Depression

Is COVID-19 Triggering a Mental Health Crisis?

By Cami Rosso on August 11, 2020 in The Future Brain

Recent surveys show that people around the world are experiencing anxiety and depression due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recent surveys show that people around the world are experiencing anxiety and depression due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aging

Final Wishes

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on August 11, 2020 in How To Do Life

Clarifying and making known your intentions can add meaning to your life.

Clarifying and making known your intentions can add meaning to your life.

Gender

Pronoun Diversity

By Alex Stitt, LMHC on August 10, 2020 in Queer Counselor

Studying queer literature or LGBT psychology? Getting lost on all the pronoun terms? Here's a little history to help you out.

Studying queer literature or LGBT psychology? Getting lost on all the pronoun terms? Here's a little history to help you out.

Integrative Medicine

When Is the Size of Someone’s Pupils Like a Crystal Ball?

By Christopher Bergland on August 10, 2020 in The Athlete's Way

If the eyes are a window into the autonomic nervous system, new research suggests that changes in pupil diameter may be a way to forecast longevity in people with heart problems.

If the eyes are a window into the autonomic nervous system, new research suggests that changes in pupil diameter may be a way to forecast longevity in people with heart problems.

Stress

Are Stress and Anxiety Genetic?

By Kristen Fuller, M.D. on August 10, 2020 in Happiness Is a State of Mind

The pressure of stress generates the motivation we need to adjust our behavior, and stress could be either good or bad.

The pressure of stress generates the motivation we need to adjust our behavior, and stress could be either good or bad.

Work

You Can Improve Your Online Meeting Effectiveness

By Larry Stybel on August 10, 2020 in Platform for Success

Improve your impact during virtual interviews.

Improve your impact during virtual interviews.

It is more important than ever to overcome fear and maintain health. It may not always be easy, but it can be done.

Social Life

How Disability Pride Fights Ableism

By Kathleen Bogart Ph.D. on August 10, 2020 in Disability is Diversity

Disability pride was the foundation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. On the 30th anniversary of the ADA, why is disability pride still rare?

Disability pride was the foundation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. On the 30th anniversary of the ADA, why is disability pride still rare?

Sleep

Important Sleep-Friendly Work from Home Tips

By Michael J Breus Ph.D. on August 10, 2020 in Sleep Newzzz

Set yourself up for success with a home office that suits all of your needs.

Set yourself up for success with a home office that suits all of your needs.

Relationships

How to Know Which Friends to Keep

By Marisa Franco Ph.D. on August 10, 2020 in Platonic Love

It pays to stop and discern who we really want in our life.

It pays to stop and discern who we really want in our life.

Relationships

The Importance of Employee Recognition in a Pandemic

By Victor Lipman on August 10, 2020 in Mind of the Manager

How do employees feel about recognition in a COVID climate? Does it still matter, or do concerns like staying alive and employed take precedence? A new survey offers answers.

How do employees feel about recognition in a COVID climate? Does it still matter, or do concerns like staying alive and employed take precedence? A new survey offers answers.

Happiness

Accepting and Embracing the Solutions to Our Problems

By Robert Puff Ph.D. on August 10, 2020 in Meditation for Modern Life

We blame our own inertia when we stay in a job, a relationship, or a setting that no longer serves us well.

We blame our own inertia when we stay in a job, a relationship, or a setting that no longer serves us well.

Gender

Three Popular Myths About Transgender Youth

By Jack Turban MD MHS on August 10, 2020 in Political Minds

In the digital age, misinformation sadly flows as freely as truth. Transgender youth deserve the public to focus on accurate scientific information regarding their mental health.

In the digital age, misinformation sadly flows as freely as truth. Transgender youth deserve the public to focus on accurate scientific information regarding their mental health.

Stress

Crisis Fatigue and the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Michael Pittaro Ph.D. on August 10, 2020 in The Crime and Justice Doctor

Are you feeling depressed, anxious, and exhausted adjusting to our "new normal"?

Are you feeling depressed, anxious, and exhausted adjusting to our "new normal"?

Aging

Failing to Care for the Elderly Through COVID-19

By Polly Young-Eisendrath Ph.D. on August 10, 2020 in Living with Love

In 2020, I have seen so many travesties against elders and their dying that I have reassessed how their treatment affects and reflects on all of us.

In 2020, I have seen so many travesties against elders and their dying that I have reassessed how their treatment affects and reflects on all of us.

