Media

Cyber-Politics on Social Media

By Neil Farber M.D, Ph.D., CLC, CPT on May 28, 2020 in The Blame Game

The air is politically charged. It seems that every post on social media has something to do with politics. You want to share your opinions and insights. But should you?

The air is politically charged. It seems that every post on social media has something to do with politics. You want to share your opinions and insights. But should you?

Health

Overweight? Youth Might Not Protect You From COVID-19

By Edward Abramson Ph.D. on May 27, 2020 in It's Not Just Baby Fat!

Are you concerned about your weight but otherwise healthy? Even if you're young you still need to protect yourself from the coronavirus.

Are you concerned about your weight but otherwise healthy? Even if you're young you still need to protect yourself from the coronavirus.

Relationships

A Deal Breaker

By Linda and Charlie Bloom on May 27, 2020 in Stronger at the Broken Places

Let’s get clear about what a deal breaker is and what it isn’t.

Let’s get clear about what a deal breaker is and what it isn’t.

Resilience

Dressing for the Pandemic?

By Ahron Friedberg M.D. on May 27, 2020 in Resilience

The clothes don't make the man but reflect him.

The clothes don't make the man but reflect him.

Personality

How a False Sense of Reality Impacts Vulnerable Narcissists

By Claire Jack Ph.D. on May 27, 2020 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Do you find that your reality never matches up to your fantasy world? Find out how this can hold you back in life.

Do you find that your reality never matches up to your fantasy world? Find out how this can hold you back in life.

Education

There Is a Post-Pandemic Need for Learning Psychology 2.0

By Bernard J. Luskin, Ed.D., MFT on May 27, 2020 in The Media Psychology Effect

New best practices in Learning Psychology are central to the future of learning post-COVID-19.

New best practices in Learning Psychology are central to the future of learning post-COVID-19.

Animal Behavior

Dominant Alpha Humans Don't Garner Dogs' Respect and Trust

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on May 27, 2020 in Animal Emotions

Free-ranging dogs form packs resembling wolf packs, but homed dogs and their humans don't establish these sorts of groups and dominating alpha humans are dogs' worst nightmare.

Free-ranging dogs form packs resembling wolf packs, but homed dogs and their humans don't establish these sorts of groups and dominating alpha humans are dogs' worst nightmare.

How to know you have found the right person and that person has found you.

Parenting

8 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do

By Tracy S. Hutchinson, Ph.D. on May 27, 2020 in The Pulse of Mental Health

How can you help build resilience in your child? Here are 8 things to consider.

How can you help build resilience in your child? Here are 8 things to consider.

Happiness

The Abundance Among Us

By Izzy Findlay MA, LPC, LCDC on May 27, 2020 in The Progress Project

What does abundance mean to you? Embracing the abundance around you leads to a fuller, happier, and healthier life.

What does abundance mean to you? Embracing the abundance around you leads to a fuller, happier, and healthier life.

Gender

Are Meat-Eating Men More Masculine?

By Kevin Bennett Ph.D. on May 27, 2020 in Modern Minds

Both men and women strongly associate meat with masculinity, but new research shows that not all men see meat the same way.

Both men and women strongly associate meat with masculinity, but new research shows that not all men see meat the same way.

Race and Ethnicity

Asian Parents Who Say ’I Criticize Because I Care’

By John M. Kim M.A., LMFT on May 27, 2020 in Asian Self-Help

When disapproval is used as a love language.

When disapproval is used as a love language.

Resilience

The Third Month

By Gil Noam Ed.D., Dr. Habil on May 27, 2020 in The Inner Life of Students

How do we reprioritize and stay well, even as we slowly reopen?

How do we reprioritize and stay well, even as we slowly reopen?

Social Life

Can a Deadly Illness Have a Silver Lining?

By George Michelsen Foy on May 27, 2020 in Shut Up and Listen!

Can a lethal flu have a silver lining? Covid-19 warns us of grave social changes, and reminds us that we're animals, too.

Can a lethal flu have a silver lining? Covid-19 warns us of grave social changes, and reminds us that we're animals, too.

