Parenting

Children Want To Talk About Coronavirus: We Need To Listen

By Alison Escalante M.D. on July 10, 2020 in Shouldstorm

Kids are vulnerable to long-term effects on mental health from crises, but new research suggests a way to support kids' resilience during coronavirus.

Kids are vulnerable to long-term effects on mental health from crises, but new research suggests a way to support kids' resilience during coronavirus.

Politics

Systemic Racism Requires All of Our Voices

By Lindsay Weisner Psy.D. on July 10, 2020 in The Venn Diagram Life

This is not the time to be silent. This is not the time to let anyone hold you back.

This is not the time to be silent. This is not the time to let anyone hold you back.

Race and Ethnicity

Guinea Pigging: Healthy Volunteers in Phase I Trials

By Sylvia R. Karasu M.D. on July 10, 2020 in The Gravity of Weight

Why do some people volunteer for potentially risky Phase I clinical trials that offer them no therapeutic benefit?

Why do some people volunteer for potentially risky Phase I clinical trials that offer them no therapeutic benefit?

Media

9 Descriptions of Critical Thinking within 140 characters

By Christopher Dwyer Ph.D. on July 10, 2020 in Thoughts on Thinking

Though long explanations of critical thinking may be necessary to ensure accuracy and clarity, it's important to try and simplify such explanation for more general understanding.

Though long explanations of critical thinking may be necessary to ensure accuracy and clarity, it's important to try and simplify such explanation for more general understanding.

Eating Disorders

Overvaluation of Shape and Weight in Obesity

By Riccardo Dalle Grave M.D. on July 10, 2020 in Eating Disorders: The Facts

Overvaluation of shape and weight has been observed in about 20% patients seeking treatment for obesity and was associated with eating psychopathology, and poorer quality of life

Overvaluation of shape and weight has been observed in about 20% patients seeking treatment for obesity and was associated with eating psychopathology, and poorer quality of life

Self-Help

COVID Recreations

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on July 10, 2020 in How To Do Life

Restriction-friendly activities.

Restriction-friendly activities.

Attachment

Losing Friends with Grace

By Hal Shorey Ph.D. on July 09, 2020 in The Freedom to Change

Friendships can be difficult; Attachment theory can show you how to ask for what you need, know what is reasonable, be a good friend yourself, and, when necessary, let go.

Friendships can be difficult; Attachment theory can show you how to ask for what you need, know what is reasonable, be a good friend yourself, and, when necessary, let go.

Sex

Tackling Kink Injustice From the Inside Out

By Elyssa Rice LMFT on July 09, 2020 in Kink Outside the Box

How can the mental health community best serve the kink population? A look into ways we can learn and grow as clinicians.

How can the mental health community best serve the kink population? A look into ways we can learn and grow as clinicians.

Aging

From Sirens to Song

By L.S. Dugdale, MD on July 09, 2020 in The Lost Art

As we face our own mortality, art has the power to rescue truth and beauty from the catastrophe of history.

As we face our own mortality, art has the power to rescue truth and beauty from the catastrophe of history.

Resilience

A Formula for Happiness?

By Judy Ho Ph.D., ABPP, ABPdN on July 09, 2020 in Unlock Your True Motivation

Is there a magic formula for happiness? Research suggests that there is a Goldilock's Rule for how much free time it takes for us to feel great about our lives.

Is there a magic formula for happiness? Research suggests that there is a Goldilock's Rule for how much free time it takes for us to feel great about our lives.

Parenting

Looking for a Family Vacation Close to Home? Why Not Camping

By Laura Markham Ph.D. on July 09, 2020 in Peaceful Parents, Happy Kids

You'll almost certainly find that unplugging for some time in nature is as good for you as it is for your child.

You'll almost certainly find that unplugging for some time in nature is as good for you as it is for your child.

You don't have to be stuck with that voice you keep hearing in your head.

Neuroscience

Can You Make Movement More Joyful?

By Michelle McQuaid on July 09, 2020 in From Functioning to Flourishing

In this article read about the joy of movement, and the surprising findings about how even small exercises can fuel a sense of connection, courage, and hope.

In this article read about the joy of movement, and the surprising findings about how even small exercises can fuel a sense of connection, courage, and hope.

Resilience

Intentional Acts of Kindness 

By Lloyd I Sederer M.D. on July 09, 2020 in Therapy, It’s More Than Just Talk

This is a story about young African emigrés, survivors having fled to France for asylum from their respective country’s tyranny and torture. It is also a story about kindness.

