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

Springtime Means 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? Simple ways to adjust your strategies, no matter the age

Does your family's well-being need a check-up? Simple ways to adjust your strategies, no matter the age

Animal Behavior

Tales that Wag the Dog

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

When myths—stories 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—stories 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

Le Bonheur à la Bourgeoise

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

What would compel someone to invest time and money in building a 10,000 Year Clock? To find out, we have to explore the psychology of VERY long-term thinking

What would compel someone to invest time and money in building a 10,000 Year Clock? To find out, we have to explore the psychology of VERY long-term thinking

Relationships

Princes Harry and William Can Reconcile, If They Want To

By Geoffrey Greif Ph.D. on April 12, 2021 in Buddy System

Philip's funeral is a chance to move forward for Princes Harry and William.

Philip's funeral is a chance to move forward for Princes Harry and William.

Anxiety

A Look at the Consequences of Perfectionism

By Mel Schwartz L.C.S.W. on April 12, 2021 in A Shift of Mind

Is your pursuit of perfection causing you or others stress?

Is your pursuit of perfection causing you or others stress?

Emotional Validation

Silence Is More Complicated Than You Think

By Caroline Leavitt on April 12, 2021 in Runs in the Family

I was silenced as a child and it cost me. But now, test-driving speaking out has opened a whole new world.

I was silenced as a child and it cost me. But now, test-driving speaking out has opened a whole new world.

Resilience

What Can Help Us to Cope Better as the Pandemic Continues?

By Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy. on April 12, 2021 in Crisis on Earth

As the pandemic continues leaving us with a deep sense of uncertainty about the future, what is the one ability that will help us most, but is difficult to access when stressed?

As the pandemic continues leaving us with a deep sense of uncertainty about the future, what is the one ability that will help us most, but is difficult to access when stressed?

Parenting

What the Still Face Experiment Teaches Us About Distracted Parenting

By Michelle Tangeman LMFT, BCBA on April 12, 2021 in Thriving Toddler

While the Still Face experiment shows how a parent's attentiveness can impact a baby's emotional development, the study's findings should not be overgeneralized.

While the Still Face experiment shows how a parent's attentiveness can impact a baby's emotional development, the study's findings should not be overgeneralized.

Parenting

Body Impossible: Relentless Online Pressures for Girls

By Laura Choate Ed.D., LPC on April 12, 2021 in Girls, Women, and Wellness

Concerned about the pressure your daughter feels to measure up to today's skinny, sculpted, and sexy beauty ideals? Helping her understand her social media use can help.

Concerned about the pressure your daughter feels to measure up to today's skinny, sculpted, and sexy beauty ideals? Helping her understand her social media use can help.

The film "Sound of Metal" accurately displays the anguish of hearing loss, but its one-sided portrayal of the hearing loss experience left me cold.

Psychiatry

How Having Poor Mental Health Resources Harms Children Seeking Help

By Lea Lis MD on April 12, 2021 in The Shameless Psychiatrist

Despite greater acceptance of mental health struggles, our healthcare systems have been hard-pressed to make it easier for patients to receive the care they need.

Despite greater acceptance of mental health struggles, our healthcare systems have been hard-pressed to make it easier for patients to receive the care they need.

You can help your kids overcome the challenges of being siblings, no matter how far apart they are in age.

Animal Behavior

Do School Closures Cause a Surge In Dog Bites to Children?

By Hal Herzog Ph.D. on April 12, 2021 in Animals and Us

In the wake of pandemic stay-at-home orders, the number of children who suffered dog bites sky-rocketed. The question is why?

In the wake of pandemic stay-at-home orders, the number of children who suffered dog bites sky-rocketed. The question is why?

Happiness

Excelling at the School of Happiness

By Robert Puff Ph.D. on April 12, 2021 in Meditation for Modern Life

The school of happiness is a program that spans over the course of our entire lives.

