Intelligence

Creating Mini Brains from Stem Cells Gets Automated

By Cami Rosso on December 04, 2022 in The Future Brain

AWS IoT Autoculture platform automates the growing of brain organoids, paving the way for precision robotics for accelerating neuroscience research and discoveries in the future.

AWS IoT Autoculture platform automates the growing of brain organoids, paving the way for precision robotics for accelerating neuroscience research and discoveries in the future.

ADHD

ADHD in Therapists

By Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on December 04, 2022 in A New Beginning

Therapists play a large role in helping people with ADHD manage associated mental health symptoms. What does ADHD look like in therapists themselves?

Therapists play a large role in helping people with ADHD manage associated mental health symptoms. What does ADHD look like in therapists themselves?

Self-Help

What’s So Hard About Saying 'This Is Hard'?

By Sandra Parker Ph.D. on December 04, 2022 in Embracing Unrest

Why aren’t we all practicing self-compassion more?

Why aren’t we all practicing self-compassion more?

Ketamine

Using Ketamine to Treat Anorexia

By Melinda Karth M.S., M.A. on December 04, 2022 in The Neuroscience of Eating Disorders

Ketamine is emerging as a possible treatment for anorexia. But why might this drug be effective and how does it fit into the bigger treatment picture?

Ketamine is emerging as a possible treatment for anorexia. But why might this drug be effective and how does it fit into the bigger treatment picture?

Parenting

3 Troubling TikTok Challenges Every Parent Should Know About

By Kailey Spina Horan, Ph.D., LMHC on December 04, 2022 in The Reality of Gen Z

Does your child use TikTok? Learn how to keep them safe from these three recent challenges sweeping the nation.

Does your child use TikTok? Learn how to keep them safe from these three recent challenges sweeping the nation.

Addiction

A 'Damp' Approach to Drinking Is Becoming Popular

By Peg O'Connor Ph.D. on December 04, 2022 in Philosophy Stirred, Not Shaken

Many people are willing to reduce or change their alcohol consumption but not be abstinent. Is this a good thing?

Many people are willing to reduce or change their alcohol consumption but not be abstinent. Is this a good thing?

Creativity

Looking at the World with New Eyes

By Steve Taylor Ph.D. on December 04, 2022 in Out of the Darkness

A Personal Perspective: When our surroundings are familiar, we barely pay attention to them. But sometimes there is a shift, and we gain access to a more intense reality.

A Personal Perspective: When our surroundings are familiar, we barely pay attention to them. But sometimes there is a shift, and we gain access to a more intense reality.

Media

Why Christmas Movies Make Us Feel Good

By Pamela B. Rutledge Ph.D., M.B.A. on December 04, 2022 in Positively Media

Start the holidays with a Christmas movie. They are formulaic, predictable, and cheesy. And they can boost your mood, bust your stress and give you hope.

Start the holidays with a Christmas movie. They are formulaic, predictable, and cheesy. And they can boost your mood, bust your stress and give you hope.

Self-Help

How to Not Screw Up Your New Year's Resolutions

By Michael Alcee Ph.D. on December 04, 2022 in Live Life Creatively

A Personal Perspective: Nearly all of us give up our resolutions early on.

A Personal Perspective: Nearly all of us give up our resolutions early on.

Relationships

People and Pets: Why We Love Our Animal Friends

By Thomas Henricks Ph.D. on December 04, 2022 in The Pathways of Experience

My students argue that pets are "nicer than people." Is that true?

My students argue that pets are "nicer than people." Is that true?

Eating Disorders

Clinical Services for Eating Disorders in All Ages

By Riccardo Dalle Grave M.D. on December 04, 2022 in Eating Disorders: The Facts

All-age clinical services for eating disorders can overcome many problems associated with the transition from adolescent to adult clinical services

All-age clinical services for eating disorders can overcome many problems associated with the transition from adolescent to adult clinical services

Therapy

Can Someone With BPD or NPD Change?

By Beverly Engel L.M.F.T. on December 04, 2022 in The Compassion Chronicles

It is possible for those who suffer from BPD or NPD to change, but many people struggle to let down their defensive walls and become vulnerable.

It is possible for those who suffer from BPD or NPD to change, but many people struggle to let down their defensive walls and become vulnerable.

Self-Help

Growth Requires Unlearning as Much as Learning

By Gregg Levoy on December 04, 2022 in Passion!

Growth requires the willingness to let go of habits, mindsets, and behaviors that no longer work.

Growth requires the willingness to let go of habits, mindsets, and behaviors that no longer work.

