Sex

Something You Haven't Told a Partner but Would Like To

By Isadora Alman MFT, CST on September 15, 2019 in Sex & Sociability

What are so many of us missing out on because we're not asking for what we want in bed?

What are so many of us missing out on because we're not asking for what we want in bed?

Work

Foiling Unethical Job Seekers

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on September 15, 2019 in How To Do Life

What every employer must do....that most don’t.

What every employer must do....that most don’t.

Happiness

The Growing Power of Single People, in 10 Important Trends

By Bella DePaulo Ph.D. on September 14, 2019 in Living Single

For Unmarried and Single Americans Week, 10 significant ways singles are making their mark. Only 1 was true a decade ago.

For Unmarried and Single Americans Week, 10 significant ways singles are making their mark. Only 1 was true a decade ago.

When making numerical estimates, we are told to ignore patently false ‘anchors.’ But we can’t and perhaps we shouldn’t.

Health

The Real Issue With Instant Gratification

By Austin Perlmutter M.D. on September 14, 2019 in The Modern Brain

Unhealthy reliance on instant gratification can cause several problems. Here are some of the most important.

Unhealthy reliance on instant gratification can cause several problems. Here are some of the most important.

Creativity

The Mystique of the Unconscious in Creativity

By Albert Rothenberg, M.D. on September 14, 2019 in Creative Explorations

The Unconscious is not simply not-consciousness but is a repository of socially and personally unacceptable concepts and feelings which do not generate creative art or science.

The Unconscious is not simply not-consciousness but is a repository of socially and personally unacceptable concepts and feelings which do not generate creative art or science.

Gender

What Does it Cost to be Transgender?

By Karen L. Blair Ph.D. on September 14, 2019 in Inclusive Insight

The cost of transitioning varies widely across the globe, with many of the hidden costs not covered for transgender and gender diverse individuals.

The cost of transitioning varies widely across the globe, with many of the hidden costs not covered for transgender and gender diverse individuals.

Anxiety

Wise Mind and Therapeutic Surrender

By Martin Seif Ph.D. ABPP and Sally Winston Psy.D. on September 14, 2019 in Living with a Sticky Mind

If your anxiety "management" techniques aren't doing it for you, here's a better approach.

If your anxiety "management" techniques aren't doing it for you, here's a better approach.

Relationships

The Challenge of an Authentic Dating Site Profile

By Linda and Charlie Bloom on September 14, 2019 in Stronger at the Broken Places

Most people posting personal ads on the Internet focus on the outer aspects of their lives and the life of their desired partner.

Most people posting personal ads on the Internet focus on the outer aspects of their lives and the life of their desired partner.

Depression

11 Ways Plants Enhance Your Mental and Emotional Health

By Susan McQuillan M.S., RDN on September 14, 2019 in Cravings

A review of studies confirms that surrounding yourself with natural life can boost your well-being and quality of life in more ways than one.

A review of studies confirms that surrounding yourself with natural life can boost your well-being and quality of life in more ways than one.

Cognition

That Fatigue You Feel Might Just Boost Your Creativity

By Polly Campbell on September 14, 2019 in Imperfect Spirituality

Feeling drained at the end of the day? Well, that fuzzy feeling could lead to your greatest innovations.

Feeling drained at the end of the day? Well, that fuzzy feeling could lead to your greatest innovations.

Why is play so important for children? Animal and human research show both the "hows and whys" of this question.

Health

How Adverse Childhood Experiences Cost $1.33 Trillion a Year

By Grant Hilary Brenner MD, FAPA on September 14, 2019 in ExperiMentations

Research takes a deep dive into large-scale impact of harm to children, identifying the most pressing targets for intervention.

Research takes a deep dive into large-scale impact of harm to children, identifying the most pressing targets for intervention.

Are you tangled in a "toxic" relationship at home or work with a narcissist? Learn what narcissism really is. How do you get out of it or how can you manage it safely?

Neuroscience

A Connection Between Motivation and Brain Inflammation

By Christopher Bergland on September 14, 2019 in The Athlete's Way

New animal research identifies a possible link between acute inflammation of the cerebellum and "depression-like" symptoms marked by a decrease in motivation and sociability.

