Relationships

Two Decades of LGBTQ Relationships Research

By Karen L. Blair Ph.D. on September 29, 2022 in Inclusive Insight

To what extent is relationship science inclusive of LGBTQ+ experiences? A new review identifies the continued exclusion of LGBTQ+ relationships from two of the field's top journals.

To what extent is relationship science inclusive of LGBTQ+ experiences? A new review identifies the continued exclusion of LGBTQ+ relationships from two of the field's top journals.

Race and Ethnicity

Reflecting for Truth and Reconciliation Day

By Lauren Florko Ph.D. on September 29, 2022 in People, Planet, Profits

How to begin or continue your journey for Truth and Reconciliation Day.

How to begin or continue your journey for Truth and Reconciliation Day.

Animal Behavior

The Case for Animal Dreaming

By Kelly Bulkeley Ph.D, on September 29, 2022 in Dreaming in the Digital Age

Any truly scientific dream theory from now on must be a theory of multi-species dreaming, not just human dreaming.

Any truly scientific dream theory from now on must be a theory of multi-species dreaming, not just human dreaming.

Eating Disorders

The Gap Between Insight and Action: Causes and Responses

By Emily T. Troscianko on September 29, 2022 in A Hunger Artist

The ease and satisfaction of interpretation and the devaluing of practical relative to intellectual change are avoidable contributors to paralysis.

The ease and satisfaction of interpretation and the devaluing of practical relative to intellectual change are avoidable contributors to paralysis.

Happiness

Can Death Bring You Back to Life?

By Jodi Wellman MAPP on September 29, 2022 in 4,000 Mondays

Is it possible that the idea of your death is the very thing that might help you live like you mean it?

Is it possible that the idea of your death is the very thing that might help you live like you mean it?

Relationships

Understanding Why People Talk Too Much

By Robert N. Kraft Ph.D. on September 29, 2022 in Defining Memories

Strategies for managing excessive talking from the perspective of the over-talker.

Strategies for managing excessive talking from the perspective of the over-talker.

Self-Help

Your Happy Place

By Shawn M. Burn Ph.D. on September 29, 2022 in Presence of Mind

Thinking about your favorite place and the psychology of place attachment can relieve stress, improve mood, and promote empathy.

Thinking about your favorite place and the psychology of place attachment can relieve stress, improve mood, and promote empathy.

Personality

Am I Paranoid, or Is It Schizophrenia? Here’s the Difference

By Kevin Bennett Ph.D. on September 29, 2022 in Modern Minds

Paranoid personality disorder and paranoid schizophrenia sound similar but are two different psychological issues. Here's to distinguish the two.

Paranoid personality disorder and paranoid schizophrenia sound similar but are two different psychological issues. Here's to distinguish the two.

Media

Tweetable Wisdom From Distinguished Psychologists

By Richard Contrada Ph.D. on September 29, 2022 in A Little Knowledge...

These five weird but effective tips have broad relevance for us all.

These five weird but effective tips have broad relevance for us all.

Relationships

Am I on My Phone to Avoid Conflict With My Partner?

By Nicholas Balaisis Ph.D., RP on September 29, 2022 in Our Devices, Our Selves

Does the idea of conflict with your partner make you anxious? Why letting things lie isn't always best.

Does the idea of conflict with your partner make you anxious? Why letting things lie isn't always best.

Work

Well-Being at Work: Between Burnout and Quiet Quitting

By Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D. on September 29, 2022 in Positively Different

In a healthy workplace, performance and well-being are not in conflict. In fact, there is an element of performance within a scientific definition of well-being.

In a healthy workplace, performance and well-being are not in conflict. In fact, there is an element of performance within a scientific definition of well-being.

Philosophy

Derealization, Concern, and the Feeling of Reality

By John T. Maier Ph.D., MSW on September 29, 2022 in Philosophy and Therapy

Thinking about the psychiatric phenomenon of derealization sheds light on philosophical questions about our reality experience.

Thinking about the psychiatric phenomenon of derealization sheds light on philosophical questions about our reality experience.

Relationships

Scheduling Love: Can Romance Survive?

By Randi Gunther Ph.D. on September 29, 2022 in Rediscovering Love

Six possible behaviors you can implement for lasting love.

Six possible behaviors you can implement for lasting love.

Spirituality

Spirituality, Wellness, and Conspiracy Beliefs

By Ralph Lewis M.D. on September 29, 2022 in Finding Purpose

Why so many in the Spirituality and Wellness communities have been susceptible to conspiracy theories.

Why so many in the Spirituality and Wellness communities have been susceptible to conspiracy theories.

Career

5 Mistakes Leaders Make With Job Descriptions

By Geoff Smart, Ph.D. on September 29, 2022 in Work Smart

Advanced tactics for better hiring and performance coaching.

Advanced tactics for better hiring and performance coaching.