Trauma

Moral Imagination and "Unhope" After Trauma

By Jeffrey Jay Ph.D. on December 04, 2022 in Menders

Moral imagination, following devastation, can either seek an escape from vulnerability or enlargement of self to live embracing frailty.

Moral imagination, following devastation, can either seek an escape from vulnerability or enlargement of self to live embracing frailty.

Relationships

Abused Men: Five Painful Issues They Face

By Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on December 03, 2022 in The Teen Doctor

You may be able to help male victims of intimate partner violence.

You may be able to help male victims of intimate partner violence.

Memory

3 Steps to Grasp the Meaning of First Memories

By Arthur J. Clark Ed.D. on December 03, 2022 in Dawn of Memories

Three steps that can help make meaning of early life memories.

Three steps that can help make meaning of early life memories.

Intelligence

AI and Multiomics Identify Cancer Biomarker and Drug Target

By Cami Rosso on December 03, 2022 in The Future Brain

AI-enabled multiomics platform can identify novel biomarkers for new therapeutic targets from gene expression signatures in cancer-associated diseases.

AI-enabled multiomics platform can identify novel biomarkers for new therapeutic targets from gene expression signatures in cancer-associated diseases.

Resilience

What Does It Mean to Be a Resilient Parent?

By Tzivy Reiter LCSW on December 03, 2022 in The Resilient Parent

Are you modeling resiliency for your children? Here are a few tips to get you started.

Are you modeling resiliency for your children? Here are a few tips to get you started.

Trauma

We Are All Mothers: How Trauma Survivors Empathize and Inspire

By Jeffrey Jay Ph.D. on December 03, 2022 in Menders

"Menders" embody and reveal our common compassion despite devastation.

"Menders" embody and reveal our common compassion despite devastation.

Autism

Finding Your Way Through Neurodiversity

By Imi Lo on December 03, 2022 in Living with Emotional Intensity

You might have always felt different without knowing why. You might be called “weird” or “too much” for others. The spectrum of autism may explain some of your challenges.

You might have always felt different without knowing why. You might be called “weird” or “too much” for others. The spectrum of autism may explain some of your challenges.

Creativity

The Creative Lives of Dogs

By Jessica Pierce Ph.D. on December 03, 2022 in All Dogs Go to Heaven

A new book on the creative lives of animals invites us to observe more closely, and nurture, the creative process in our canine companions.

A new book on the creative lives of animals invites us to observe more closely, and nurture, the creative process in our canine companions.

Freudian Psychology

Freud and Rilke on Loss and Getting Over

By Adrian Kreutz on December 03, 2022 in The Dyslexic Academic

Freud and Rilke presented us with two opposing models of loss and how to cope. They can help us, each in their own way, live through grief and mourning phases.

Freud and Rilke presented us with two opposing models of loss and how to cope. They can help us, each in their own way, live through grief and mourning phases.

Self-Help

What Terror Management Theory Teaches Us About Christmas

By Stephen Joseph Ph.D. on December 03, 2022 in What Doesn't Kill Us

Significant moments in our lives are often only seen in the rear mirror. They are rarely understood as significant at the time.

Significant moments in our lives are often only seen in the rear mirror. They are rarely understood as significant at the time.

Behavioral Economics

Mental Health Tips for Smarter Shopping This Holiday Season

By Mark Travers Ph.D. on December 03, 2022 in Social Instincts

Why holiday sales are so hard to resist.

Why holiday sales are so hard to resist.

Race and Ethnicity

The Science of Korean Beauty Products and Whiteness

By Paul Youngbin Kim Ph.D. on December 03, 2022 in Culture, Religion, and Psychology

What's the big deal about Jesus's race?

What's the big deal about Jesus's race?

Stress

Do You Have Trouble Letting Go?

By Timothy A Carey Ph.D. on December 03, 2022 in In Control

When there is no reason to hold on to something, it can slip away and have no more direct or visible impact on our lives.

When there is no reason to hold on to something, it can slip away and have no more direct or visible impact on our lives.

Aging

How to Make Retirement Your Golden Years

By Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on December 03, 2022 in Fixing Families

Like other life transitions, retirement brings challenges. Many struggle with a loss of identity and a sense of purpose. Here are tips on how to succeed.

Like other life transitions, retirement brings challenges. Many struggle with a loss of identity and a sense of purpose. Here are tips on how to succeed.

Relationships

What Are the Odds of Your Relationship Getting Better in Time?

By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on December 03, 2022 in Fulfillment at Any Age

When times are tough in a relationship, both partners might hope that things will work out. A new meta-analysis suggests what it might take to get over the rough patches.

When times are tough in a relationship, both partners might hope that things will work out. A new meta-analysis suggests what it might take to get over the rough patches.