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Domestic Violence

When Children Witness Domestic Violence

Wendy B Smith Ph.D. LCSW on May 12, 2026 in The Shaping Power of Experience

Infants, toddlers, and children under six are much more likely than older kids to witness domestic violence. How do they make sense of it?

Infants, toddlers, and children under six are much more likely than older kids to witness domestic violence. How do they make sense of it?

Health

Why the Hantavirus Outbreak Feels Different

Jay K. Varma M.D. on May 12, 2026 in Fevered Mind

The hantavirus outbreak highlights one of the hardest tasks in public health: giving practical advice during dangerous outbreaks when scientific uncertainty still exists.

The hantavirus outbreak highlights one of the hardest tasks in public health: giving practical advice during dangerous outbreaks when scientific uncertainty still exists.

Weaponized Incompetence

How “I’m Just Bad at This” Creates Household Resentment

Laura Danger on May 12, 2026 in No More Mediocre

When one partner stops problem-solving household challenges, the other often becomes the relationship’s backup system.

When one partner stops problem-solving household challenges, the other often becomes the relationship’s backup system.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Force Logic: A New Symbolic Logic to Enhance CBT

Elliot D. Cohen Ph.D., MSW on May 12, 2026 in What Would Aristotle Do?

A new type of symbolic logic can identify the deep structure of a client's emotional reasoning and reveal potential points of confusion in cognitive behavioral therapy.

A new type of symbolic logic can identify the deep structure of a client's emotional reasoning and reveal potential points of confusion in cognitive behavioral therapy.

Artificial Intelligence

AI and the New Boogeyman

John Nosta on May 12, 2026 in The Digital Self

Personal Perspective: AI isn't breaking education; it just turned on the lights.

Personal Perspective: AI isn't breaking education; it just turned on the lights.

Education

Prepare Students for the Content, Not the Pressure

Tram Huynh Ph.D. on May 12, 2026 in Sticking to the Evidence

Examining how students respond to pressure in the moment.

Examining how students respond to pressure in the moment.

Coaching

When Cofounder Relationships Break, It's Not the Market

Matthew Jones Psy.D. on May 12, 2026 in Scaling Connection

Most startups blame strategy or market fit. The real threat is usually a communication pattern running in the background.

Most startups blame strategy or market fit. The real threat is usually a communication pattern running in the background.

Bipolar Disorder

Ted Turner: What the Tributes Leave Out

Nassir Ghaemi M.D., M.P.H. on May 12, 2026 in Mood Swings

Many tributes have been given to Ted Turner in this past week, after his death. They all leave out a central fact to who he was, his psychiatric struggles.

Many tributes have been given to Ted Turner in this past week, after his death. They all leave out a central fact to who he was, his psychiatric struggles.

Therapy

10 Signs Walk-and-Talk Therapy Could Be a Good Fit for You

Aimee Frazier MA, LPC on May 12, 2026 in Move the Body, Heal the Mind

Not everybody processes best in the office. Walk-and-talk therapy can benefit people who enjoy nature, process best with movement, and prefer reduced eye contact.

Not everybody processes best in the office. Walk-and-talk therapy can benefit people who enjoy nature, process best with movement, and prefer reduced eye contact.

Career

3 Ways to Defeat Our Own Worst Enemy at Work

Nir Bashan on May 12, 2026 in The Psychology of Creativity

We can often be our own worst enemies at work. So what can we do about it? And how can we finally break free?

We can often be our own worst enemies at work. So what can we do about it? And how can we finally break free?

Highly Sensitive Person

The Sensitivity Paradox

Dan Roberts MBACP on May 12, 2026 in The Calm Self

If you are unusually sensitive, don't despair—your sensitivity brings great gifts as well as challenges.

If you are unusually sensitive, don't despair—your sensitivity brings great gifts as well as challenges.

Miscarriage

What the Word “Miscarriage” Gets Wrong

Melissa Rampelli Ph.D. on May 12, 2026 in The Fainting Couch

The word miscarriage carries a history of failure that can shape how loss is felt. People turn to story and metaphor to make sense of what happened.

The word miscarriage carries a history of failure that can shape how loss is felt. People turn to story and metaphor to make sense of what happened.

Self-Esteem

How to Give Your Self-Esteem a Software Update

Guy Winch Ph.D. on May 12, 2026 in The Squeaky Wheel

Adult self-esteem can be significantly impacted by early adolescence, when we're extremely sensitive to how we're perceived by peers. It needs an update.

Adult self-esteem can be significantly impacted by early adolescence, when we're extremely sensitive to how we're perceived by peers. It needs an update.

Education

Cultivating Holistic Civil Discourse Amongst Youth

APA Division 15 on May 12, 2026 in PsychEd

In an era of polarization and rapid digital communication, cultivating civil discourse in schools is essential.

In an era of polarization and rapid digital communication, cultivating civil discourse in schools is essential.

Relationships

How to Tell When Emotional Intimacy Is Slipping Away

Paul J Dunion Ed.D. on May 12, 2026 in The Secular Mystic Path

Sustaining a commitment to emotional intimacy requires noticing when a relationship is moving toward alienation or merger.

Sustaining a commitment to emotional intimacy requires noticing when a relationship is moving toward alienation or merger.

