Happiness

Strategies for a Mindful Engagement with Technology

By Mike Brooks Ph.D. on February 21, 2019 in Tech Happy Life

With some mindful changes, we can get more out of our screens and reduce some of the negatives that come from compulsive use.

With some mindful changes, we can get more out of our screens and reduce some of the negatives that come from compulsive use.

Politics

Choice Blindness & Political Attitude Change

By The Choice Blindness Lab on February 21, 2019 in Knowing Decisions

When false beliefs and confabulated arguments shape our political views.

When false beliefs and confabulated arguments shape our political views.

Self-Help

19 Critical Ways to Save You, From Yourself

By Leon F Seltzer Ph.D. on February 21, 2019 in Evolution of the Self

Transforming entrenched programming bred in childhood isn’t for the timid, for these maladaptive, now outdated, mechanisms of defense were once felt to be vital to your survival.

Transforming entrenched programming bred in childhood isn’t for the timid, for these maladaptive, now outdated, mechanisms of defense were once felt to be vital to your survival.

Anxiety

Why Do Relationship Insecurities Generate So Much Anxiety?

By Alicia H. Clark Psy.D. on February 20, 2019 in Hack Your Anxiety

Do relationship insecurities have you feeling anxious? A few tweaks to your attitude and a willingness to dig deeper can help you use anxiety to your advantage.

Do relationship insecurities have you feeling anxious? A few tweaks to your attitude and a willingness to dig deeper can help you use anxiety to your advantage.

Child Development

Are We the Path of Least Resistance Parenting Generation?

By Liz Matheis Ph.D. on February 20, 2019 in Special Matters

Knowing who you are and how to change.

Knowing who you are and how to change.

Neuroscience

Neuroscientists Discover a New Brain Reward System

By Cami Rosso on February 20, 2019 in The Future Brain

Yesterday neuroscientists at Columbia University published a new discovery that alters commonly held views on the brain’s reward learning system.

Yesterday neuroscientists at Columbia University published a new discovery that alters commonly held views on the brain’s reward learning system.

Resilience

The Resilience Paradox: Why We Often Get Resilience Wrong

By Brock Bastian Ph.D. on February 20, 2019 in The Other Side

Resilience is pretty much the holy grail of positive human functioning, but we often look in the wrong places to build it.

Resilience is pretty much the holy grail of positive human functioning, but we often look in the wrong places to build it.

Psychiatry

A Post about Coraline: She's as Cute as a Button

By Anthony Tobia, M.D. on February 20, 2019 in Views Through the Psychiatrist’s Lens

After reading this analysis of Coraline, you'll feel you've just visited the Otherverse.

After reading this analysis of Coraline, you'll feel you've just visited the Otherverse.

Education

Why Marvel Comics Revealed a Superhero to Be Bipolar

By Mark D. White Ph.D. on February 20, 2019 in Maybe It's Just Me, But...

The new Wasp inherited her father's genius as well as his bipolar disorder, which the creators of her comic book series are beginning to explore.

The new Wasp inherited her father's genius as well as his bipolar disorder, which the creators of her comic book series are beginning to explore.

Parenting

The Dynamics of Conflict Between Parent and Child

By Signe Whitson L.S.W. on February 20, 2019 in Passive Aggressive Diaries

The LSCI Conflict Cycle explains the circular dynamics of conflict between parents and children and offers insights about de-escalating problems.

The LSCI Conflict Cycle explains the circular dynamics of conflict between parents and children and offers insights about de-escalating problems.

Relationships

Seven Overlooked Reasons Partnership Is More Difficult Today

By Jeremy E Sherman Ph.D., MPP on February 20, 2019 in Ambigamy

If you wonder why it has become so difficult to find and sustain romantic partnerships, here are some factors to consider.

If you wonder why it has become so difficult to find and sustain romantic partnerships, here are some factors to consider.

Happiness

That Elusive Mood in Your Mind

By Lawrence R. Samuel Ph.D. on February 20, 2019 in Psychology Yesterday

“Happiness has less to do with what you have than with what you want."

“Happiness has less to do with what you have than with what you want."

Relationships

How to Keep Romance Alive in Long-Term Relationships

By Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST on February 20, 2019 in Modern Sex

Not sure how to keep the romance alive? A few lifestyle changes can go a long way.

Not sure how to keep the romance alive? A few lifestyle changes can go a long way.

