Relationships

An Important Resource for Healthy Romantic Relationships

By Arash Emamzadeh on July 02, 2022 in Finding a New Home

A recent series of studies finds that one way to increase passion and relationship intimacy, commitment, and satisfaction involves romantic nostalgia.

A recent series of studies finds that one way to increase passion and relationship intimacy, commitment, and satisfaction involves romantic nostalgia.

Work

Planning to Join the Board of a Nonprofit?

By Larry Stybel on July 02, 2022 in Platform for Success

It is flattering to be asked to serve on a nonprofit board of directors. It's important to ask the right questions prior to saying "yes."

It is flattering to be asked to serve on a nonprofit board of directors. It's important to ask the right questions prior to saying "yes."

Behavioral Economics

Debunking Body Language Myths

By Joe Navarro M.A. on July 02, 2022 in Spycatcher

What you have heard about body language and detecting deception may be all wrong.

What you have heard about body language and detecting deception may be all wrong.

Relationships

The Age of Singlehood Is Coming to Asia

By Elyakim Kislev Ph.D. on July 02, 2022 in Happy Singlehood

New demographic studies show that solo living is on the rise in Asia.

New demographic studies show that solo living is on the rise in Asia.

Psych Careers

Building a Successful Research Lab Culture

By Steven R. Shaw Ph.D. on July 02, 2022 in How to Do Academia

Professors of psychology are responsible for leading a research lab. Creating a successful, productive, and joyful research lab can happen when culture and values are made clear.

Professors of psychology are responsible for leading a research lab. Creating a successful, productive, and joyful research lab can happen when culture and values are made clear.

Anxiety

Step Into Full Body Awareness to Overcome Stress and Anxiety

By Donald Altman on July 02, 2022 in Practical Mindfulness

When you feel overwhelmed, anxious and stressed, stepping into the body for a few moments can give you relief and a totally fresh perspective.

When you feel overwhelmed, anxious and stressed, stepping into the body for a few moments can give you relief and a totally fresh perspective.

Sleep

7 Practices for Restorative Sleep

By Jessica Del Pozo, Ph.D. on July 02, 2022 in Being Awake Better

Have you tried everything to sleep better? These suggestions go beyond your normal routine.

Have you tried everything to sleep better? These suggestions go beyond your normal routine.

Relationships

Why It's So Hard to Grieve Friend Breakups

By Marisa Franco Ph.D. on July 02, 2022 in Platonic Love

Friendship breakups can be devestating. But no one talks about it.

Friendship breakups can be devestating. But no one talks about it.

Child Development

Teaching Kids to Be Leisure Smart, Not Boredom Prone

By Nancy Darling Ph.D. on July 02, 2022 in Thinking About Kids

Learning to make leisure time fun is a skill. Help your kids use boredom to spur relaxing and fun use of their time.

Learning to make leisure time fun is a skill. Help your kids use boredom to spur relaxing and fun use of their time.

Sex

Sex and Gender in Officer-Involved Shootings

By Matthew J. Sharps Ph.D. on July 02, 2022 in The Forensic View

Officer-involved shootings are complex and frequently tragic. Our views in such cases can be biased even further by factors related to sex and gender.

Officer-involved shootings are complex and frequently tragic. Our views in such cases can be biased even further by factors related to sex and gender.

Stress

The Golden State Warriors and the "Ironic Effect"

By David Hanscom MD on July 02, 2022 in Anxiety: Another Name for Pain

Thought suppression causes your body to be in a constant state of fight or flight. Breaking up this automatic way of thinking allows you to live your life at the highest level.

Thought suppression causes your body to be in a constant state of fight or flight. Breaking up this automatic way of thinking allows you to live your life at the highest level.

Autism

Understanding ADHD and Autistic Burnout Within the Workplace

By Kerry Chillemi Prof Doc Psych on July 02, 2022 in Functional Legacy Mindset

Promoting neurological diversity in the workplace through understanding the impact of autistic and ADHD burnout.

Promoting neurological diversity in the workplace through understanding the impact of autistic and ADHD burnout.

Happiness

Am I Happy?

By Bill Kavanagh on July 02, 2022 in Keep Your Fork

How do you know if you're happy?

How do you know if you're happy?

Therapy

Could Artificial Intelligence Replace Therapists?

By Ran D. Anbar M.D. on July 02, 2022 in Understanding Hypnosis

In the near future, could AI be programmed to prompt patients to heal themselves?

In the near future, could AI be programmed to prompt patients to heal themselves?

Happiness

How You Can Be Happy

By Scott Haas Ph.D. on July 02, 2022 in Shrink in the Kitchen

What can you do to alleviate the stress of everyday life?

