Cognition

Ironic Effects of Mental Control

By Deming (Adam) Wang Ph.D. on April 21, 2021 in From Auto-Pilot to Manual Override

Having trouble controlling your attention? Here's why and what to do about it.

Having trouble controlling your attention? Here's why and what to do about it.

Work

6 Tools for Persuasion

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on April 21, 2021 in How To Do Life

Effective, ethical rhetorical tactics.

Effective, ethical rhetorical tactics.

Social Life

Tips for Post-Pandemic Life

By Konstantin Lukin Ph.D. on April 20, 2021 in The Man Cave

Skills and coping mechanisms to help us all adjust to our "new normal."

Skills and coping mechanisms to help us all adjust to our "new normal."

Health

COVID-19: Why Have Some Countries Fared Better than Others?

By Andrew G Ryder Ph.D. on April 20, 2021 in Mental Health in Context

The COVID-19 situation is challenging no matter where you live, but some countries are doing much better than others. But why? A new study offers some important clues.

The COVID-19 situation is challenging no matter where you live, but some countries are doing much better than others. But why? A new study offers some important clues.

Child Development

5 Lessons from Working with Gang-Affiliated Children

By Steve Alexander, Jr. M.A., Ed.M., ARM, LMHC on April 20, 2021 in Opening the Door

Where do we go to find clinical justice for gang-affiliated children?

Where do we go to find clinical justice for gang-affiliated children?

Work

Navigating Discomfort at Work

By Amy Cooper Hakim Ph.D. on April 20, 2021 in Working With Difficult People

Follow these tips to navigate political dialogue at work.

Follow these tips to navigate political dialogue at work.

Resilience

COVID-19 Overwhelm: Yoga as Self-Care for Abuse Survivors

By Maureen O'Reilly-Landry Ph.D. on April 20, 2021 in Psychological Trauma, Coping, and Resilience

Abuse survivors are often triggered during the pandemic. A survivor of childhood sexual abuse shares research-based practices to reduce the overwhelm.

Abuse survivors are often triggered during the pandemic. A survivor of childhood sexual abuse shares research-based practices to reduce the overwhelm.

Sex

It's Never Too Late to Say No

By Jennifer Haupt on April 20, 2021 in One True Thing

I knew right away I didn't want to see him again but I agreed to another date anyway. Why? By Ann Garvin

I knew right away I didn't want to see him again but I agreed to another date anyway. Why? By Ann Garvin

Neuroscience

This Is Your Brain on Exercise

By Gary Wenk Ph.D. on April 20, 2021 in Your Brain on Food

The brain cares about exercise, just not always for the reasons that you might think.

The brain cares about exercise, just not always for the reasons that you might think.

Relationships

Improve Your Relationships by Using This One Skill

By Pamela D. Garcy Ph.D. on April 20, 2021 in Fearless You

Comfort, captivate, and enliven relationships by becoming an awesome listener.

Comfort, captivate, and enliven relationships by becoming an awesome listener.

Resilience

Feeling Better After the Bad

By Polly Campbell on April 20, 2021 in Imperfect Spirituality

It's been a hard year, but for some, the difficulties have led to growth, better family relationships, and new opportunities. Are you among them?

It's been a hard year, but for some, the difficulties have led to growth, better family relationships, and new opportunities. Are you among them?

Psychiatry

The Humility of Caring for Physician-Patients

By Michael F. Myers M.D. on April 20, 2021 in Physician, Heal Thyself

Feeling a bit cocky? Looking after physician-patients will ease that.

Feeling a bit cocky? Looking after physician-patients will ease that.

Introversion

Secrets to Receiving Feedback: Insights for Introverts

By Nancy Ancowitz on April 20, 2021 in Self-Promotion for Introverts

An interview with Casey Carpenter of Speak & Own It Communications about how introverted leaders can receive feedback.

An interview with Casey Carpenter of Speak & Own It Communications about how introverted leaders can receive feedback.

Relationships

Healing a Broken Heart During the Pandemic

By Alina Liu Psy.D. on April 20, 2021 in A Therapist's Education

Heartbreak is a form of invisible loss that is often left unacknowledged by our society. How do we cope with the emotional pain of a breakup in the midst of a global pandemic?

Heartbreak is a form of invisible loss that is often left unacknowledged by our society. How do we cope with the emotional pain of a breakup in the midst of a global pandemic?

