Media

It's Okay to Feel Mixed About "Cuties"

By Sarah M. Coyne on September 18, 2020 in The Right Media Mindset

Here's how science can help navigate the Neflix controversy.

Here's how science can help navigate the Neflix controversy.

Sleep

Dream Sleep Helps Older and Younger Brains in Different Ways

By Christopher Bergland on September 18, 2020 in The Athlete's Way

Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep helps the developing brain in unique ways up until about the age of 2-and-a-half. As we get older, the role of dream sleep continues to evolve.

Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep helps the developing brain in unique ways up until about the age of 2-and-a-half. As we get older, the role of dream sleep continues to evolve.

Don't believe the hype. You can feel okay, even in the midst of 2020.

Work

Tips For Effective Teaching Online and Offline

By Alison Jane Martingano Ph.D. on September 18, 2020 in What Do You Mean?

Some teaching activities are actually better suited to online methods, whereas others require in-person instruction. Design your syllabus to get the best of both worlds.

Some teaching activities are actually better suited to online methods, whereas others require in-person instruction. Design your syllabus to get the best of both worlds.

Psychiatry

Psychiatry’s Balancing Act Between Coercion and Neglect

By David Rettew M.D. on September 18, 2020 in ABCs of Child Psychiatry

Some say our mental health system is too forceful, other’s say it’s too passive. Is there a middle ground for all?

Some say our mental health system is too forceful, other’s say it’s too passive. Is there a middle ground for all?

Sex

Beyond the Kink Rumors

By Elyssa Rice LMFT on September 18, 2020 in Kink Outside the Box

What happens when you look beyond the rumors about the kink community? The consequences may be more life- altering than you think.

What happens when you look beyond the rumors about the kink community? The consequences may be more life- altering than you think.

Resilience

Why Failure is Your Ally

By Bryan E. Robinson Ph.D. on September 18, 2020 in The Right Mindset

Why failure is your friend and how you can harness it to achieve a successful outcome.

Why failure is your friend and how you can harness it to achieve a successful outcome.

Loneliness

The Lonely Pandemic Girl

By Lea Lis MD on September 18, 2020 in The Shameless Psychiatrist

The pandemic may be especially difficult for girls, who are hard-wired to be social from birth.

The pandemic may be especially difficult for girls, who are hard-wired to be social from birth.

Education

Why Holocaust Education Matters

By Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on September 18, 2020 in The First Impression

Recently published survey regarding knowledge of the Holocaust reveals disturbingly low knowledge among younger adults.

Recently published survey regarding knowledge of the Holocaust reveals disturbingly low knowledge among younger adults.

Did you see the news last week? Pope Francis made a sex-positive statement about sex and pleasure. Here are this sex therapist's thoughts about it.

Trauma

The Healing Journey: Learning to Process Trauma

By Nancy J. Kislin, LCSW, MFT on September 18, 2020 in Family and Trauma

How a phone scam triggered a childhood trauma.

How a phone scam triggered a childhood trauma.

Work

The Curious Crisis Leader

By Leonard J. Marcus, Ph.D., and Eric J. McNulty on September 18, 2020 in How to Lead When It Matters Most

Leaders in crisis and change are well-served by systematically and intentionally accumulating knowledge. The failure to do creates blind spots that can hinder effectiveness.

Leaders in crisis and change are well-served by systematically and intentionally accumulating knowledge. The failure to do creates blind spots that can hinder effectiveness.

Stress

Why Don't I Feel Rested After a Break at Work?

By Gail Golden MBA, Ph.D. on September 18, 2020 in Curating Your Life

Times are stressful. One of my clients expressed new feelings of daily strain. We found out that the way he took breaks was negatively affecting his life.

Times are stressful. One of my clients expressed new feelings of daily strain. We found out that the way he took breaks was negatively affecting his life.

Relationships

Fresh Findings Friday! Better Relationships Through Meaning

By Michael F Steger Ph.D. on September 18, 2020 in The Meaning in Life

We all want better friendships, romance, and social lives. Could meaning be the answer?

We all want better friendships, romance, and social lives. Could meaning be the answer?

When was the last time your adult children really talked to you?

Evolutionary Psychology

PsychTable: Collecting Evidence for Evolutionary Psychology

By Nathan H. Lents, Ph.D. on September 18, 2020 in Beastly Behavior

The field of evolutionary psychology is still young and controversial. Two scientists are helping it mature through a database for easy access to the strongest research.

The field of evolutionary psychology is still young and controversial. Two scientists are helping it mature through a database for easy access to the strongest research.