Motivation

The Hidden Psychology Behind Feeling Overwhelmed

Cathleen G Beachboard MA on May 12, 2026 in The Hopeful Brain

Why do capable people suddenly feel overwhelmed by ordinary tasks? Psychology suggests the brain may be measuring more than workload alone.

Why do capable people suddenly feel overwhelmed by ordinary tasks? Psychology suggests the brain may be measuring more than workload alone.

Psychiatry

Exploring Historical Complexities of U.S. Mental Health Care

Heather Rose Artushin MSW, LISW-CP on May 12, 2026 in Well Read

Mental health care in America has a long, complex history. Author Hannah Thurman explores the history of mental health care in her novel, "Mercy Hill."

Mental health care in America has a long, complex history. Author Hannah Thurman explores the history of mental health care in her novel, "Mercy Hill."

Social Media

What a Landmark Verdict Reveals About Social Media and Youth

Gary Goldfield Ph.D. on May 12, 2026 in No More FoMO

The recent verdict holding major social media companies legally liable for harm caused by addictive product design highlights the need for safeguards.

The recent verdict holding major social media companies legally liable for harm caused by addictive product design highlights the need for safeguards.

Appetite

The Voice That Says “Eat”—Even When You’re Full

Cris E. Haltom Ph.D., CEDS on May 12, 2026 in Navigating the Maze

Food noise is persistent food thoughts beyond physical hunger that drive compulsive eating via reward. Regular meals and emotional eating awareness help restore health.

Food noise is persistent food thoughts beyond physical hunger that drive compulsive eating via reward. Regular meals and emotional eating awareness help restore health.

Anhedonia

Reclaiming Joy With Positive Affect Treatment

Nan J. Wise Ph.D. on May 12, 2026 in Why Good Sex Matters

Feeling anxious, depressed, and wondering where your joy went? A powerful new therapy shows that lost pleasure isn't just a symptom—it's a distinct problem. And you can fix it.

Feeling anxious, depressed, and wondering where your joy went? A powerful new therapy shows that lost pleasure isn't just a symptom—it's a distinct problem. And you can fix it.

Anxiety

A Problem-Focused Psychodynamic Approach to Panic Disorder

Fredric N. Busch, MD on May 12, 2026 in Skills Training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

This focused psychodynamic approach addresses emotional conflicts about anger, dependency, and attachment that can fuel panic attacks and associated relationship problems.

This focused psychodynamic approach addresses emotional conflicts about anger, dependency, and attachment that can fuel panic attacks and associated relationship problems.

Health

Integrating Mental Health Into Medical Care

Lance Garrison, Ph.D. on May 12, 2026 in Collaborative Care

The question is no longer whether mental health belongs in health care settings. It is whether health care systems can function effectively without it.

The question is no longer whether mental health belongs in health care settings. It is whether health care systems can function effectively without it.

Relationships

3 Ways "Healthy Selfishness" Can Improve Relationships

Mark Travers Ph.D. on May 12, 2026 in Social Instincts

A small degree of healthy selfishness can strengthen relationships rather than weaken them.

A small degree of healthy selfishness can strengthen relationships rather than weaken them.

Media

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Turn on Reality TV

Clara Doran, MBBS, MRCGP on May 12, 2026 in Heads Up

Watching reality TV can provide comfort at times. But are there any real benefits?

Watching reality TV can provide comfort at times. But are there any real benefits?

Workplace Dynamics

Hidden Pain at Work

Jeffrey Yip Ph.D. on May 12, 2026 in Listen and Build

Social pain at work activates the same regions of the brain as physical pain. Most of it stays hidden at work. Leaders pay for that silence in disengagement and quiet quitting.

Social pain at work activates the same regions of the brain as physical pain. Most of it stays hidden at work. Leaders pay for that silence in disengagement and quiet quitting.

Education

The Problem With Learning Logical Fallacies

Stephanie Simoes M.A. on May 12, 2026 in Critical Thinking Corner

Learning about logical fallacies can sharpen our thinking and make discussions more productive. But a superficial understanding of them can have the opposite effect.

Learning about logical fallacies can sharpen our thinking and make discussions more productive. But a superficial understanding of them can have the opposite effect.

Social Life

Finding Connection and Confidence After Brain Injury

The Research Room on May 12, 2026 in The Inflamed Brain

Brain injury recovery can feel isolating. Discover how connection, shared stories, and community support help rebuild confidence and well-being.

Brain injury recovery can feel isolating. Discover how connection, shared stories, and community support help rebuild confidence and well-being.

Self-Talk

Be Careful What You Say to Yourself—Your Mind Is Listening

Jeffrey S. Nevid, Ph.D., ABPP on May 12, 2026 in The Minute Therapist

How does your self-talk affect how you think and feel?

How does your self-talk affect how you think and feel?

Animal Behavior

A Bird's IQ, a Book on Intelligent Masters of Innovation

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on May 12, 2026 in Animal Emotions

Dr. Louis Lefebvre's new book is a must-read, packed with the latest science and vivid storytelling; you'll learn why being called a “birdbrain” is a compliment and much more.

Dr. Louis Lefebvre's new book is a must-read, packed with the latest science and vivid storytelling; you'll learn why being called a “birdbrain” is a compliment and much more.