Evolutionary Psychology

Alcohol and Health: Controversy Continues

By Nigel Barber Ph.D. on March 21, 2019 in The Human Beast

Much of the research ignores the possibility that alcohol has health benefits. Such benefits appear to be enjoyed mainly by the affluent.

Much of the research ignores the possibility that alcohol has health benefits. Such benefits appear to be enjoyed mainly by the affluent.

Relationships

Misplaced Tolerance and Respecting Differences

By Linda and Charlie Bloom on March 21, 2019 in Stronger at the Broken Places

e are attracted to another who is quite different from us. Some deep, wise natural knowing draws us to someone who is strong and developed in ways we are not...

e are attracted to another who is quite different from us. Some deep, wise natural knowing draws us to someone who is strong and developed in ways we are not...

Ethics and Morality

Empathy in Health Care

By Michael W. Austin Ph.D. on March 21, 2019 in Ethics for Everyone

True healing begins when physicians allow patients to move them emotionally.

True healing begins when physicians allow patients to move them emotionally.

Neuroscience

Motivation to Run (Or Not to Run) Is Linked to Cannabinoids

By Christopher Bergland on March 21, 2019 in The Athlete's Way

Self-produced cannabis (also known as "endocannabinoids") facilitates runner's high and drives intrinsic motivation to exercise regularly, according to a growing body of research.

Self-produced cannabis (also known as "endocannabinoids") facilitates runner's high and drives intrinsic motivation to exercise regularly, according to a growing body of research.

How can someone with a curious mind and a singular mission can make a unique and personal difference for children’s literacy in her own community?

Therapy

Should I Let an Intern Counsel My Child?

By Elise M. Howard M.A. on March 21, 2019 in A Parent’s Guide to Children’s Therapy

You've heard of resident doctors, but an intern counselor? Here are some things to consider if your child's therapist is a student, too.

You've heard of resident doctors, but an intern counselor? Here are some things to consider if your child's therapist is a student, too.

Anxiety

Asthma Brings Surprising Challenges

By Robert T Muller Ph.D. on March 21, 2019 in Talking About Trauma

The Cycle of Breathlessness and Mental Health Difficulties

The Cycle of Breathlessness and Mental Health Difficulties

Diet

Is Your Child's Diet Optimized For Cognitive Performance?

By Tara Thiagarajan Ph.D., and Jennifer J. Newson Ph.D. on March 21, 2019 in 7 Billion Brains

Eating for Smarts: Key diet changes could improve cognition, especially in children.

Eating for Smarts: Key diet changes could improve cognition, especially in children.

Resilience

Building More Resilient Communities

By Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on March 21, 2019 in Hope + Resilience

In this interview, Dr. Anita Chandra and Dr. Joie Acosta of the RAND Corporation share how their research and project experience can help build more resilient communities.

In this interview, Dr. Anita Chandra and Dr. Joie Acosta of the RAND Corporation share how their research and project experience can help build more resilient communities.

The college admissions scandal, though it names only 50 defendants, is a trope for what our world has become – education as a brand, and success at any cost.

Animal Behavior

The Arachnid That Smells With Its Legs

By Mary Bates Ph.D. on March 21, 2019 in Animal Minds

Whip spiders are arachnids that walk on six legs—the other two are sensory structures that they use to smell their way back home.

Whip spiders are arachnids that walk on six legs—the other two are sensory structures that they use to smell their way back home.

Gender

My Friend Came Out as Gender Non-Binary

By American Psychoanalytic Association on March 21, 2019 in Psychoanalysis Unplugged

More and more people are defining their gender in terms other than “man” or “woman”. Here's what that means and how to be supportive.

More and more people are defining their gender in terms other than “man” or “woman”. Here's what that means and how to be supportive.

Relationships

Unlucky in Love? Can You Blame Your Teenage Self?

By Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. on March 21, 2019 in Lifetime Connections

When a partner accuses you of acting like a spoiled child or being immature, don’t dismiss the feedback out-of-hand. Perhaps your partner caught a glimpse of your teen-aged self?

When a partner accuses you of acting like a spoiled child or being immature, don’t dismiss the feedback out-of-hand. Perhaps your partner caught a glimpse of your teen-aged self?

Personality

What Makes a "Successful" Psychopath?

By Scott A. McGreal MSc. on March 21, 2019 in Unique—Like Everybody Else

Being a psychopath may facilitate success in crime. High impulsivity may be an impairment in normal society but may contribute to criminal success through risk-taking.

Being a psychopath may facilitate success in crime. High impulsivity may be an impairment in normal society but may contribute to criminal success through risk-taking.

