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Dreaming

The Good News About Nightmares

Bonnie Buckner Ph.D. on September 14, 2026 in The Secret Mind

"The Dream Hotel," by Laila Lalami, is a dystopian novel that provides a fascinating exploration into the emotions of our dreams. This dreamer takes a look.

"The Dream Hotel," by Laila Lalami, is a dystopian novel that provides a fascinating exploration into the emotions of our dreams. This dreamer takes a look.

Relationships

Winning the Conversation, Losing the Connection

Mark B. Borg, Jr, Ph.D., and Haruna Miyamoto-Borg LCSW on September 14, 2026 in Love. Crash. Rebuild.

When conversation becomes a competition to impress each other, both partners end up feeling the opposite—unimpressed and frustrated.

When conversation becomes a competition to impress each other, both partners end up feeling the opposite—unimpressed and frustrated.

Addiction

The Executive Binge: Alcohol, Cocaine, and Sex

Arnold M. Washton Ph.D. on September 14, 2026 in Harm Reduction or Abstinence?

A hidden cycle of drinking, cocaine, and sex is resurfacing among some high-functioning men. This cycle can be interrupted.

A hidden cycle of drinking, cocaine, and sex is resurfacing among some high-functioning men. This cycle can be interrupted.

Perfectionism

Perfectionism: Protection or Prison?

Margaret R Rutherford Ph.D. on September 14, 2026 in Perfectly Hidden Depression

Many have identified with perfectly hidden depression's traits and realize its destructive power. But how do you begin to risk changing what has seemed to work for years?

Many have identified with perfectly hidden depression's traits and realize its destructive power. But how do you begin to risk changing what has seemed to work for years?

Parenting

In Gaming, Where Are the Parents?

Andrew Fishman LCSW on September 14, 2026 in Video Game Health

When kids get hurt online, people often blame their parents. What responsibility do the platforms themselves bear?

When kids get hurt online, people often blame their parents. What responsibility do the platforms themselves bear?

Artificial Intelligence

Confessions of a Therapist Who Got Hooked on AI

Carl Nassar Ph.D., LPC. on September 14, 2026 in Born for a Better World

Personal Perspective: The roots of AI dependence run deep: We lost our villages, and now we lean on AI the way we once leaned on each other.

Personal Perspective: The roots of AI dependence run deep: We lost our villages, and now we lean on AI the way we once leaned on each other.

Social Media

Bonds and Biology: How Social Media Engages Reward Systems

Phil Reed D.Phil. on September 14, 2026 in Digital World, Real World

The nature of oxytocin activation through digital social validation differs from that in real social connections, which could result in negative impacts.

The nature of oxytocin activation through digital social validation differs from that in real social connections, which could result in negative impacts.

Hypnosis

Acceptance Logic: Approaching Inexplicable Hypnotic Events

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on September 14, 2026 in Understanding Hypnosis

How “acceptance logic” can help clinicians support unusual reports.

How “acceptance logic” can help clinicians support unusual reports.

Artificial Intelligence

Loss of Control Starts Inside Each of Us

Cornelia C. Walther Ph.D. on September 13, 2026 in Harnessing Hybrid Intelligence

Loss of control over AI starts inside. AI systems are gaining greater capacity to act, while humans are losing the appetite and ability to verify, and gaining the urge to delegate.

Loss of control over AI starts inside. AI systems are gaining greater capacity to act, while humans are losing the appetite and ability to verify, and gaining the urge to delegate.

Relationships

Why Common Annoyances Corrode Romantic Love

Terri Apter Ph.D. on September 13, 2026 in Domestic Intelligence

Marital annoyance is notoriously common but its significance and impact are routinely minimized.

Marital annoyance is notoriously common but its significance and impact are routinely minimized.

Grief

4 Keys to Managing Endings

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on September 13, 2026 in Fixing Families

Endings and losses—whether they are about relationships, a job, or even a treasured lost object—stir a grief reaction. How to navigate and move forward.

Endings and losses—whether they are about relationships, a job, or even a treasured lost object—stir a grief reaction. How to navigate and move forward.

Cognition

Are There Any Benefits in Scrolling?

Ragnar Purje Ph.D. on September 13, 2026 in Recovery From Brain Injury

During this process of scrolling and strolling, we have eliminated the external world from our life, and choices have consequences

During this process of scrolling and strolling, we have eliminated the external world from our life, and choices have consequences

Gratitude

There Is Power in Being Grateful

Todd Nelson, Ph.D. on September 13, 2026 in Us and Them

Emerging research reveals the extraordinary potential benefits of gratitude on mental and physical well-being.

Emerging research reveals the extraordinary potential benefits of gratitude on mental and physical well-being.

Marriage

The Evolution of Marriage Vows

Valerie Fridland Ph.D. on September 13, 2026 in Language in the Wild

The wording of today's wedding vows emerged out of centuries of practices revolving around marriage, consent, and religion

The wording of today's wedding vows emerged out of centuries of practices revolving around marriage, consent, and religion

Parenting

Healthy Phone Practices for Teens and Tweens

Elisa T. Bronfman, Ph.D., and Johanna D. Sagarin, Ph.D. on September 12, 2026 in Aligning for Growth

Deciding when to get a child their first phone is an important parental decision. Weigh these considerations and set expectations before making the leap.