Resilience

Lessons on Resilience From LA County During COVID-19

By Jamie D. Aten Ph.D. on September 18, 2020 in Hope + Resilience

Here are some strategies for cultivating resilience during the pandemic.

Here are some strategies for cultivating resilience during the pandemic.

Suicide

Lessons Learned from a Patient Suicide Attempt

By Shauna H Springer Ph.D. on September 18, 2020 in Free-Range Psychology

After an attempted suicide by a patient, good clinicians often grapple with a range of difficult emotions and mentally anguishing questions.

After an attempted suicide by a patient, good clinicians often grapple with a range of difficult emotions and mentally anguishing questions.

Cognition

The Power of Prayer: "It’s All About Breathing"

By Greg O'Brien on September 18, 2020 in On Pluto

While my thoughts may be a bolus of contradictions, the handle of life today is burning with inconsistencies.

While my thoughts may be a bolus of contradictions, the handle of life today is burning with inconsistencies.

Anxiety

"When I Was 14, I Did Something Terrible"

By Caroline Leavitt on September 18, 2020 in Runs in the Family

How can I stop being haunted for something terrible I did when I was fourteen?

How can I stop being haunted for something terrible I did when I was fourteen?

Politics

What is Polarization?

By Kevin Dorst, Ph.D. on September 18, 2020 in Reasonably Polarized

There are three distinct senses in which the United States has become increasingly "polarized."

There are three distinct senses in which the United States has become increasingly "polarized."

Narcissism

Why is Narcissistic Rage So Shocking?

By Claire Jack Ph.D. on September 18, 2020 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Narcissistic rage is extreme, intense, and completely unjustified to anyone except the narcissist themselves. What should you do if you're on the receiving end of narcissistic rage?

Narcissistic rage is extreme, intense, and completely unjustified to anyone except the narcissist themselves. What should you do if you're on the receiving end of narcissistic rage?

Psychiatry

Chocolate, Cannabis, and Borderline Personality Disorder

By Gary L. Wenk Ph.D. on September 18, 2020 in Your Brain on Food

A chemical found in chocolate that is also made by your brain gets metabolized too quickly due to a simple gene mutation, leading to uncontrollable anger and aggression.

A chemical found in chocolate that is also made by your brain gets metabolized too quickly due to a simple gene mutation, leading to uncontrollable anger and aggression.

Child Development

Do You Have a Child Who Says "NO!" to Trying Anything New?

By Claire Lerner LCSW-C on September 18, 2020 in Zero to Six

Highly sensitive children tend to be more fearful and cautious. They rely heavily on predictability and resist anything new. Staying in their comfort zone is a coping mechanism.

Highly sensitive children tend to be more fearful and cautious. They rely heavily on predictability and resist anything new. Staying in their comfort zone is a coping mechanism.

Gender

Let's Talk About Sex... and Gender Relations

By John G. Cottone Ph.D. on September 18, 2020 in The Cube

The Technological Revolution has enabled women to compete equally with men in most careers, leading to a gender tug-of-war over whose rules, expectations, and norms should prevail.

The Technological Revolution has enabled women to compete equally with men in most careers, leading to a gender tug-of-war over whose rules, expectations, and norms should prevail.

Creativity

Is Repetition the Key to Daily Practice—or Its Killer?

By Eric R. Maisel Ph.D. on September 18, 2020 in Rethinking Mental Health

Whatever you want to get accomplished, whether that's writing your screenplay or getting ready for your gallery show, nothing helps more than mastering daily practice.

Whatever you want to get accomplished, whether that's writing your screenplay or getting ready for your gallery show, nothing helps more than mastering daily practice.

Sport and Competition

Bruce Wayne, Too, Wonders What Would Batman Do

By E. Paul Zehr Ph.D. on September 18, 2020 in Black Belt Brain

You and I can enhance our capabilities when we imagine Batman over our shoulders telling us “you can do it.” Or maybe “you will do it—or else.”

You and I can enhance our capabilities when we imagine Batman over our shoulders telling us “you can do it.” Or maybe “you will do it—or else.”

Stress

Immunity and the Mind: 7 Steps

By Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on September 18, 2020 in Inner Source

What can work to both balance your mood and support your immunity?

What can work to both balance your mood and support your immunity?

Sleep

7 Hours of Sleep: The New Gold Standard?

By Alex Dimitriu M.D. on September 18, 2020 in Psychiatry and Sleep

How much sleep is needed each day for maximum performance and overall good health?

How much sleep is needed each day for maximum performance and overall good health?