Relationships

Are We Really Narcissists Only Out for Ourselves?

By Anthony Silard Ph.D. on April 20, 2021 in The Art of Living Free

Could it be that we claim to be self-interested even though in reality we are just as interested in the welfare of others, if not more?

Could it be that we claim to be self-interested even though in reality we are just as interested in the welfare of others, if not more?

Attachment

Working Through Attachment Issues in Adult Relationships

By Teyhou Smyth Ph.D., LMFT on April 20, 2021 in Living with Finesse

Recognizing patterns and exploring triggers.

Recognizing patterns and exploring triggers.

Self-Help

8 Mix-and-Match Ingredients for a Tailored Be-Well Plan

By Christopher Bergland on April 20, 2021 in The Athlete's Way

A new meta-analysis of 419 studies identifies eight different psychological interventions that can be tailored to help improve mental well-being.

A new meta-analysis of 419 studies identifies eight different psychological interventions that can be tailored to help improve mental well-being.

Relationships

Scenes of Mundane Polyamorous Life

By Elisabeth A. Sheff Ph.D., CSE on April 20, 2021 in The Polyamorists Next Door

A new photography project makes clear how crucial emotional intimacy is for successful consensual nonmonogamy.

A new photography project makes clear how crucial emotional intimacy is for successful consensual nonmonogamy.

Addiction

Like Father, Like Son

By Anderson Spickard Jr., M.D. on April 20, 2021 in The Craving Brain

“If you stay on this road, you’ll lose your better self and become the very thing you fear.”

“If you stay on this road, you’ll lose your better self and become the very thing you fear.”

Health

Tradeoffs, Inequality, Social Media, Division, and COVID

By Sandro Galea M.D. on April 20, 2021 in Talking About Health

Key lessons from the past year.

Key lessons from the past year.

Diet

Does Being Told to Lose Weight Actually Help?

By Kristen A Carter M.S. on April 20, 2021 in Health and Human Nature

The idea of trying to lose weight can make many people cringe. Getting a doctor’s advice doesn't always help. Here’s what could change that.

The idea of trying to lose weight can make many people cringe. Getting a doctor’s advice doesn't always help. Here’s what could change that.

Autism

Autism or Schizoid Personality Disorder?

By Anthony D. Smith LMHC on April 20, 2021 in Up and Running

Socially-disengaged, emotionally-detached, hard to understand. Sounds a lot like like autism. But is it?

Socially-disengaged, emotionally-detached, hard to understand. Sounds a lot like like autism. But is it?

Health

Have You Learned the Lessons of the Pandemic?

By Atalanta Beaumont on April 20, 2021 in Handy Hints for Humans

We must learn from the pandemic or perish.

We must learn from the pandemic or perish.

Resilience

Why Kids Need to Go Play and Get Uncomfortable

By Becky Diamond on April 20, 2021 in Risking It

Independence, resilience, and empathy are more important for kids than any trophy or grade.

Independence, resilience, and empathy are more important for kids than any trophy or grade.

Self-Help

10 Vital Life Lessons From 30 Years of Exercising

By Michelle P. Maidenberg Ph.D., MPH, LCSW-R, CGP on April 20, 2021 in Being Your Best Self

Studies show that exercising delivers vast physiological and psychological benefits. Here are 10 that can positively contribute to everyday life.

Studies show that exercising delivers vast physiological and psychological benefits. Here are 10 that can positively contribute to everyday life.

Forgiveness

6 Things to Consider Before Reconciling with an Ex

By Robert Enright Ph.D. on April 20, 2021 in The Forgiving Life

Breaking up with a partner can lead to hesitancy about to the relationship. These points of reflection can assist you in making the decision.

Breaking up with a partner can lead to hesitancy about to the relationship. These points of reflection can assist you in making the decision.

Anxiety

Stressed About Leaving Your Pandemic Cocoon?

By Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. on April 20, 2021 in Lifetime Connections

Not everyone is going to be eager to gather in groups as the world opens back up. What's normal and not normal as we approach our return to socializing?

Not everyone is going to be eager to gather in groups as the world opens back up. What's normal and not normal as we approach our return to socializing?

Trauma

Risk of Revictimization From Untreated Trauma

By Carol A. Lambert, MSW on April 20, 2021 in Mind Games

One traumatic event can make us vulnerable to subsequent victimization.

One traumatic event can make us vulnerable to subsequent victimization.