Anxiety

Forced Schooling, Anxiety, and "Learning Disorders"

By Peter Gray Ph.D. on March 28, 2021 in Freedom to Learn

Not only did those in the pre-K program perform worse, overall by 3rd grade, compared to the control group, but they were more likely to have been diagnosed as learning disabled.

Not only did those in the pre-K program perform worse, overall by 3rd grade, compared to the control group, but they were more likely to have been diagnosed as learning disabled.

Health

How We Really Did Gain the “COVID 19” and How to Lose It

By Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. on March 28, 2021 in Why Bad Looks Good

How stay-at-home pandemic protocol packed on the pounds--and how to lose them

How stay-at-home pandemic protocol packed on the pounds--and how to lose them

Social Life

What Is the True Self? A Buddhist Psychiatrist's View

By Ravi Chandra M.D., D.F.A.P.A. on March 28, 2021 in The Pacific Heart

Two recent articles have explored the idea of the false vs. true self. How do Buddhists view the self?

Two recent articles have explored the idea of the false vs. true self. How do Buddhists view the self?

By what alchemy does someone turn an ordinary object into an arousing sexual object?

Relationships

5 Questions About Friends

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on March 28, 2021 in How To Do Life

Toward having a true BFF.

Toward having a true BFF.

Social Life

How to Ease Back In to Social Contact

By Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D. on March 28, 2021 in Here, There, and Everywhere

As more people get vaccinated against Covid-19, you may start experiencing pressure to socialize or go back to working in-person. Here are some ways to ease your anxiety.

As more people get vaccinated against Covid-19, you may start experiencing pressure to socialize or go back to working in-person. Here are some ways to ease your anxiety.

Relationships

Am I a Burden? Am I Too Much?

By Erin Leonard Ph.D. on March 27, 2021 in Peaceful Parenting

Involvement with a partner who shames, dismisses, and punishes a person for expressing a feeling he or she does not like may cause a person to distrust his or her own feelings.

Involvement with a partner who shames, dismisses, and punishes a person for expressing a feeling he or she does not like may cause a person to distrust his or her own feelings.

Could depression and suicidality be behind the proliferation of the mass shooter? Are hate ideologies more influential for those in experiencing mental anguish?

Anxiety

Dealing with Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Aditi Subramaniam, Ph.D. on March 27, 2021 in Parenting from a Neuroscience Perspective

We need to make our anxiety about the situation work in a positive manner for us, without allowing ourselves to crumble under the pressure.

We need to make our anxiety about the situation work in a positive manner for us, without allowing ourselves to crumble under the pressure.

Media

The Moral Panic Over the Six Days in Fallujah Game

By Christopher J. Ferguson Ph.D. on March 27, 2021 in Checkpoints

A revived video game is once again courting controversy. But are critics right to claim the game may cause behavioral or attitudinal harms?

A revived video game is once again courting controversy. But are critics right to claim the game may cause behavioral or attitudinal harms?

Parenting

Your Best Contribution to the Survival of the Planet

By Dona Matthews Ph.D. on March 27, 2021 in Going Beyond Intelligence

Support your child’s curiosity, confidence, resilience, and creativity, and you are doing your part for our collective survival. Here’s how to do that.

Support your child’s curiosity, confidence, resilience, and creativity, and you are doing your part for our collective survival. Here’s how to do that.

Jealousy

How to Tackle a Jealous Partner or Envious Friend

By Berit Brogaard D.M.Sci., Ph.D on March 27, 2021 in The Mysteries of Love

It is hard enough to deal with our own envy and jealousy issues. But what to do when a partner, friend, or relative consistently responds to you with fits of envy or jealousy?

It is hard enough to deal with our own envy and jealousy issues. But what to do when a partner, friend, or relative consistently responds to you with fits of envy or jealousy?

Therapy

LGBTQ+ Horticultural Therapy

By Alex Stitt, LMHC on March 27, 2021 in Queer Counselor

Nature accepts diversity, one of the many affirming reasons Horticultural Therapy is so healing for LGBTQ+ clients, so let's get our hands dirty and find ourselves in the garden.

Nature accepts diversity, one of the many affirming reasons Horticultural Therapy is so healing for LGBTQ+ clients, so let's get our hands dirty and find ourselves in the garden.

Media

Is Fandom a Cult?

By Lynn Zubernis Ph.D. on March 27, 2021 in The Science of Fandom

Is being a passionate fan the same as being in a cult? Bestselling author Courtney Summers (The Project) knows a little bit about both.