Animal Behavior

What Do Dogs Rescued From Research Laboratories Really Need?

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on March 21, 2019 in Animal Emotions

Dogs rescued from abusive situations need a lot of support and love to be successfully rehomed. It must be more than a "feel good" move by researchers who decide to do so.

Dogs rescued from abusive situations need a lot of support and love to be successfully rehomed. It must be more than a "feel good" move by researchers who decide to do so.

Relationships

The Cost of a Lie

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

The cost of a lie is far greater than any advantage you gain from speaking it...

The cost of a lie is far greater than any advantage you gain from speaking it...

Parenting

Can Nesting Help You Have a Better Divorce?

By Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. on March 20, 2019 in A Better Divorce

Is nesting during divorce right for you? Nesting offers respite from marital conflict, a stable home for the kids, and time for decision-making while the marital status is in flux.

Is nesting during divorce right for you? Nesting offers respite from marital conflict, a stable home for the kids, and time for decision-making while the marital status is in flux.

Social Life

Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria

By Lee Jussim Ph.D. on March 20, 2019 in Rabble Rouser

A researcher published an article finding that parents claimed their teenage kids expressed transgender identification of the blue. All Hell broke loose. Science improved. Maybe.

A researcher published an article finding that parents claimed their teenage kids expressed transgender identification of the blue. All Hell broke loose. Science improved. Maybe.

Therapy

Treating Major Trauma Begins with an Educated Community

By Melissa Glaser MS, LPC on March 20, 2019 in Moving on with Strength and Purpose

Any unexpected traumatic event can influence the very social, emotional, and physical systems of a community.

Any unexpected traumatic event can influence the very social, emotional, and physical systems of a community.

Resilience

What It Means to Be a Loser

By Deborah R. Glasofer Ph.D. on March 20, 2019 in Managing Your Mindset

Failure is one of the few certainties in life. But as we learn in Netflix's new documentary series, what it means to be a loser is up to us.

Failure is one of the few certainties in life. But as we learn in Netflix's new documentary series, what it means to be a loser is up to us.

Education

3 Ways to Engender Hope Among Youth who Fear for the Future

By Zoe Weil M.A., M.T.S on March 20, 2019 in Becoming a Solutionary

Many young people are feeling hopeless about the future. You can help them.

Many young people are feeling hopeless about the future. You can help them.

Relationships

Part of Your World: Gender, Sex, and the Rise of Women

By Rebecca S. Heiss Ph.D. on March 20, 2019 in Psych-illogical

What happens when the sexual strategies of men and women begin to change? Threats to status, and new forms of competition.

What happens when the sexual strategies of men and women begin to change? Threats to status, and new forms of competition.

Philosophy

Thought Experiment: Is Reading Learning?

By Shireen Jeejeebhoy on March 20, 2019 in Concussion Is Brain Injury

Are the cognitive problems caused by brain injury solely learning issues and not specifically related to reading?

Are the cognitive problems caused by brain injury solely learning issues and not specifically related to reading?

Self-Help

Unhappiness, Sadness, Sorrow: A Meditation

By Thomas Henricks Ph.D. on March 20, 2019 in The Pathways of Experience

Part 1: Many of our deeper forms of sadness are crises of understanding, monumental shifts in the terms of existence.

Part 1: Many of our deeper forms of sadness are crises of understanding, monumental shifts in the terms of existence.

Depression

FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Postpartum Depression

By Abigail Fagan on March 20, 2019 in Brainstorm

The new treatment could alleviate symptoms of depression in under three days.

The new treatment could alleviate symptoms of depression in under three days.

Politics

Fear and Loathing

By Roy Eidelson Ph.D. on March 20, 2019 in Dangerous Ideas

History shows that fear mongering has long been used to rally public support and acquiescence for military interventions both unwarranted and unwise.

History shows that fear mongering has long been used to rally public support and acquiescence for military interventions both unwarranted and unwise.

Relationships

Three Reasons to Divorce Using Integrative Mediation

By Susan Pease Gadoua L.C.S.W. on March 20, 2019 in Contemplating Divorce

Finding the right divorce process is crucial in having a better experience. Here's an option you may not have heard of before.

Finding the right divorce process is crucial in having a better experience. Here's an option you may not have heard of before.

Stress

Feeling Negative and Cynical? You Could Be Burning Out

By Susan Biali Haas M.D. on March 20, 2019 in Prescriptions for Life

Have you been more irritable lately? Have people noticed that you've become cynical? Are you detached and disengaged at work? You could be burning out.

Have you been more irritable lately? Have people noticed that you've become cynical? Are you detached and disengaged at work? You could be burning out.