Relationships

When Gut-Stabbing Rejection Turns Out to Be a Gift

By Carrie Barron M.D. on May 13, 2021 in The Creativity Cure

Blindsided by a betrayal? Could this be a gift you would never have given yourself? Separating the urge to reverse rejection from the true wish to remain with this person.

Blindsided by a betrayal? Could this be a gift you would never have given yourself? Separating the urge to reverse rejection from the true wish to remain with this person.

Gender

Boosting Men's Mental Health Via Community Programs

By Rob Whitley, Ph.D. on May 13, 2021 in Talking About Men

Men's Sheds are an innovative program helping lonely and isolated men find meaningful connections and purposeful activities.

Men's Sheds are an innovative program helping lonely and isolated men find meaningful connections and purposeful activities.

Loneliness

The Health Effects of Loneliness

By Maria L. Boccia Ph.D., D.Min., LMFT on May 13, 2021 in The Well-Lived Life

Isolation during the pandemic has increased loneliness, which has mental and physical health consequences. Especially concerning is the impact on immune responses to vaccines.

Isolation during the pandemic has increased loneliness, which has mental and physical health consequences. Especially concerning is the impact on immune responses to vaccines.

Animal Behavior

A Dog's Mouth May Be the Key to Its Continuing Mental Health

By Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on May 13, 2021 in Canine Corner

New data shows that the health of teeth and gums is related to declines in the mental ability of aging dogs.

New data shows that the health of teeth and gums is related to declines in the mental ability of aging dogs.

Sex

What’s Love Got to Do With It?

By Judy Scheel Ph.D., L.C.S.W., CEDS on May 13, 2021 in Sex Is a Language

Covid has contributed to the shifting of relational priorities. What are the drivers in couples’ decision to stay together after the pandemic?

Covid has contributed to the shifting of relational priorities. What are the drivers in couples’ decision to stay together after the pandemic?

Therapy

Why Can’t We Use the Word ‘Love’ in Psychedelic Research?

By Annie Lennon on May 13, 2021 in The Lucid Mind

Just one peer-reviewed article relating to psychedelics includes the word ‘love’ in its title- and as a reference to a song. Why is this? 

Just one peer-reviewed article relating to psychedelics includes the word ‘love’ in its title- and as a reference to a song. Why is this? 

Procrastination

Procrastination Is More Than "I Don’t Want to Do It"

By Deacon Joseph Ferrari, Ph.D. on May 13, 2021 in Still Procrastinating?

Wonder why you feel how you feel when you procrastinate? Learn what 40 years of research on the emotions around procrastination has revealed.

Wonder why you feel how you feel when you procrastinate? Learn what 40 years of research on the emotions around procrastination has revealed.

Dementia

How Images Can Help Dementia Sufferers Engage With Life

By Deborah Stone on May 13, 2021 in Caring for the Caregivers

When we develop severe dementia and our ability to get about in the real world is limited, pictures can play a vital role in making us feel that we are still engaging with life.

When we develop severe dementia and our ability to get about in the real world is limited, pictures can play a vital role in making us feel that we are still engaging with life.

Neuroscience

Watching the Brain Get “High” on Cannabis in “Real Time”

By Gary Wenk Ph.D. on May 13, 2021 in Your Brain on Food

THC produces euphoria by inducing two of the brain’s principal reward centers to start talking to each other.

THC produces euphoria by inducing two of the brain’s principal reward centers to start talking to each other.

Self-Help

You Are the Only Unique Thing You Have to Offer the World

By Michael Friedman Ph.D. on May 13, 2021 in Brick by Brick

How do we discover and nurture our authentic voices amidst societal pressure to conform? It starts by taking these steps.

How do we discover and nurture our authentic voices amidst societal pressure to conform? It starts by taking these steps.

Animal Behavior

The Perils of Mislabeling Dog-Appropriate Behavior

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on May 13, 2021 in Animal Emotions

Dogs have good and bad days, and trigger stacking—accumulated stress—may be one of the main causes of their annoying, atypical, yet easy-to-understand “outbursts.”

Dogs have good and bad days, and trigger stacking—accumulated stress—may be one of the main causes of their annoying, atypical, yet easy-to-understand “outbursts.”

Race and Ethnicity

The Psychological Impact of Racist Slurs

By Kevin Cokley Ph.D. on May 13, 2021 in Black Psychology Matters

Being called the n-word is painful and can lead to violent encounters. More research is needed to better understand the impact of racist slurs.

Being called the n-word is painful and can lead to violent encounters. More research is needed to better understand the impact of racist slurs.

Psychiatry

5 New Psych Meds and What You Should Know

By Jonathan Stevens, M.D., M.P.H. on May 13, 2021 in Mind Matters from Menninger

What you should know about new and promising developments in psychiatric medicine and what they could mean for your health and your wallet.

What you should know about new and promising developments in psychiatric medicine and what they could mean for your health and your wallet.