What can you do to alleviate the stress of everyday life?

Personality

How Accurately Does Your Partner Read Your Personality?

By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on July 02, 2022 in Fulfillment at Any Age

So, you think you know your partner’s personality? New research tracking couples' perceptions of each other over time questions just how accurate this knowledge might be.

So, you think you know your partner’s personality? New research tracking couples' perceptions of each other over time questions just how accurate this knowledge might be.

Personality

Who Do You Think You Are?

By Robin D. Stone, LMHC on July 01, 2022 in The Color of Wellness

We have the power to change our identity, or who we think we are.

We have the power to change our identity, or who we think we are.

Sex

More Americans Than Ever Identify as LGBT+

By Michael Castleman M.A. on July 01, 2022 in All About Sex

More Americans than ever identify as LGBT+. But the new figure, 7 percent, is less than the 10 percent many authorities have long claimed.

More Americans than ever identify as LGBT+. But the new figure, 7 percent, is less than the 10 percent many authorities have long claimed.

Relationships

How Your Relationship Can Improve You

By Craig Harper Ph.D. on July 01, 2022 in Articles of Heterodoxy

The relationships that we have are vital for maintaining our mental health. New research shows how expanding our self-identity to incorporate our partners enhances this effect.

The relationships that we have are vital for maintaining our mental health. New research shows how expanding our self-identity to incorporate our partners enhances this effect.

Relationships

Do You Periodically Blow Up? Learn Four Causes and Solutions

By Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on July 01, 2022 in Fixing Families

We all can occasionally get stressed and blow up, but for some, it's part of a larger problem. Here are four common causes and what to do about them.

We all can occasionally get stressed and blow up, but for some, it's part of a larger problem. Here are four common causes and what to do about them.

Depression

A Psychiatrist Discusses Bipolar Disorder

By Mackenzie Littledale on July 01, 2022 in From Margin to Mainstream

Dr. Tracey Marks discusses questions that are raised frequently about bipolar disorder as well as psychosis and psychopathy.

Dr. Tracey Marks discusses questions that are raised frequently about bipolar disorder as well as psychosis and psychopathy.

Resilience

Are You an Optimist or a Pessimist?

By Gina Vild on July 01, 2022 in A Buoyant Life

Here are four practices to boost your optimism and potentially increase your longevity beyond age 90.

Here are four practices to boost your optimism and potentially increase your longevity beyond age 90.

Relationships

This One Word Is a Relationship-Killer

By Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on July 01, 2022 in Liking the Child You Love

You will break free of toxic judgmental and controlling behaviors by keeping this word out of your loving relationship.

You will break free of toxic judgmental and controlling behaviors by keeping this word out of your loving relationship.

Therapy

Why Therapists Should Not Always Have to Be on Duty

By Salene M. W. Jones Ph.D. on July 01, 2022 in All About Cognitive and Behavior Therapy

Expecting therapists to always be on duty detrimentally affects their mental and sometimes physical health.

Expecting therapists to always be on duty detrimentally affects their mental and sometimes physical health.

Education

Will Supporting Mental Health Stop Gun Violence? Sadly, No.

By MindMattersStaff MenningerClinic on July 01, 2022 in Mind Matters from Menninger

Mental health is associated with violence for many people but it’s important to take a closer look at what research tells us about violence and mental illness.

Mental health is associated with violence for many people but it’s important to take a closer look at what research tells us about violence and mental illness.

Evolutionary Psychology

Why Shifts in Social Standing Spawn Humor

By John Charles Simon on July 01, 2022 in Laughter and Humor 101

Success in life depends, in large part, on our ability to create and foster social relationships. When troubles arise, humor, and the laughter it inspires, are often close behind.

Success in life depends, in large part, on our ability to create and foster social relationships. When troubles arise, humor, and the laughter it inspires, are often close behind.

Self-Help

Two Skills That Make All the Difference

By Steven C. Hayes Ph.D. on July 01, 2022 in Get Out of Your Mind

Behavioral change is often only temporary, and we quickly get pulled back into old habits. In order to make changes that last, you need two specific skills.

Behavioral change is often only temporary, and we quickly get pulled back into old habits. In order to make changes that last, you need two specific skills.

Relationships

The 6 Stages of Recovery From Toxic Relationships

By Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS on July 01, 2022 in Invisible Bruises

Survivors of psychological abuse describe the feeling as having been through spiritual warfare. Here are the six stages of healing from this form of abuse.

Survivors of psychological abuse describe the feeling as having been through spiritual warfare. Here are the six stages of healing from this form of abuse.