empty or half full?

Is your glass half empty or half full?

Relationships

Financial Strain and Relationship Health

By Marisa T. Cohen Ph.D., CPLC on March 01, 2021 in Finding Love: The Scientific Take

Money has been shown to impact a relationship at all stages, and as such, finances should be carefully considered at the outset.

Money has been shown to impact a relationship at all stages, and as such, finances should be carefully considered at the outset.

Relationships

For the Love of the Grudge: Resentment Feels Good

By Jen Kim on March 01, 2021 in Valley Girl With a Brain

Grudges give us permission to become victims – and enjoy all the perks that come along with it.

Grudges give us permission to become victims – and enjoy all the perks that come along with it.

Happiness

Socially Distanced and Single: Is There a Silver Lining?

By Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in Why Bad Looks Good

Quarantining with family was challenging. But how about for people living alone? Researchers share some interesting observations.

Quarantining with family was challenging. But how about for people living alone? Researchers share some interesting observations.

Animal Behavior

Animal Welfare in China: Tradition, Facts, and Fiction

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on March 01, 2021 in Animal Emotions

Peter Li offers new on-the-ground perspectives of animal agriculture, bear farming, zoos, and the trade and consumption of exotic wildlife, dog meat, and other products in China.

Peter Li offers new on-the-ground perspectives of animal agriculture, bear farming, zoos, and the trade and consumption of exotic wildlife, dog meat, and other products in China.