Sex

The Most Misunderstood Fact About Passionate Sex

By Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on July 25, 2021 in The Future of Intimacy

Forcing sex into a politically correct framework means that we risk making our most potent sexual drives shameful.

Forcing sex into a politically correct framework means that we risk making our most potent sexual drives shameful.

Dopamine

3 Potential Ways to Train the Brain to Release Dopamine on Demand

By Christopher Bergland on July 25, 2021 in The Athlete's Way

New research suggests that it's possible to willfully release feel-good surges of dopamine into the brain.

New research suggests that it's possible to willfully release feel-good surges of dopamine into the brain.

Relationships

How We Feel vs. How We Look

By Steven Stosny, Ph.D. on July 25, 2021 in Anger in the Age of Entitlement

Accountability, like fairness, is a standard to which we rigidly hold other people.

Accountability, like fairness, is a standard to which we rigidly hold other people.

Family Dynamics

Who Has More Conflicts, Brothers or Sisters?

By Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. on July 25, 2021 in The Asymmetric Brain

Siblings can be each other’s best friends or worst enemies. A new study investigated which constellations lead to the highest amount of sibling conflicts.

Siblings can be each other’s best friends or worst enemies. A new study investigated which constellations lead to the highest amount of sibling conflicts.

Health

Unneeded Advice is Bad. Misinformed Advice Is Worse.

By Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D. on July 25, 2021 in The Antidepressant Diet

There is a flood of health information on the internet, and it can be hard to tell what is factual and what is fabricated.

There is a flood of health information on the internet, and it can be hard to tell what is factual and what is fabricated.

Parenting

Why You Should Play Video Games with Your Kids

By Andrew Fishman LCSW on July 24, 2021 in Video Game Health

Do your children love gaming? Playing with them can improve your relationship, help set boundaries, and encourage them to expand their interests.

Do your children love gaming? Playing with them can improve your relationship, help set boundaries, and encourage them to expand their interests.

ADHD

ADHD Explained: The Core 4

By Kimberly Quinn Ph.D. on July 24, 2021 in Optimized

Discover what's really going on inside the fast minds of people with ADHD.

Discover what's really going on inside the fast minds of people with ADHD.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT May Be an Effective Treatment for Misophonia

By Arash Emamzadeh on July 24, 2021 in Finding a New Home

A new randomized, controlled trial investigates the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for misophonia.

A new randomized, controlled trial investigates the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for misophonia.

Psychiatry

Psychiatry’s Mismatch with Primary Care

By Robert C. Smith M.D. on July 24, 2021 in Patient Zero

Is psychiatry actually steering earnest primary-care clinicians the wrong way?

Is psychiatry actually steering earnest primary-care clinicians the wrong way?

Psychiatry

Ecstasy, Acid, and 'Shrooms: New Psychiatric Treatments

By Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on July 24, 2021 in I Hate You, Don't Leave Me

How recreational drugs from the past are being used for the modern treatment of psychiatric syndromes.

How recreational drugs from the past are being used for the modern treatment of psychiatric syndromes.

Anger

Anger: Knowing What Sets You Off and Ways to Manage It

By Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on July 24, 2021 in Inside Out, Outside In

Anger is a normal human emotion. How we manage it is critical for our teaching children how to mitigate its potential harm to others.

Anger is a normal human emotion. How we manage it is critical for our teaching children how to mitigate its potential harm to others.

Creativity

Charades and Word Awareness

By Marcel Danesi Ph.D. on July 24, 2021 in Brain Workout

If you have ever wondered what charades are and why we play them, this should explain it all.

If you have ever wondered what charades are and why we play them, this should explain it all.

Autism

How to Better Support Children with Autism

By Kerry Chillemi Prof Doc Psych on July 24, 2021 in Functional Legacy Mindset

How to support children with autistm by promoting healthy self-concept and inclusive practices.

How to support children with autistm by promoting healthy self-concept and inclusive practices.

Evolutionary Psychology

When It Is OK to Be a Hoarder

By Shirley M. Mueller M.D. on July 24, 2021 in The Mind of a Collector

Collecting items may be a form of self-protection, but can hoarding behavior ever be considered normal?

