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Bias

5 Reasons Why People Don’t Think More Psychologically

Leon F Seltzer PhD on September 27, 2023 in Evolution of the Self

Widespread cognitive biases discourage too many of us from delving deeper—and so better understanding—the psychological motivations of others.

Widespread cognitive biases discourage too many of us from delving deeper—and so better understanding—the psychological motivations of others.

Leadership

How to Accelerate Gender Equity in Leadership

Mira Brancu, Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in A New Look at Women's Leadership

A gender equity expert shares what makes a difference in driving and sustaining change for women in leadership through proactive measurement and intervention.

A gender equity expert shares what makes a difference in driving and sustaining change for women in leadership through proactive measurement and intervention.

Autism

Could My Therapy Client Be Autistic?

Claire Jack Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Therapists who notice signs of autism in their clients can help them seek a diagnosis and find appropriate support, but it's important to proceed with caution.

Therapists who notice signs of autism in their clients can help them seek a diagnosis and find appropriate support, but it's important to proceed with caution.

Narcissism

The Dire Consequences of Having a Narcissistic Parent

Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in Here, There, and Everywhere

Narcissistic parents damage self-esteem and cause long-lasting pain. Here's how to identify their traits and the effects of their lack of empathy.

Narcissistic parents damage self-esteem and cause long-lasting pain. Here's how to identify their traits and the effects of their lack of empathy.

Artificial Intelligence

Chatbots: The Future of Healthcare

Richard Brown on September 27, 2023 in Understanding Health Behaviors

AI has captured our imagination and promises to change the world. Medical chatbots could revolutionize an overburdened healthcare system and bring new health insights.

AI has captured our imagination and promises to change the world. Medical chatbots could revolutionize an overburdened healthcare system and bring new health insights.

Parenting

An Evidence-Based Strategy for Talking to Teens

Danielle M. Dick, Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in Genes, Environments, and Human Behavior

Skills every parent can use in conversations with their child to help motivate behavior change — without imposing solutions.

Skills every parent can use in conversations with their child to help motivate behavior change — without imposing solutions.

Relationships

First Youthful Romantic Relationship? Not So Magical

Bella DePaulo Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in Living Single

Between the ages of 16 and 26, people who started their first romantic relationship had lower self-esteem than they did when they were single.

Between the ages of 16 and 26, people who started their first romantic relationship had lower self-esteem than they did when they were single.

Relationships

Exploring Love and the Digital Companion

John Nosta on September 27, 2023 in The Digital Self

What's love got to do with it?

What's love got to do with it?

Divorce

5 Ways a Parenting Marriage May Be Better Than a Divorce

Susan Pease Gadoua L.C.S.W. on September 27, 2023 in Contemplating Divorce

While marriage can benefit couples who are romantically involved, a parenting marriage may help those who've lost their sexual connection and prioritize raising healthy kids.

While marriage can benefit couples who are romantically involved, a parenting marriage may help those who've lost their sexual connection and prioritize raising healthy kids.

Personality

How Learning and Personality Interact

The Learning and Implicit Processes Lab on September 27, 2023 in Spontaneous Thoughts

Personality is not fully inborn but to a large extent learned during our lifetime. Vice versa, what we learn is influenced by our personality.

Personality is not fully inborn but to a large extent learned during our lifetime. Vice versa, what we learn is influenced by our personality.

Infidelity

Detecting Infidelity: When the Coverup Reveals the Crime

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in Why Bad Looks Good

Straying partners who anticipate suspicion take steps to cover their tracks. But they are not always successful.

Straying partners who anticipate suspicion take steps to cover their tracks. But they are not always successful.

Depression

How Music Affects Us Emotionally

Shahram Heshmat Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in Science of Choice

Music expresses emotion by somehow imitating the dynamics of our inner life.

Music expresses emotion by somehow imitating the dynamics of our inner life.

Gender

Men Need to Spend Time With Men

Josh Gressel Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in Putting Psyche Back Into Psychotherapy

A Personal Perspective: Men need to recognize and act on their need to spend time with other men.

A Personal Perspective: Men need to recognize and act on their need to spend time with other men.

Sex

Authenticity in Sexual Expression and Communication

Judy Scheel Ph.D., L.C.S.W., CEDS on September 27, 2023 in Sex Is a Language

A parallel process exists between having great sex and living authentically. Lessons from sex can guide us in a life of authenticity and vice versa. 

A parallel process exists between having great sex and living authentically. Lessons from sex can guide us in a life of authenticity and vice versa. 

Boundaries

Too Much Information

Karen Stollznow Ph.D. on September 27, 2023 in Speaking in Tongues

How to stop oversharing.

How to stop oversharing.