This is a story about young African emigrés, survivors having fled to France for asylum from their respective country’s tyranny and torture. It is also a story about kindness.

Sleep

The Legacy of William Dement

By Kelly Bulkeley Ph.D, on July 09, 2020 in Dreaming in the Digital Age

Our understanding of the vital importance of sleep for human health depends in large part on Dr. Dement's lifetime of research.

Our understanding of the vital importance of sleep for human health depends in large part on Dr. Dement's lifetime of research.

Burnout

Parental Burnout: What Makes It Different

By Robyn Koslowitz Ph.D. on July 09, 2020 in Targeted Parenting

Feeling down as a parent? You may not be clinically depressed—you may be experiencing parental burnout.

Feeling down as a parent? You may not be clinically depressed—you may be experiencing parental burnout.

Divorce

How Long Will My Divorce Take? (I Want It Done Fast!)

By Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. on July 09, 2020 in A Better Divorce

Hoping to get your divorce done fast? There are important reasons why rushing is not a good idea.

Hoping to get your divorce done fast? There are important reasons why rushing is not a good idea.

Cognition

The Abilene Paradox: Why People Go Along to Get Along

By Dale Hartley Ph.D., MBA on July 09, 2020 in Machiavellians: Gulling the Rubes

Going along to get along can minimize conflict and dispel cognitive dissonance. It can also produce dire consequences.

Going along to get along can minimize conflict and dispel cognitive dissonance. It can also produce dire consequences.

Therapy

Psychology Turf Wars and Your Mental Health Care

By Nicole Prause Ph.D. on July 09, 2020 in Therapist or Bartender

Why has there been a decades-long fight about what counts as effective mental health care?

Why has there been a decades-long fight about what counts as effective mental health care?

Relationships

Three Traps People Use to Control You

By Diane Dreher Ph.D. on July 09, 2020 in Your Personal Renaissance

Three traps people may use to try to control you—and strategies to keep from falling into them.

Three traps people may use to try to control you—and strategies to keep from falling into them.

Depression

AI May Help Predict How Depression Symptoms Respond to Treatment

By Cami Rosso on July 09, 2020 in The Future Brain

A new study demonstrates a machine learning algorithm that predicts aspects of antidepressant efficacy based on brain waves and pretreatment symptoms.

A new study demonstrates a machine learning algorithm that predicts aspects of antidepressant efficacy based on brain waves and pretreatment symptoms.

Creativity

What Water Has to Do With Your Creativity

By Kathryn Haydon MSc on July 09, 2020 in Adventures in Divergent Thinking

Have you ever thought deeply about water? How would you describe the taste of water?

Have you ever thought deeply about water? How would you describe the taste of water?

Anxiety

Science-Backed Ways to Lower Anxiety During the Pandemic

By Erin Leyba LCSW, Ph.D. on July 09, 2020 in Joyful Parenting

Has your anxiety spiked during the pandemic? These evidence-based tools can help.

Has your anxiety spiked during the pandemic? These evidence-based tools can help.

Sleep

How Lockdown Has Changed Our Sleep Routines

By Michael J Breus Ph.D. on July 09, 2020 in Sleep Newzzz

Here are some things we’ve learned so far about what’s happened to our sleep since lockdown, with some advice about how to put this information to work for your sleep.

Here are some things we’ve learned so far about what’s happened to our sleep since lockdown, with some advice about how to put this information to work for your sleep.

Spirituality

No New Normal

By Dorothy Firman Ed.D. LMHC, BCC on July 09, 2020 in Living a Life of Purpose

Waiting for a New Normal may just keep us stuck. Consider a larger view.

Waiting for a New Normal may just keep us stuck. Consider a larger view.

Philosophy

What Do You Know? Down the Rabbit Hole

By John G. Cottone Ph.D. on July 09, 2020 in The Cube

How did we get to "know nothing?" A discussion of postmodernism, media and conspiracy theories.

How did we get to "know nothing?" A discussion of postmodernism, media and conspiracy theories.

No matter your child’s age or race, they’re not too young for you to talk to them about diversity, inclusion, equity, and anti-racism.

Relationships

Gratitude Is Foreplay

By Dan Bates, LMHC, MAML on July 09, 2020 in Mental Health Nerd

Unlock your partner's desire to fulfill your sexual needs through gratitude.

Unlock your partner's desire to fulfill your sexual needs through gratitude.