Collecting items may be a form of self-protection, but can hoarding behavior ever be considered normal?

Creativity

What’s Culture Got to Do With Creativity?

By C. Dominik Guess Ph.D. on July 24, 2021 in A World of Creativity

Cultural background influences how we approach new problems during the creative process.

Cultural background influences how we approach new problems during the creative process.

Self-Help

How to Brainstorm Effectively

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on July 24, 2021 in How To Do Life

A crisp, structured approach.

A crisp, structured approach.

Sex

Familial Sex Trafficking—The High Cost of History

By Mitzi Perdue MPA on July 24, 2021 in To End Human Trafficking

Familial sex trafficking happens when traffickers exploit family members for sex in return for money, drugs, or something else of value. Children are the most frequent victims.

Familial sex trafficking happens when traffickers exploit family members for sex in return for money, drugs, or something else of value. Children are the most frequent victims.

Happiness

Why Sharing Stories of the Pandemic Is Good for Us

By Robyn Fivush Ph.D. on July 24, 2021 in The Stories of Our Lives

New findings suggest that parents who are more elaborative, less avoidant communicators help their children develop better emotional skills.

New findings suggest that parents who are more elaborative, less avoidant communicators help their children develop better emotional skills.

Do you know how dangerous you are to yourself?

Sex

5 Sex Myths That Keep You From Having Great Sex

By Melinda DeSeta LMHC on July 23, 2021 in The Modern Sex Therapist

Misinformation can get in the way of having pleasurable sex. It's time to set the record straight.

Misinformation can get in the way of having pleasurable sex. It's time to set the record straight.

Therapy

How Self-Doubt Can Be a Gift for Therapists and for Parents

By Mark O'Connell LCSW-R on July 23, 2021 in Quite Queerly

Self-doubt can help us to connect more deeply with others as well as ourselves.

Self-doubt can help us to connect more deeply with others as well as ourselves.

Therapy

8 Ways Cops (or Anyone Else) Can Be Good Therapy Clients

By Ellen Kirschman Ph.D. on July 23, 2021 in Cop Doc

The way to create a helpful therapeutic alliance is to be actively involved in your treatment. A little effort can go a long way.

The way to create a helpful therapeutic alliance is to be actively involved in your treatment. A little effort can go a long way.

Psychiatry

Perfectionism in the South Asian Community

By Jonathan Stevens, M.D., M.P.H. on July 23, 2021 in Mind Matters from Menninger

Cultural awareness is key to facilitating balance and growth, especially for those within the South Asian community.

Cultural awareness is key to facilitating balance and growth, especially for those within the South Asian community.

Work

Career Transitions and Possibilities

By Katharine Brooks Ed.D. on July 23, 2021 in Career Transitions

Whatever your reasons for seeking a new opportunity, this is a perfect time to explore your options.

Whatever your reasons for seeking a new opportunity, this is a perfect time to explore your options.

Gaslighting

What Is Sexual Gaslighting?

By David W. Wahl Ph.D. on July 23, 2021 in This Sexual Self

Sexual gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse. What does it look like, and what can you do if you suspect you are being sexually gaslighted?

Sexual gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse. What does it look like, and what can you do if you suspect you are being sexually gaslighted?

Anxiety

How to Escape from Acne Anxiety

By Denise Winn on July 23, 2021 in Helping Humanity Thrive

Don’t let anxiety about acne hold you back.

Don’t let anxiety about acne hold you back.

Relationships

Why Your Partner Needs to See Your Flaws

By Assael Romanelli Ph.D. on July 23, 2021 in The Other Side of Relationships

By consistently hiding your faults from your partner, you are preventing your relationship from going deeper. Dare to create a relationship where your failings are celebrated.

By consistently hiding your faults from your partner, you are preventing your relationship from going deeper. Dare to create a relationship where your failings are celebrated.

OCD

Myths About Pedophilia OCD

By Courtney Beard Ph.D. on July 23, 2021 in From Lab to Real World

Imagine having your worst fears pop in your head all day. People with pedophilia OCD care deeply about not harming children, which is why their OCD latches onto this fear.

Imagine having your worst fears pop in your head all day. People with pedophilia OCD care deeply about not harming children, which is why their OCD latches onto this fear.