Parenting

Parenting Daughters in the Age of Social Media

Dawn O. Braithwaite, Ph.D. on September 26, 2023 in Communication Matters

Social media use is especially important, and potentially harmful, for daughters. How do parents create successful guidelines and functional communication?

Social media use is especially important, and potentially harmful, for daughters. How do parents create successful guidelines and functional communication?

Confidence

When Knowledge Leads to Overconfidence

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on September 26, 2023 in Evidence-Based Living

A new analysis takes a deeper look at the phenomenon of overconfidence, how it relates to actual knowledge, and how it plays out in our daily lives.

A new analysis takes a deeper look at the phenomenon of overconfidence, how it relates to actual knowledge, and how it plays out in our daily lives.

Mindfulness

Are Chi Suckers Sapping Your Energy?

Kate Kaufmann on September 26, 2023 in Unapparent

A Personal Perspective: Do people sometimes suck you dry? Identify and deal with the chi suckers in your life.

A Personal Perspective: Do people sometimes suck you dry? Identify and deal with the chi suckers in your life.

Environment

Coexistence Hinges on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on September 26, 2023 in Animal Emotions

One Health, conservation psychology, compassionate conservation, and personal rewilding comprise an ethic for peaceful coexistence among humans and nonhuman animals.

One Health, conservation psychology, compassionate conservation, and personal rewilding comprise an ethic for peaceful coexistence among humans and nonhuman animals.

Conspiracy Theories

Why Conspiracy Theories Are Fun but Dangerous

Gina Simmons Schneider Ph.D. on September 26, 2023 in Frazzlebrain

Conspiracy theories represent exciting entertainment for believers, but their beliefs can amplify anxiety and harm individuals and society.

Conspiracy theories represent exciting entertainment for believers, but their beliefs can amplify anxiety and harm individuals and society.

Anger

How to Deal wth Your Child's Anger

Paul C Holinger M.D. on September 26, 2023 in Great Kids, Great Parents

Unlock the mystery of your child's anger by understanding triggers and fostering self-regulation.

Unlock the mystery of your child's anger by understanding triggers and fostering self-regulation.

Trauma

Dr. Satsuki Ina on Japanese American Trauma and Healing

Ravi Chandra M.D., D.F.A.P.A. on September 26, 2023 in The Pacific Heart

Psychologist Satsuki Ina discusses trauma, the specific trauma of Japanese American incarceration and aftermath, and healing circles.

Psychologist Satsuki Ina discusses trauma, the specific trauma of Japanese American incarceration and aftermath, and healing circles.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness Practice vs Psychoanalysis

Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP on September 26, 2023 in Ambigamy

Psychotherapy? Meditation? We still need more efficient ways to help people recognize, accept, and make peace with their human nature.

Psychotherapy? Meditation? We still need more efficient ways to help people recognize, accept, and make peace with their human nature.

Trauma

8 Key Ways to Heal After Personal Trauma and Setbacks

Alicia H. Clark Psy.D. on September 26, 2023 in Hack Your Anxiety

Not sure how to bounce back from a trauma or setback? Remember these key things.

Not sure how to bounce back from a trauma or setback? Remember these key things.

Narcissism

Impaired Trust in the Narcissistic Family

Karyl McBride Ph.D. on September 26, 2023 in The Legacy of Distorted Love

Impaired trust can get in the way of forming healthy relationships but there is always hope for healing.

Impaired trust can get in the way of forming healthy relationships but there is always hope for healing.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy

The Revolution in and Evolution of TMS Technology

Sandeep Vaishnavi M.D., Ph.D. on September 26, 2023 in The Traumatized Brain

Transcranial magnetic stimulation has been around for several years, but there has been a movement recently towards more personalization by targeting the magnetic pulses.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation has been around for several years, but there has been a movement recently towards more personalization by targeting the magnetic pulses.

Understanding Twins

Let Your Twin Make Their Own Decisions and Mistakes

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on September 26, 2023 in Twin Dilemmas

The side effects of too much advice are fighting and estrangement.

The side effects of too much advice are fighting and estrangement.

Postpartum Depression

New Treatment Option for Postpartum Depression

Susan B Trachman M.D. on September 26, 2023 in It's Not Just in Your Head

Last month, the FDA approved the first oral medication for treating postpartum depression and it may be a game-changer.

Last month, the FDA approved the first oral medication for treating postpartum depression and it may be a game-changer.

Depression

The Dilemma of Self-Disclosure

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on September 26, 2023 in From Both Sides of the Couch

Personal Perspective: When therapists should self-disclose, and what they should tell.

Personal Perspective: When therapists should self-disclose, and what they should tell.