Self-Help

Facing the Apocalypse

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on November 12, 2019 in How To Do Life

A thought experiment that can help us live more wisely.

A thought experiment that can help us live more wisely.

Happiness

Can Your Day Use Some Breathing Room?

By Kirsten Bradbury Ph.D. on November 11, 2019 in Breathing Room

Can you dedicate a few minutes a day to your own mental health? Self-care for clinicians and other stressed professionals begins with slowing down for some deep breaths.

Can you dedicate a few minutes a day to your own mental health? Self-care for clinicians and other stressed professionals begins with slowing down for some deep breaths.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Avoidance: the Biggest Threat to our PTSD Awareness

By Shaili Jain M.D. on November 11, 2019 in The Aftermath of Trauma

I can tell, from the look on my patient’s face, that I am the last person he wants to see. Unfortunately, he has little choice.

I can tell, from the look on my patient’s face, that I am the last person he wants to see. Unfortunately, he has little choice.

Spirituality

Going the Extra ‘MILE’: Atheists and Immortality

By Kenneth Vail, Ph.D. on November 11, 2019 in Tree of Life

Conventional wisdom tell us that there are “no atheists in foxholes.” But new research makes us ask: Is that really true?

Conventional wisdom tell us that there are “no atheists in foxholes.” But new research makes us ask: Is that really true?

Parenting

The Foolproof Way to Keep Your Child From Hitting Other Kids

By Laura Markham Ph.D. on November 11, 2019 in Peaceful Parents, Happy Kids

Punishing a child who hits doesn't stop the hitting. It just increases the child's fear, making future hitting more likely.

Punishing a child who hits doesn't stop the hitting. It just increases the child's fear, making future hitting more likely.

Anxiety

Want to Lower Anxiety? Try Vitamin Z: Sleep

By Robyn Koslowitz Ph.D. on November 11, 2019 in Targeted Parenting

Anxious? Try sleep. New research shows a direct causal link between restricted deep sleep and anxiety. Parents, take note.

Anxious? Try sleep. New research shows a direct causal link between restricted deep sleep and anxiety. Parents, take note.

Caregiving

Mourning Before Death

By Marilyn A. Mendoza Ph.D. on November 11, 2019 in Understanding Grief

Here's what you may experience when you are a caregiver to a loved one.

Here's what you may experience when you are a caregiver to a loved one.

The fact that sex can be boring comes as astonishing to some and as a statement of all too familiar hopelessness to others.

Why are there more men in STEM fields?

Depression

Homeless Vets

By Josephine Ensign DrPH on November 11, 2019 in Catching Homelessness

Our homeless veterans face high rates of PTSD and suicide risk. These are some resources and ways to help support them.

Our homeless veterans face high rates of PTSD and suicide risk. These are some resources and ways to help support them.

Depression

Anti-Inflammatories Help Major Depression

By Odelya Gertel Kraybill Ph.D. on November 11, 2019 in Expressive Trauma Integration

A new study published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry asserts the efficacy of anti-inflammatories in treating major depression.

A new study published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry asserts the efficacy of anti-inflammatories in treating major depression.

Divorce

Divorce, Emergency Responders, and Special Circumstances

By Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. on November 11, 2019 in A Better Divorce

While divorce is always painful, divorcing police officers and other emergency responders brings up unique considerations, especially if there is PTSD involved.

While divorce is always painful, divorcing police officers and other emergency responders brings up unique considerations, especially if there is PTSD involved.

Politics

Homeless Veterans Deserve More

By Diane Roberts Stoler Ed.D. on November 11, 2019 in The Resilient Brain

Did you know veterans face many challenges transitioning back to civilian life and many never regain the quality of life they once knew? They deserve better. We can help.

Did you know veterans face many challenges transitioning back to civilian life and many never regain the quality of life they once knew? They deserve better. We can help.

Work

Why You Should Negotiate a Psychological Contract at Work

By Melanie Katzman Ph.D. on November 11, 2019 in Connect First

Successful business deals require a contract. Delivering and receiving honest feedback requires a psychological contract – a stated agreement about boundaries. Here's how to do it.

Successful business deals require a contract. Delivering and receiving honest feedback requires a psychological contract – a stated agreement about boundaries. Here's how to do it.

ADHD

Five No-Risk, Non-Drug ADHD Treatments That Work

By Marilyn Wedge Ph.D. on November 11, 2019 in Suffer the Children

Instead of rushing to Ritalin, parents can try these no-risk non-drug treatments for ADHD kids.