Relationships

All Couples Argue. Learn to Do It With Respect and Kindness.

By Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on February 20, 2019 in Emotional Fitness

When couples argue, which is inevitable, they usually end up going into separate spaces for awhile either during or after the disagreement.

When couples argue, which is inevitable, they usually end up going into separate spaces for awhile either during or after the disagreement.

Animal Behavior

Are There Age-Related Changes in a Dog's Personality?

By Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on February 20, 2019 in Canine Corner

New evidence shows that important personality traits, such as aggressiveness and trainability, show age-related changes in dogs.

New evidence shows that important personality traits, such as aggressiveness and trainability, show age-related changes in dogs.

Relationships

How to Overcome Anger and Fighting

By Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on February 20, 2019 in Twin Dilemmas

Strategies that work for twins when fighting involves overidentification in one another's life.

Strategies that work for twins when fighting involves overidentification in one another's life.

Law and Crime

Serial Killing as a Desire for Intimacy

By Jack Pemment MA, MS on February 20, 2019 in Blame the Amygdala

The pathology of serial killing and the limitations of empathy.

The pathology of serial killing and the limitations of empathy.

Self-Help

4 Reasons Why Self-Love Is Political

By Mariana Plata on February 20, 2019 in The Gen Y Psy

Have you ever felt that Netflix, wine, and candles are simply not enough self-love strategies? It's because there's so much more to self-love than that.

Have you ever felt that Netflix, wine, and candles are simply not enough self-love strategies? It's because there's so much more to self-love than that.

Self-Help

Campus Check-In: Mental Health Treatment Expands to Apps

By Emily G Lattie Ph.D. on February 20, 2019 in Tech at Your Service

Struggling to meet college student mental health needs? Consider meeting them online.

Struggling to meet college student mental health needs? Consider meeting them online.

Sport and Competition

You Have to “Risk It for the Biscuit” for Sports Success

By Jim Taylor Ph.D. on February 20, 2019 in The Power of Prime

This expression means that you need to take a risk to get a reward. Few sports provide the opportunity to get “the biscuit” by playing it safe.

This expression means that you need to take a risk to get a reward. Few sports provide the opportunity to get “the biscuit” by playing it safe.

Procrastination

6 Reasons Why You Should Never Click on Clickbait

By Bence Nanay Ph.D. on February 20, 2019 in Psychology Tomorrow

Number 5 will leave you speechless.

Number 5 will leave you speechless.

Gender

When Men Attack: Why (and Which) Men Sexually Assault Women

By Noam Shpancer Ph.D. on February 20, 2019 in Insight Therapy

Sexual violence against women is common. The perpetrators, almost exclusively, are men. Why do men sexually assault women?

Sexual violence against women is common. The perpetrators, almost exclusively, are men. Why do men sexually assault women?

Relationships

Am I Settling? 12 Questions to Ask Yourself

By Diana Kirschner Ph.D. on February 20, 2019 in Finding True Love

If a prospective partner is into you, do you tend to peer down very critically? Do you wonder: Is he good enough, or am I settling?

If a prospective partner is into you, do you tend to peer down very critically? Do you wonder: Is he good enough, or am I settling?

Health

What Is Authentic to You in a Medical Decision?

By Talya Miron-Shatz Ph.D. on February 20, 2019 in Baffled by Numbers

When there are no rights and wrong, people choose according to their values.

When there are no rights and wrong, people choose according to their values.

Relationships

7 Awkward Tips for Making New Friends

By Sophia Dembling on February 20, 2019 in The Introvert's Corner

Research finds that friendships last an average of seven years, so we all find ourselves short sometimes. Making new friends takes effort, but it's worth it.

Research finds that friendships last an average of seven years, so we all find ourselves short sometimes. Making new friends takes effort, but it's worth it.

Sex

Guidelines for a Productive Conversation about Sex

By Linda and Charlie Bloom on February 20, 2019 in Stronger at the Broken Places

Most couples do not talk enough about their sexual relationship and when they do, their conversations can feel uncomfortable or threatening.

Most couples do not talk enough about their sexual relationship and when they do, their conversations can feel uncomfortable or threatening.

Relationships

4 Quick Ways to Freshen up Your Relationship

By Alice Boyes Ph.D. on February 19, 2019 in In Practice

Have you been ignoring your partner? Try these easy ways to re-engage.

Have you been ignoring your partner? Try these easy ways to re-engage.