Relationships

Why Do Young People Cheat and Have Affairs?

By Arash Emamzadeh on April 13, 2021 in Finding a New Home

New research examines motivations people report for having affairs.

New research examines motivations people report for having affairs.

Education

The Definitive Guide to Helping People Trapped in a Cult

By Steven A Hassan PhD on April 13, 2021 in Freedom of Mind

Is a friend or family member under the influence of a destructive cult and you want to help them? Read on to learn some proven, helpful techniques to help those trapped in a cult.

Is a friend or family member under the influence of a destructive cult and you want to help them? Read on to learn some proven, helpful techniques to help those trapped in a cult.

Evolutionary Psychology

Why Do People Scream? Screaming Conveys at Least 6 Emotions

By Christopher Bergland on April 13, 2021 in The Athlete's Way

New research suggests that using "non-alarm" screams to express joy and pleasure makes humans evolutionarily unique.

New research suggests that using "non-alarm" screams to express joy and pleasure makes humans evolutionarily unique.

Happiness

The Happiness-Health Connection

By Emily C. Willroth Ph.D. on April 13, 2021 in The Happiness-Health Connection

Many people simply want to be happy and healthy. What these people might not know is that these two important life goals are intimately connected.

Many people simply want to be happy and healthy. What these people might not know is that these two important life goals are intimately connected.

Literacy alone is not the answer. We already have too many under educated college graduates, as has been amply documented in numerous surveys.

Parenting

Help! I'm Becoming My Mother!

By American Psychoanalytic Association on April 13, 2021 in Psychoanalysis Unplugged

Can we stop repeating the mistakes of parenting past?

Can we stop repeating the mistakes of parenting past?

Self-Help

IFS: A New Way to Understand Your Dreams

By Leon F Seltzer Ph.D. on April 13, 2021 in Evolution of the Self

Dreams typically offer tantalizing messages from your unconscious—but symbolically. So how do you link them to present-day emotions, as well as unresolved issues from your past?

Dreams typically offer tantalizing messages from your unconscious—but symbolically. So how do you link them to present-day emotions, as well as unresolved issues from your past?

Fear

Preparing Kids (and Parents!) for COVID Vaccines

By Rachel Zoffness Ph.D. on April 13, 2021 in Pain, Explained

As the day arrives for children to get vaccinated, how can parents and healthcare providers help kids navigate fear and pain?

As the day arrives for children to get vaccinated, how can parents and healthcare providers help kids navigate fear and pain?

Happiness

Write Your Epitaph and Create a Life of Purpose

By Zoe Weil M.A., M.T.S on April 13, 2021 in Becoming a Solutionary

Facing our mortality is much easier when we write our own epitaph and live accordingly. Plus it's a joyful, purposeful way to live.

Facing our mortality is much easier when we write our own epitaph and live accordingly. Plus it's a joyful, purposeful way to live.

Creativity

The Science of Live Theatre

By Steve Rathje on April 13, 2021 in Words Matter

Does seeing theatre change us? A new study shows the benefits of attending live theatre.

Does seeing theatre change us? A new study shows the benefits of attending live theatre.

Personality

The Toxic Factor that Narcissists and Psychopaths Share

By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on April 13, 2021 in Fulfillment at Any Age

New research suggests that people high in narcissism and psychopathy share in "D," an underlying quality that explains both their grandiosity and lack of empathy.

New research suggests that people high in narcissism and psychopathy share in "D," an underlying quality that explains both their grandiosity and lack of empathy.

Therapy

Working With a Psychiatric Diagnosis in Therapy

By Karin Blak on April 13, 2021 in Demystifying Therapy

Have you wondered if therapy and psychiatry can complement one another? Here are a few pointers that will help explain how therapy is an essential part of recovery and reparation.

Have you wondered if therapy and psychiatry can complement one another? Here are a few pointers that will help explain how therapy is an essential part of recovery and reparation.

Health

What Chronically Ill Youth Know About Life With Restrictions

By Melissa Engel M.A. on April 13, 2021 in Too Young to Be Sick

Feeling like you've spent the last year sitting on the sidelines, just waiting to get back into the game of life? For young people with chronic illnesses, this is eternal reality.

Feeling like you've spent the last year sitting on the sidelines, just waiting to get back into the game of life? For young people with chronic illnesses, this is eternal reality.

Fear

Fear and Decision-Making During COVID-19

By Sandro Galea M.D. on April 13, 2021 in Talking About Health

On striking a balance between reason and fear.