Is being a passionate fan the same as being in a cult? Bestselling author Courtney Summers (The Project) knows a little bit about both.

Religious beliefs and nationalism are interchangeable in many ways.

Relationships

4 Ways to Deepen Your Friendships

By Marisa Franco Ph.D. on March 27, 2021 in Platonic Love

Can't get past the "talking" stage with new friends? Try these techniques.

Can't get past the "talking" stage with new friends? Try these techniques.

Relationships

Well Stocked Base Camp

By Linda and Charlie Bloom on March 27, 2021 in Stronger at the Broken Places

Just like the well-prepared climbers, those in successful partnerships have a fully supplied base camp to embark on their adventures...

Just like the well-prepared climbers, those in successful partnerships have a fully supplied base camp to embark on their adventures...

Creativity

Using Creative Constraints to Force Creative Breakthroughs

By Eric R. Maisel Ph.D. on March 27, 2021 in Rethinking Mental Health

Want to learn what creativity coaches recommend about the creative life? Come explore this two-month series!

Want to learn what creativity coaches recommend about the creative life? Come explore this two-month series!

Happiness

Picking Up the Pieces

By Ahron Friedberg M.D. on March 27, 2021 in Resilience

If you don’t succeed at first, try and try again.

If you don’t succeed at first, try and try again.

Marriage

The Advantages of Marriage Over Cohabitation

By Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. on March 27, 2021 in Why Bad Looks Good

Are you happily dating but considering commitment? Research reveals the link between marriage and happiness.

Are you happily dating but considering commitment? Research reveals the link between marriage and happiness.

Anxiety

Struggling with an Anxious Partner? How to Cope and Help

By Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on March 27, 2021 in Fixing Families

If you are living with or dating someone who has an anxiety disorder, it can be difficult at times. Common reactions, tips on how to best help and take care of you.

If you are living with or dating someone who has an anxiety disorder, it can be difficult at times. Common reactions, tips on how to best help and take care of you.

Stress

Has Pandemic Stress Made you an Emotional Eater?

By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on March 27, 2021 in Fulfillment at Any Age

During the lockdown of 2020 caused by COVID-19, people changed their diet and exercise habits. New research now shows who was most likely to experience the “COVID 15.”

During the lockdown of 2020 caused by COVID-19, people changed their diet and exercise habits. New research now shows who was most likely to experience the “COVID 15.”

Fear

Fighting Fear

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on March 27, 2021 in How To Do Life

Career, marriage, public speaking, phobias, death, and dying.

Career, marriage, public speaking, phobias, death, and dying.

Self-Help

Mitigating Absolutist Thinking

By Chris Prange-Morgan M.A., MSW on March 26, 2021 in Full Catastrophe Parenting

Navigating risk and uncertainty is hard! Harnessing adversity and obstacles as vehicles for growth and connection

Navigating risk and uncertainty is hard! Harnessing adversity and obstacles as vehicles for growth and connection

Education

Remote Learning: 6 Tips to Engage and Motivate Your Child

By Laura Markham Ph.D. on March 26, 2021 in Peaceful Parents, Happy Kids

As you put the energy in to help your child develop good work habits, they realize more and more success, so they're more motivated and self-regulating in their schoolwork.

As you put the energy in to help your child develop good work habits, they realize more and more success, so they're more motivated and self-regulating in their schoolwork.

Unconscious

How We Discuss Crime Victims Betrays Deep Unconscious Biases

By Valentina Stoycheva Ph.D. on March 26, 2021 in The Everyday Unconscious

A series of heinous hate crimes in Atlanta, GA, sparked a national conversation about the cultural roots of xenophobia. However, it also has deep unconscious roots.

A series of heinous hate crimes in Atlanta, GA, sparked a national conversation about the cultural roots of xenophobia. However, it also has deep unconscious roots.

Intelligence

Neuroscience Study Shows Memory Can Improve with Training

By Cami Rosso on March 26, 2021 in The Future Brain

A new European cognitive neuroscience study reveals that by using the “method of loci," long-term memory can be improved by anyone.

A new European cognitive neuroscience study reveals that by using the “method of loci," long-term memory can be improved by anyone.

Anxiety

Hacking Mental Health Through Breath

By Konstantin Lukin Ph.D. on March 26, 2021 in The Man Cave

Training our breath can bring better stress resilience and enhanced physical and mental endurance.

Training our breath can bring better stress resilience and enhanced physical and mental endurance.