Relationships

Bad Boys, Good Girls, Bad Choices

By Forrest Talley Ph.D. on May 27, 2020 in Relationship Emporium

Bad boys are said to have a magnetism that many women find irresistible. What sort of men fall into this category?

Bad boys are said to have a magnetism that many women find irresistible. What sort of men fall into this category?

Philosophy

Scientific Pressure and the Yale COVID Poop Study

By Alexander Danvers Ph.D. on May 27, 2020 in How Do You Know?

New COVID findings from an elite university have a major flaw. Why is this happening again?

New COVID findings from an elite university have a major flaw. Why is this happening again?

As pandemic restrictions continue, are you starting to worry more about your child's mental health? You are not alone.

Evolutionary Psychology

Why Men Refuse to Wear Face Masks

By Nigel Barber Ph.D. on May 27, 2020 in The Human Beast

Men are three times as likely as women to admit that they do not wear face masks. This fits with a broader pattern of better health behavior by women.

Men are three times as likely as women to admit that they do not wear face masks. This fits with a broader pattern of better health behavior by women.

Education

8 Ways to Summer Smart with Your Kids

By Teru Clavel on May 27, 2020 in A Mastery Mindset

We are trying to get by as parents and educators day-by-day. Here is how you can prepare for the future with intention.

We are trying to get by as parents and educators day-by-day. Here is how you can prepare for the future with intention.

Health

Misinformation About a Virus Can Be Deadly

By Brad J. Bushman Ph.D. on May 27, 2020 in Get Psyched!

Rejecting misinformation requires cognitive effort, and people can become "cognitive misers" who don't like to think.

Rejecting misinformation requires cognitive effort, and people can become "cognitive misers" who don't like to think.

Health

Will the COVID-19 Crisis Change Us for the Better?

By Jim Taylor Ph.D. on May 27, 2020 in The Power of Prime

My fundamental question is whether the positive changes we've experienced during the pandemic will “stick."

My fundamental question is whether the positive changes we've experienced during the pandemic will “stick."

Attachment

Do COVID-19 Mental Health Impacts Depend on Your Upbringing?

By Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on May 27, 2020 in Hope + Resilience

Specific character traits and attachment styles are likely to make some individuals more susceptible to psychological distress than others.

Specific character traits and attachment styles are likely to make some individuals more susceptible to psychological distress than others.

Resilience

Are You Judging Other People's Behavior During the Pandemic?

By Deborah L. Davis Ph.D. on May 27, 2020 in Laugh, Cry, Live

Do you find yourself criticizing people for how they respond to stay-at-home orders? Try to practice curiosity, compassion, and acceptance instead.

Do you find yourself criticizing people for how they respond to stay-at-home orders? Try to practice curiosity, compassion, and acceptance instead.

Health

Gargling Marijuana?

By Mark Borigini M.D. on May 27, 2020 in Overcoming Pain

Before they make grand announcements, eager scientists should wait to see if their peers agree they really have a breakthrough.

Before they make grand announcements, eager scientists should wait to see if their peers agree they really have a breakthrough.

Anxiety

Anticipation: How to Play the Waiting Game

By Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on May 27, 2020 in Emotional Fitness

Staying energized can be hard when it’s just you and a laptop at high noon, staring each other down like two gunslingers on a dusty Western street.

Staying energized can be hard when it’s just you and a laptop at high noon, staring each other down like two gunslingers on a dusty Western street.

Health

5 Common COVID-19 Mistakes People Make Unknowingly

By Chris Gilbert, M.D., Ph.D. on May 27, 2020 in Heal the Mind to Heal the Body

We all think we are doing a great job protecting ourselves, yet, here are 5 common mistakes many of us make.

We all think we are doing a great job protecting ourselves, yet, here are 5 common mistakes many of us make.

Education

As Schools Consider Reopening, Many Kids Say “No Thanks"

By David Rettew M.D. on May 27, 2020 in ABCs of Child Psychiatry

A lot of kids will struggle with returning to camps and school. The time is now to prepare and plan for this transition.

A lot of kids will struggle with returning to camps and school. The time is now to prepare and plan for this transition.

The controversy and confusion are needless.