The school of happiness is a program that spans over the course of our entire lives.

Politics

The Language of Liberals

By Dylan Selterman Ph.D. on April 12, 2021 in The Resistance Hypothesis

Progressive activists need a good lesson in moral perception and social psychology.

Progressive activists need a good lesson in moral perception and social psychology.

Stress

How to Cope With Pandemic Stress During Pregnancy

By Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC on April 12, 2021 in A Modern Mentality

Individuals who are pregnant during the pandemic may be more at-risk for mental health concerns. This is part 2 in a series of self-care tips provided to help promote coping.

Individuals who are pregnant during the pandemic may be more at-risk for mental health concerns. This is part 2 in a series of self-care tips provided to help promote coping.

Ethics and Morality

The Problem With Merely “Respecting” Diversity

By Anthony Silard Ph.D. on April 12, 2021 in The Art of Living Free

If respect for diversity brings about change, why is MLK’s dream still so poignantly unrealized?

If respect for diversity brings about change, why is MLK’s dream still so poignantly unrealized?

Depression

The SSRI Experience: 30 Days on Lexapro

By Alex Dimitriu M.D. on April 12, 2021 in Psychiatry and Sleep

Making the decision to take a psychiatric medication is a tough one. We explored what the first 30 days of treatment with an SSRI are like using a fictional case.

Making the decision to take a psychiatric medication is a tough one. We explored what the first 30 days of treatment with an SSRI are like using a fictional case.

Diet

Stop Overeating by Striving for Superiority

By Glenn Livingston Ph.D. on April 12, 2021 in Never Binge Again

It's natural to compare ourselves to the "average" other person on body image and health behaviors. Unfortunately, in modern society, being average leads to horrendous health outcomes.

It's natural to compare ourselves to the "average" other person on body image and health behaviors. Unfortunately, in modern society, being average leads to horrendous health outcomes.

Philosophy

Why Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Theory Is Not Quite Right

By Robert Enright Ph.D. on April 12, 2021 in The Forgiving Life

Without ascribing justice as a central virtue to his psychosocial stages, Erikson omitted perhaps the key variable for harmonious relations in families and in communities.

Without ascribing justice as a central virtue to his psychosocial stages, Erikson omitted perhaps the key variable for harmonious relations in families and in communities.

Therapy

There Is No "Killer" Therapy App

By Hannah Zeavin, Ph.D. on April 12, 2021 in Remote Relations

What happens when therapy is appified?

What happens when therapy is appified?

Media

A Psychologist’s Perspective on Watching the Chauvin Trial

By Erlanger A. Turner Ph.D. on April 12, 2021 in The Race to Good Health

Psychological studies show that witnessing police violence against unarmed Black Americans can have a negative impact on mental health among the Black community.

Psychological studies show that witnessing police violence against unarmed Black Americans can have a negative impact on mental health among the Black community.

Considering design options? Carefully weigh the effects of curving and straight lines.

Therapy

Serious Money

By Jane Haynes Ph.D. on April 12, 2021 in The Seven Ages of Man

Have you ever wondered about the role money plays in therapy? I explore this complex and often problematic relationship.

Have you ever wondered about the role money plays in therapy? I explore this complex and often problematic relationship.

Depression

Who Hasn’t Suffered From Adjustment Disorders This Year?

By Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D. on April 12, 2021 in The Antidepressant Diet

The world is re-opening slowly and in increments. These last 12 months have been wrenching for most people, and that's appropriate.

The world is re-opening slowly and in increments. These last 12 months have been wrenching for most people, and that's appropriate.

Relationships

How Do We Know If Someone Likes Us?

By Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. on April 12, 2021 in Why Bad Looks Good

We routinely second-guess first impressions. Was that chemistry or wishful thinking? Research reveals how when talking, perceptions influence reality.

We routinely second-guess first impressions. Was that chemistry or wishful thinking? Research reveals how when talking, perceptions influence reality.