On striking a balance between reason and fear.

Work

3 Ways Gen Z Can Help Address The Future of Work

By Scott Dust, Ph.D. on April 13, 2021 in What We Really Want in a Leader

The three biggest challenges of the next decade are AI, climate change, and diversity. Organizations that embrace Gen Z’s take on these topics will win in the long-term.

The three biggest challenges of the next decade are AI, climate change, and diversity. Organizations that embrace Gen Z’s take on these topics will win in the long-term.

Relationships

How Using Pornography May Affect Relationships

By Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. on April 13, 2021 in Why Bad Looks Good

Many couples consider or experiment with watching porn together. Does that seem to help or harm their relationship?

Many couples consider or experiment with watching porn together. Does that seem to help or harm their relationship?

Work

Trust: Once Common, Now a Luxury, and How to Restore It

By Laura Berger and Glen Tibaldeo on April 13, 2021 in Radical Sabbatical

How to align your actions with words to build trust in the workplace.

How to align your actions with words to build trust in the workplace.

Loneliness

3 Types of Deep Abiding Loneliness

By Peg O'Connor Ph.D. on April 13, 2021 in Philosophy Stirred, Not Shaken

You can lose yourself and know it. You can lose yourself and not know it. Each is a cause of great anguish.

You can lose yourself and know it. You can lose yourself and not know it. Each is a cause of great anguish.

Stress

Create a Racial Stress Recovery Plan

By Lyrica Fils-Aimé LCSW-R, RPT-S on April 13, 2021 in The Gift of [Anti-Racist] Therapy

Racial trauma can occur on a regular basis. Help yourself and your clients by making a plan to restore well-being.

Racial trauma can occur on a regular basis. Help yourself and your clients by making a plan to restore well-being.

Social Life

Does It Have To Be Us Against Them?

By Glenn C. Altschuler Ph.D. on April 13, 2021 in This Is America

Can Americans adopt a new way to address conflict that is more satisfying than fighting, running away or staying silent?

Can Americans adopt a new way to address conflict that is more satisfying than fighting, running away or staying silent?

Resilience

What I Learned From William Duvall About Determination

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

Exercising determination in pursuing your passion will likely lead to benefits that are well worth the time, effort and sacrifice you put in.

Exercising determination in pursuing your passion will likely lead to benefits that are well worth the time, effort and sacrifice you put in.

Relationships

Compassion Privilege: Why Caring People Are Sometimes Unkind

By Melanie Joy Ph.D. on April 13, 2021 in Relational Literacy

Does having more compassion than others make you a better person? Part 1 of 3.

Does having more compassion than others make you a better person? Part 1 of 3.

Creativity

The Benefits of Giving Yourself a Break

By Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on April 13, 2021 in Emotional Fitness

Like many creative people, I sometimes get bored with my “art” and have to take a break. Stepping back can be a great way to unblock your creativity.

Like many creative people, I sometimes get bored with my “art” and have to take a break. Stepping back can be a great way to unblock your creativity.

Work

Remotely Happy

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on April 13, 2021 in How To Do Life

Upsides of the Zoom-centric worklife.

Upsides of the Zoom-centric worklife.

Child Development

Spring Is Time for a Check-Up on Family Well-Being

By Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D. on April 12, 2021 in Promoting Student Well-Being

Does your family's well-being need a check-up? Here are simple ways to adjust your strategies.

Does your family's well-being need a check-up? Here are simple ways to adjust your strategies.

Animal Behavior

The Downside of Myths About Dogs

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on April 12, 2021 in Animal Emotions

When myths about how dogs "should" behave are presented as facts and used to inform people about what's "good" or "bad" about their dog or themselves, it's a loss for all.

When myths about how dogs "should" behave are presented as facts and used to inform people about what's "good" or "bad" about their dog or themselves, it's a loss for all.

Social Life

Why Happiness Isn't Always an Individual Affair

By Joachim I Krueger Ph.D. on April 12, 2021 in One Among Many

If you are unhappy, blame society, and take a walk on the beach.

If you are unhappy, blame society, and take a walk on the beach.

Behavioral Economics

The Psychology of Jeff Bezos and the 10,000-Year Clock

By Matt Johnson Ph.D. on April 12, 2021 in Mind, Brain, and Value

How does thinking about the very long-term future impact our psychology?

How does thinking about the very long-term future impact our psychology?