Eating Disorders

Is Fat Phobia in Medicine Harming Doctors and Patients?

By Karen Manias MBChB, Ph.D. on August 10, 2020 in Let Food Be Thy Medicine

Part 1: Implicit weight bias is pervasive in medicine. Doctors must take a hard look at our biases to recognise the harm we may inadvertently cause to ourselves and our patients.

Part 1: Implicit weight bias is pervasive in medicine. Doctors must take a hard look at our biases to recognise the harm we may inadvertently cause to ourselves and our patients.

Intelligence

The University of California and The SAT: Speaking the Truth?

By Andrew R. A. Conway Ph.D. on August 10, 2020 in Channel g

The University of California eliminated the SAT requirement. But why?

The University of California eliminated the SAT requirement. But why?

Child Development

Dogs May Be Good for Your Child's Development

By Jennifer Golbeck Ph.D. on August 10, 2020 in Your Online Secrets

Dogs can help kids develop better emotional and social behaviors.

Dogs can help kids develop better emotional and social behaviors.

Work

What Great Teams Have In Common

By David Burkus on August 10, 2020 in Creative Leadership

What are the common traits great teams share? Intellectual diversity, psychological safety, and a purpose worth fighting for.

What are the common traits great teams share? Intellectual diversity, psychological safety, and a purpose worth fighting for.

Anxiety

How to Cope With “Re-Entry Anxiety”

By Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on August 10, 2020 in The Chronicles of Infertility

Nervous about entering the world post-lockdown? Here are some tips to ease your anxiety.

Nervous about entering the world post-lockdown? Here are some tips to ease your anxiety.

Happiness

Does Using Your Phone Increase Your Happiness?

By Anthony Silard Ph.D. on August 10, 2020 in The Art of Living Free

A myth about the digital age is that we spend time on our phones because we enjoy them. The truth is that we spend time on our phones because we feel compelled to.

A myth about the digital age is that we spend time on our phones because we enjoy them. The truth is that we spend time on our phones because we feel compelled to.

Anxiety

The Pandemic May Make Your Sexual Anxiety Worse

By Elliot D. Cohen Ph.D. on August 10, 2020 in What Would Aristotle Do?

If you have sexual anxiety, the pandemic may be creating even more anxiety. Fortunately, there are still things you can do to safely improve your potential for sexual intimacy.

If you have sexual anxiety, the pandemic may be creating even more anxiety. Fortunately, there are still things you can do to safely improve your potential for sexual intimacy.

Environment

Dying in Earthquakes: A Tale of Umpteen Tremors

By Ilan Kelman Ph.D. on August 10, 2020 in Disaster By Choice

Deaths in earthquakes are not "natural disasters". We know how to design infrastructure to stop collapses in tremors. Political decisions determine whether or not we do so.

Deaths in earthquakes are not "natural disasters". We know how to design infrastructure to stop collapses in tremors. Political decisions determine whether or not we do so.

Self-Help

Temper Your Unneeded Fears Around Others

By Rick Hanson Ph.D. on August 10, 2020 in Your Wise Brain

Most of the time, people don't care what you're doing—you are just a bit player in their own personal drama. Or if they do care, it's a passing feeling.

Most of the time, people don't care what you're doing—you are just a bit player in their own personal drama. Or if they do care, it's a passing feeling.

Education

Back to School and Hearing Health

By Shari Eberts on August 10, 2020 in Life With Hearing Loss

Schools should take a more active role in teaching children to protect their hearing.

Schools should take a more active role in teaching children to protect their hearing.

Animal Behavior

"Animaladies: Gender, Animals, and Madness"

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on August 10, 2020 in Animal Emotions

An interview with Lori Gruen and Fiona Probyn-Rapsey about a new book linking ways in which "gender and animal rights activism are associated with sentiment and, often, insanity."

An interview with Lori Gruen and Fiona Probyn-Rapsey about a new book linking ways in which "gender and animal rights activism are associated with sentiment and, often, insanity."

Divorce

How to Manage Interactions With Your Ex After Divorce

By Elizabeth Cohen Ph.D. on August 10, 2020 in Divorce Course

After your divorce, there may be life events where you have to have extended contact with your ex.

After your divorce, there may be life events where you have to have extended contact with your ex.

CFS/ME is a condition that has baffled and divided the medical community for many years. Here, Dr. Young discusses new ways to think about and address this disease state.