Instead of rushing to Ritalin, parents can try these no-risk non-drug treatments for ADHD kids.

Aging

Are We Becoming an "Ageless" Society?

By Lawrence R. Samuel Ph.D. on November 11, 2019 in Boomers 3.0

The blurring of the lines of age could prove to be baby boomers’ most enduring contribution to society as we enter a new age of cultural “agelessness.”

The blurring of the lines of age could prove to be baby boomers’ most enduring contribution to society as we enter a new age of cultural “agelessness.”

Personality

Who Thrives in Confusing Situations?

By Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 11, 2019 in Social Instincts

New research explores the personality types that respond best to confusion.

New research explores the personality types that respond best to confusion.

Self-Help

Don't Be a Bully or a Doormat

By Dan Bates, LMHC, MAML on November 11, 2019 in Mental Health Nerd

Many don't know how to stand up for ourselves without attacking or folding to the demands of others. Find the healthy middle ground by being assertive.

Many don't know how to stand up for ourselves without attacking or folding to the demands of others. Find the healthy middle ground by being assertive.

Relationships

Do You Keep Score in Your Relationships?

By Kathleen Smith Ph.D. on November 11, 2019 in Everything Isn't Terrible

Do you get annoyed with friends or family who never initiate contact? Keeping score in relationship can distract you from working on your own maturity.

Do you get annoyed with friends or family who never initiate contact? Keeping score in relationship can distract you from working on your own maturity.

Relationships

How to Be “Just Friends” After a Break-Up

By Suzanne Gelb Ph.D., J.D. on November 11, 2019 in All Grown Up

Navigating a break-up with someone and hoping to be “just friends” afterward? An expert offers insight... and hope in part 2 of a 4-part series.

Navigating a break-up with someone and hoping to be “just friends” afterward? An expert offers insight... and hope in part 2 of a 4-part series.

Self-Help

Move On After You Admit Fault

By Rick Hanson Ph.D. on November 11, 2019 in Your Wise Brain

Remind yourself how it's in your own best interest to admit fault and move on. It takes a strong person to admit fault, and it puts us in a stronger position with others.

Remind yourself how it's in your own best interest to admit fault and move on. It takes a strong person to admit fault, and it puts us in a stronger position with others.

Domestic Violence

A Memoir Opens a Literary Window onto Domestic Abuse

By Jason Tougaw on November 11, 2019 in The Elusive Brain

Machado's canny insight is that she doesn't overestimate empathy. She uses formal experimentation to extend it into moral and political territory.

Machado's canny insight is that she doesn't overestimate empathy. She uses formal experimentation to extend it into moral and political territory.

Environment

What Everybody Gets Wrong About the Environment

By Joshua Spodek, Ph.D., MBA on November 11, 2019 in Leadership and the Environment

Part Two: If you don't love acting on the environment and still feel guilt and shame, this perspective may change your mind.

Part Two: If you don't love acting on the environment and still feel guilt and shame, this perspective may change your mind.

Addiction

Does Marijuana Affect Your Cortex?

By Gary L. Wenk Ph.D. on November 11, 2019 in Your Brain on Food

Why should anyone expect that marijuana would affect cortical thickness? The answer is related to the potential influence cannabis has on brain development and growth.

Why should anyone expect that marijuana would affect cortical thickness? The answer is related to the potential influence cannabis has on brain development and growth.

Fear

The Important Gut-Behavior Relationship

By Jeffrey Borenstein, M.D. on November 11, 2019 in Brain and Behavior

Gut organisms impact the ability to extinguish fear

Gut organisms impact the ability to extinguish fear

Spirituality

Are You Lonely When You're Alone?

By Nancy Colier LCSW, Rev. on November 11, 2019 in Inviting a Monkey to Tea

Have you forgotten the value of your own company?

Have you forgotten the value of your own company?

Relationships

How Do You Respond to a Compliment? Why It Matters

By Wendy L. Patrick, Ph.D. on November 11, 2019 in Why Bad Looks Good

When getting to know someone, you might have heard that “flattery will get you everywhere.” But responses to flattery might determine where you want to go with the relationship.

When getting to know someone, you might have heard that “flattery will get you everywhere.” But responses to flattery might determine where you want to go with the relationship.

Freudian Psychology

Five Different Truths, as Told by Women

By Stanton Peele Ph.D. on November 11, 2019 in Addiction in Society

Women tell different truths, ones that cause us to revise our standard wisdom. How do we learn from them?

Women tell different truths, ones that cause us to revise our standard wisdom. How do we learn from them?