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Animal Behavior

Why It's Important (and Fun) to Study Free-Running Dogs

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on November 14, 2018 in Animal Emotions

Watching dogs at dog parks and other places where they can make choices about what they do and with whom is a great way to become dog literate.

Addiction

Addicted to Speed? (Not the Drug)

By Mark D. Griffiths Ph.D. on November 14, 2018 in In Excess

Some claim that the rush of driving fast can be addictive. Is there any evidence to support that idea?

Psychiatry

10 Things Every Pediatrician Should Know About BFRBs

By Tara Peris Ph.D. on November 13, 2018 in Touchy Subject

Body-focused repetitive behaviors often go undiagnosed for years. Here's what every doctor who treats children should know about spotting and treating these disorders.

Happiness

Adventures in Gratitude

By Abigail Fagan on November 13, 2018 in Brainstorm

Author A.J. Jacobs explores the benefits of gratitude—by thanking 1,000 people who helped create his morning cup of coffee.

News

The Latest

Self-Help

Why didn’t I make the right decision when I had the chance?

By Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on November 15, 2018 in Emotional Nourishment

Regret is an emotion that if used properly can enhance growth and development toward becoming the type of person you hope to be as well as having the kind of life you want.

Neuroscience

what does dopamine really do?

By Ahmed A Moustafa Ph.D. on November 15, 2018 in A Computational Approach

What is the function of dopamine?

Depression

5 Ways in Which the World has been Dramatically Improving

By Iddo Landau, Ph.D. on November 15, 2018 in Finding Meaning in an Imperfect World

Think the world is deteriorating? Think again. There is much that can make us also proud and happy

Resilience

Depth, Doing, and Well-being

By Carrie Barron M.D. on November 14, 2018 in The Creativity Cure

Depth in doing, whether it is in the form of a project or a personal exchange, enhances well-being.

Personality

4 Signs You’re Dating a Narcissist

By Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. on November 14, 2018 in Lifetime Connections

When a romantic partner makes you feel like an accessory rather than an equal partner, something is amiss.

Self-Help

The World’s Shortest Course on Your Money

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on November 14, 2018 in How To Do Life

How much to prioritize making money, spending it, investing it, or donating it.

Depression

Natural Ways to Fight the Holiday Blues

By James Lake, MD on November 14, 2018 in Integrative Mental Health Care

Some non-pharmacologic treatments for depressed mood have established antidepressant benefits.

Sex

Gay Conversion Therapy Associated with Suicide Risk

By Jack Turban MD MHS on November 14, 2018 in Political Minds

A new study provides concrete data that trying to change someone's sexual orientation is associated with higher odds of attempting suicide.

Personality

The Top 10 Tips Sociopaths Share with Each Other

By Aqualus M Gordon Ph.D. on November 14, 2018 in My Brother's Keeper

What can the advice passed among this much-stigmatized group teach us about the way they view the world and the rest of us?

Eating Disorders

How to Cope with Binge Eating During the Holidays

By Danielle Swimm LCPC on November 14, 2018 in Psychotherapy for Eating Disorders

Stressed about binge eating this holiday season? Here are a few tips that can go a long way.

Cognition

What Is Wisdom?

By Neel Burton M.D. on November 14, 2018 in Hide and Seek

The psychology and philosophy of wisdom.

Ethics and Morality

Are There Effective Ways to Reduce Bias and Prejudice?

By Mona S Weissmark Ph.D. on November 14, 2018 in Justice Matters

The scholarly literature on bias and prejudice is among the most remarkable in the social sciences. What practical knowledge has it produced?

Self-Help

What Gets You Out of Bed in the Morning?

By Diane Dreher Ph.D. on November 14, 2018 in Your Personal Renaissance

The surprising health benefits of having something to look forward to.

Social Life

Trash-Talking and Competition

By Stephen Garcia Ph.D. on November 14, 2018 in Keeping up with the Joneses

Does talking trash about an opponent help or hinder their performance?

Seamless Collaboration

Nurturing partnerships

The Science of Teamwork

The Importance of Strong Values

Fairness Matters

Diverse Teams Are Smarter

Relationships

Wrong Person, Right Time vs. Right Person, Wrong Time

By Leon F Seltzer Ph.D. on November 14, 2018 in Evolution of the Self

Committing to the wrong person because the time is just right for you makes little sense. But what if the time is wrong, yet your prospective partner seems almost perfect?

Spirituality

Transformation Through Dying

By Steve Taylor Ph.D. on November 14, 2018 in Out of the Darkness

Some scientists believe that near-death experiences are hallucinations. But could a hallucination have such powerful and permanent effects?

Parenting

3 Things Parents Need to Know About Raising Children

By Thomas Hills Ph.D. on November 14, 2018 in Statistical Life

Freedom, boredom, and social intelligence are often misunderstood by parents.

Relationships

How Expectations Derail Relationships

By Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on November 14, 2018 in Fixing Families

It's normal to have expectations in relationships, but they can also breed resentment. Here's how to be clear and make decisions without expectations.

Cognition

The Comforts of Home

By Tia Powell , MD on November 14, 2018 in Dementia Reimagined

What would it take to help more people with dementia live safely in their homes?

Evolutionary Psychology

Beyond “Chosen People” and “Evil Others”

By Charles Johnston MD on November 14, 2018 in Cultural Psychiatry

Avoiding nuclear catastrophe and the possibility of functional government will require an essential “growing up” in how we understand and relate.

Sport and Competition

Combating Depression and Anxiety in Sports

By Patrick Elliott Ph.D. on November 14, 2018 in Mental Game

Are athletes immune from mental health challenges? The truth revealed.

There is still a lot of development to come after age 30.

Aging

Do Adults Develop?

By Jeffrey J Arnett Ph.D. on November 14, 2018 in Adult Development Through the Lifespan

It’s time that researchers in psychology gave adult development the attention it deserves.

Happiness

9 Reasons I Love Thanksgiving

By Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on November 14, 2018 in Emotional Fitness

I became aware of being grateful after my family had a devastating financial crisis that changed our lives.

Self-Help

NBA Style: Do Clothes Make the Assertive Man?

By Steven Rudolf, LCSW on November 14, 2018 in Hoop Themes

Assertiveness includes non-verbal communication, which includes the way you dress. Take a cue from NBA players and embrace your personal style.

Resilience

Does Feeling Bullied Mean You Have Been Bullied?

By Laura Martocci Ph.D. on November 14, 2018 in You Can’t Sit With Us

Revisiting the question raised by Melania Trump's claim to be "the most bullied person in the world."

Animal Behavior

Massachusetts Mayor Gives His Dog the Best Ride of Her Life

By Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on November 14, 2018 in Canine Corner

The bond between a man and a dog is demonstrated again when a dying dog gets to experience a "bucket list" joyride across the continent

Relationships

Questions about Emotional Abuse

By Steven Stosny, Ph.D. on November 14, 2018 in Anger in the Age of Entitlement

Abuse is at heart a misuse of power. Power and responsibility are morally inseparable: The more power we have, the more responsibility we must assume.