New animal research identifies a possible link between acute inflammation of the cerebellum and "depression-like" symptoms marked by a decrease in motivation and sociability.

MIT and Penn, while at the top of the elite academic ladder, are not managing themselves in a way we would wish to emulate.

Relationships

Talking 102: How to Craft the Ideal Conversation

By Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on September 14, 2019 in Fixing Families

Productive, problem-solving conversations are a matter of skill, not personality. Tips on how to craft the ideal conversation that avoids defensiveness, blame, and creates a plan.

Productive, problem-solving conversations are a matter of skill, not personality. Tips on how to craft the ideal conversation that avoids defensiveness, blame, and creates a plan.

Parenting

Is Social Media Toxic to Your Teen's Mental Health?

By Alison Escalante M.D. on September 14, 2019 in Shouldstorm

New research finds that social media hurts our teenagers' mental health, but another recent study disagrees. How do we reconcile research that contradicts?

New research finds that social media hurts our teenagers' mental health, but another recent study disagrees. How do we reconcile research that contradicts?

Work

How Job Seekers Can Foil Employer Ploys

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on September 14, 2019 in How To Do Life

Three things to watch out for.

Three things to watch out for.

Politics

Can We All Get Along?

By Anatasia Kim Ph.D. on September 13, 2019 in Truth and Courage

Can we get along in this political climate?

Can we get along in this political climate?

Ethics and Morality

Binge Moralizing

By Jeremy E Sherman Ph.D., MPP on September 13, 2019 in Ambigamy

It's easy to claim the moral high ground if you binge on all the moral "top priorities" and apply them selectively. That's like embracing all the diets so you can eat anything.

It's easy to claim the moral high ground if you binge on all the moral "top priorities" and apply them selectively. That's like embracing all the diets so you can eat anything.

Autism

Trying to Predict the Future: Trajectories in Autism

By Katherine K.M. Stavropoulos Ph.D. on September 13, 2019 in Neuroscience in Translation

Uncertainty about future outcomes in children with autism: what can clinicians tell families?

Uncertainty about future outcomes in children with autism: what can clinicians tell families?

Sport and Competition

Yip...e...e...e

By Kate F. Hays Ph.D. on September 13, 2019 in The Edge: Peak Performance Psychology

Yips, focal dystonia, stage fright. Same stuff/different performance areas? I've recently enjoyed a few (readable!) books in this area.

Yips, focal dystonia, stage fright. Same stuff/different performance areas? I've recently enjoyed a few (readable!) books in this area.

Politics

Can We Transform the Social Order through Personal Practice?

By Miki Kashtan Ph.D. on September 13, 2019 in Acquired Spontaneity

Can nonviolent communication contribute to our collective ability to face and transform social conditions and systems, including capitalism?

Can nonviolent communication contribute to our collective ability to face and transform social conditions and systems, including capitalism?

Work

Opportunities in Nonprofit Advocacy Work

By Katharine Brooks Ed.D. on September 13, 2019 in Career Transitions

Looking to get started with a career in advocacy? Check out these organizations.

Looking to get started with a career in advocacy? Check out these organizations.

Work

Working for a Cause

By Katharine Brooks Ed.D. on September 13, 2019 in Career Transitions

Are you seeking work that closely aligns with your values? An advocacy group might be the answer.

Are you seeking work that closely aligns with your values? An advocacy group might be the answer.

Resilience

Meth Isn't Only a Rural Problem. Neither Are Solutions.

By John-Manuel Andriote on September 13, 2019 in Stonewall Strong

As "deaths of despair" rise in America, it's not surprising that so many already living with stigma turn to drugs to escape their pain. Meth actually makes their problems worse.

As "deaths of despair" rise in America, it's not surprising that so many already living with stigma turn to drugs to escape their pain. Meth actually makes their problems worse.

Child Development

5 Challenges of Childhood

By Maureen Healy on September 13, 2019 in Creative Development

Ever wonder why being a child is (sometimes) so hard?

Ever wonder why being a child is (sometimes) so hard?