Narcissism

The Inside-Out Narcissist

By Erin Leonard Ph.D. on May 12, 2021 in Peaceful Parenting

A narcissist treats acquaintances like gold and a partner with disdain. It's common for him to put more energy into fluffing his own image than quality interactions with a loved one.

A narcissist treats acquaintances like gold and a partner with disdain. It's common for him to put more energy into fluffing his own image than quality interactions with a loved one.

Anxiety

Help an Anxious Loved One Break the Reassurance Cycle

By Bonnie Zucker Ph.D. on May 12, 2021 in Liberate Yourself

Are you and a loved one trapped in the reassurance cycle of anxiety? Here's why it is a problem, and how to get out of it.

Are you and a loved one trapped in the reassurance cycle of anxiety? Here's why it is a problem, and how to get out of it.

Work

The Support Women Need From Men at Home and at Work

By Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on May 12, 2021 in The Full Picture

Promoting gender parity sooner than later could add up to $28 trillion to annual global gross domestic product.

Promoting gender parity sooner than later could add up to $28 trillion to annual global gross domestic product.

Addiction

Why Addiction May Have Increased During the Pandemic

By Sam Louie MA, LMHC, S-PSB on May 12, 2021 in Minority Report

Many people struggling with addiction have sought help for the first time.

Many people struggling with addiction have sought help for the first time.

Creativity

How Creativity Is Developed Through Expressive Performance

By Robert H. Woody Ph.D. on May 12, 2021 in Live... In Concert

For those not inclined toward improvisation or songwriting, expressive performance of a composer's work can be a great creative medium.

For those not inclined toward improvisation or songwriting, expressive performance of a composer's work can be a great creative medium.

Anxiety

The Life Benefits of Contemplating Death

By Noam Shpancer Ph.D. on May 12, 2021 in Insight Therapy

In our daily lives we are often zombie-like, stuck on automatic pilot, zoomed in on mundane troubles. The presence of death calls us back to our senses, literally.

In our daily lives we are often zombie-like, stuck on automatic pilot, zoomed in on mundane troubles. The presence of death calls us back to our senses, literally.

Anxiety

How to Cope with the Fear of a Loved One Dying

By Jade Wu Ph.D. on May 12, 2021 in The Savvy Psychologist

The fear of and anxiety about a loved one's death can be paralyzing, but despite these worries, you can still get meaning and joy out of your life with your loved ones.

The fear of and anxiety about a loved one's death can be paralyzing, but despite these worries, you can still get meaning and joy out of your life with your loved ones.

Relationships

Improving Connection in Your Relationship

By Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC on May 12, 2021 in Happy Healthy Relationships

Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Creating rituals together can help.

Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Creating rituals together can help.

Gender

Why One Mom Battles to Change the Term "Incompetent Cervix"

By Margaret M. Quinlan, Ph.D., Bethany Johnson MPhil, M.A. on May 12, 2021 in Medical Humanities Mamas

Clinicians use the term "erectile dysfunction," not "erectile failure" or "incompetent penis," so why do we still use the term "incompetent cervix?"

Clinicians use the term "erectile dysfunction," not "erectile failure" or "incompetent penis," so why do we still use the term "incompetent cervix?"

Self-Help

Why Author Karen Karbo Gave Up Self-Improvement

By Jennifer Haupt on May 12, 2021 in One True Thing

Why striving to be "better" doesn't lead to feeling happier.

Why striving to be "better" doesn't lead to feeling happier.

Gender

Could '80s Movies Have Ruined Your Life?

By Camille S. Johnson Ph.D. on May 12, 2021 in It's All Relative

The movies of our teens weren't so great after all. But we can still learn from them.

The movies of our teens weren't so great after all. But we can still learn from them.

Personality

What's So Bad About Being Borderline?

By Jerold J. Kreisman M.D. on May 12, 2021 in I Hate You, Don't Leave Me

Loved ones and professionals focus primarily on the negative patterns exhibited with BPD, but patients are also endowed with many positive attributes.

Loved ones and professionals focus primarily on the negative patterns exhibited with BPD, but patients are also endowed with many positive attributes.

Parenting

Kids Need to Know They Matter

By Alyson Gerber on May 12, 2021 in No One Wants to Talk About This

We need to make space for kids to feel seen, heard, and validated, even when that makes us uncomfortable.

We need to make space for kids to feel seen, heard, and validated, even when that makes us uncomfortable.

Anxiety

A Surprising Reason Why Anxious People May Have Neck Pain

By Temma Ehrenfeld on May 12, 2021 in Open Gently

Dentists have reported an increase in teeth grinding during the pandemic, which can sometimes lead to neck pain and headaches.

Dentists have reported an increase in teeth grinding during the pandemic, which can sometimes lead to neck pain and headaches.

Creativity

Creative Process in Poetry

By Albert Rothenberg, M.D. on May 12, 2021 in Creative Explorations

James Merrill used the sep-con articulation process to create the central metaphor of his poem about making bombs in the basement of his childhood home.

James Merrill used the sep-con articulation process to create the central metaphor of his poem about making bombs in the basement of his childhood home.