Deciding when to get a child their first phone is an important parental decision. Weigh these considerations and set expectations before making the leap.

Psychosis

The Key to the Lindsay Clancy Case: Defining Psychosis

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on September 12, 2026 in Evil Deeds

The phenomenon of psychosis remains mysterious and enigmatic.

The phenomenon of psychosis remains mysterious and enigmatic.

Disaster Psychology

Medical First Responders: Unsung Heroes

Krystine I. Batcho Ph.D. on September 12, 2026 in Longing for Nostalgia

We witness the heroism of first responders to disasters and mass casualty events in graphic media coverage, but are less likely to notice the sacrifices of health care responders.

We witness the heroism of first responders to disasters and mass casualty events in graphic media coverage, but are less likely to notice the sacrifices of health care responders.

Traumatic Brain Injury

The Future of Football

Scott G. Eberle Ph.D. on September 12, 2026 in Play in Mind

150 million American fans follow football. But popularity does not guarantee persistence.

150 million American fans follow football. But popularity does not guarantee persistence.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

'Musterbation' Makes Us Miserable

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

Changing one little word can make a big difference in your life.

Changing one little word can make a big difference in your life.

Relationships

The Hidden Burden of Being Loved Too Much

Aaron Ben-Zeév Ph.D. on September 12, 2026 in In the Name of Love

Love may be essential to a flourishing life, but love is not all we need.

Love may be essential to a flourishing life, but love is not all we need.

Stress

Two Ways to Unwittingly Make Your Loved One Feel Worse

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on September 12, 2026 in Fulfillment at Any Age

When the people closest to us are feeling stressed, it’s natural to try to step in and help. New relationship research shows how your good intentions can have the opposite effect.

When the people closest to us are feeling stressed, it’s natural to try to step in and help. New relationship research shows how your good intentions can have the opposite effect.

Therapy

You, Therapy, and AI

Marty Klein Ph.D. on September 11, 2026 in Sexual Intelligence

Personal Perspective: AI's goal is to keep us engaged with it, so it rarely challenges us. Instead, it encourages us to feel understood—and to forget we're talking with a machine.

Personal Perspective: AI's goal is to keep us engaged with it, so it rarely challenges us. Instead, it encourages us to feel understood—and to forget we're talking with a machine.

Rejection Sensitivity

The Impact of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. on September 11, 2026 in Empowerment Is Real

Understanding how RSD shapes self-worth and coping strategies reveals the deep impact it has on individuals' lives.

Understanding how RSD shapes self-worth and coping strategies reveals the deep impact it has on individuals' lives.

Motivation

Before You Tear Down the Wall, Ask Why It’s There

Jaron Vesely MSW on September 11, 2026 in Inner Architecture

We’re often quick to treat unwanted patterns as problems to fix. But before trying to change them, it may be worth asking what they’ve been doing for us all along.

We’re often quick to treat unwanted patterns as problems to fix. But before trying to change them, it may be worth asking what they’ve been doing for us all along.

Law and Crime

The Lindsay Clancy Trial: An Update

Richard Lettieri Ph.D. on September 11, 2026 in Decoding Madness

Psychiatric testimony at the trial was comprehensive and confrontational at times. Yet the fundamental issue of the insanity defense was left unaddressed.

Psychiatric testimony at the trial was comprehensive and confrontational at times. Yet the fundamental issue of the insanity defense was left unaddressed.

Anxiety

What Will You Do to Escape Uncertainty?

Keven Duffy LCSW on September 11, 2026 in The Subplot

When uncertainty becomes intolerable, we may make decisions simply to escape not knowing. Understanding that impulse can help us choose differently.

When uncertainty becomes intolerable, we may make decisions simply to escape not knowing. Understanding that impulse can help us choose differently.

Relationships

How to Build Hope When Your Relationship Feels Stuck

Signe Simon, Ph.D., and Simone Humphrey, PsyD on September 11, 2026 in Love, Examined

When the same painful fights leave you feeling hopeless, change can seem out of reach. Hope begins when you discover that how you show up can change what happens next.

When the same painful fights leave you feeling hopeless, change can seem out of reach. Hope begins when you discover that how you show up can change what happens next.

Adolescence

Stop Blaming Kids for Technology Designed to Capture Them

Marwa Azab Ph.D. on September 11, 2026 in Neuroscience in Everyday Life

We’ve blamed screens and content. The deeper problem may be the machinery behind them—and what it teaches developing brains about attention, reward, trust, and stress.

We’ve blamed screens and content. The deeper problem may be the machinery behind them—and what it teaches developing brains about attention, reward, trust, and stress.

Internet Addiction

What Is the Screen Replacing?

Liz Nissim Ph.D. on September 11, 2026 in Special Matters

Before you limit your child’s screen time, ask yourself one important question: What is the screen replacing?

Before you limit your child’s screen time, ask yourself one important question: What is the screen replacing?