Parenting

3 Ways to Better Understand Your Child’s Overeating

By Amelia R Sherry MPH, RD, CDN, CDCES on September 29, 2022 in Positive Food Parenting

Are your kids' constant requests for food driving you nuts? A few adjustments may help satisfy them for good.

Are your kids' constant requests for food driving you nuts? A few adjustments may help satisfy them for good.

Happiness

When Are You Finally "Good Enough"?

By Gabriel Young Ph.D. on September 29, 2022 in Shrink Mindset

How much will you need to achieve before you're finally happy with who you are? Here are three steps to take control.

How much will you need to achieve before you're finally happy with who you are? Here are three steps to take control.

Resilience

No Matter How Painful the Events Precipitating a Transition, Hope Emerges

By Jamie Weiner Psy.D. on September 29, 2022 in Quest for Legitimacy

A Personal Perspective: Is the state of the world, Covid, upheaval, and uncertainty leaving you feeling betwixt and between?

A Personal Perspective: Is the state of the world, Covid, upheaval, and uncertainty leaving you feeling betwixt and between?

Education

3 Common Misconceptions About What Psychologists 'Do'

By Christopher Dwyer Ph.D. on September 29, 2022 in Thoughts on Thinking

Reading minds, digging up childhoods, and unrelenting focus on feelings isn't what psychology is about.

Reading minds, digging up childhoods, and unrelenting focus on feelings isn't what psychology is about.

Therapy

The Mysterious Case of Electroconvulsive Therapy

By Caroline Kamau Ph.D. on September 29, 2022 in The Science of Mental Health

Is it ethical to expose people's brains to electric currents, or can studies showing that ECT is effective in reducing some types of mental illness be trusted?

Is it ethical to expose people's brains to electric currents, or can studies showing that ECT is effective in reducing some types of mental illness be trusted?

Autism

Girls With Autism Face Three Times the Risk of Sexual Assault

By Robert T Muller Ph.D. on September 29, 2022 in Talking About Trauma

How various cognitive and social factors can put girls and women with ASD at higher risk for sexual assault.

How various cognitive and social factors can put girls and women with ASD at higher risk for sexual assault.

Ethics and Morality

To Women Who Changed the World: The Ethics of Mary Wollstonecraft

By Michael W. Austin Ph.D. on September 29, 2022 in Ethics for Everyone

Thoughts from the first feminist philosopher on ethics and female psychology.

Thoughts from the first feminist philosopher on ethics and female psychology.

Social Life

How to Handle Fairweather Friends

By Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS on September 29, 2022 in Invisible Bruises

Do you ever feel like you put more energy into your friendships than you get back? Empower yourself to get the friendships you deserve.

Do you ever feel like you put more energy into your friendships than you get back? Empower yourself to get the friendships you deserve.

Relationships

What ‘Being a Man’ in Your Relationship Really Means

By Mark Travers Ph.D. on September 29, 2022 in Social Instincts

Manning up is tricky terrain. Here’s how to achieve it in the face of stereotypes.

Manning up is tricky terrain. Here’s how to achieve it in the face of stereotypes.

Health

Why So Many Doctors Doubt Patients With Long Covid

By Yochai Re’em M.D. on September 29, 2022 in Long Covid Lessons

If you have Long COVID, there are reasons why your doctor may be treating you like it's all in your head.

If you have Long COVID, there are reasons why your doctor may be treating you like it's all in your head.

Stress

Dogs Really Do Know When We're Stressed

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on September 29, 2022 in Animal Emotions

A study confirms that dogs can sniff out odors about our psychological states.

A study confirms that dogs can sniff out odors about our psychological states.

Resilience

Why Quick-Fix Resilience Doesn’t Work 

By Bruce Daisley on September 29, 2022 in Finding Fortitude

In the face of the burnout epidemic, demands for resilience courses have soared. These efforts to train individuals to be resilient may be missing the real source of the trait.

In the face of the burnout epidemic, demands for resilience courses have soared. These efforts to train individuals to be resilient may be missing the real source of the trait.

Relationships

Grab Your Coat, It’s Breakup Season

By Jon Patrick Hatcher M.A. on September 29, 2022 in State of Anxiety

Just as the brain is hardwired to fall in love, it also has a mechanism that helps us fall out of love and move along. These tactics could help.

Just as the brain is hardwired to fall in love, it also has a mechanism that helps us fall out of love and move along. These tactics could help.

ADHD

Are You a High Performing Professional Struggling With ADHD?

By Jim Dhrymes MD on September 29, 2022 in Reports from the Front Lines

Highly intelligent individuals may develop compensatory behaviors to succeed, not even recognizing their ADHD. Until reaching a point when it becomes too challenging to manage.

Highly intelligent individuals may develop compensatory behaviors to succeed, not even recognizing their ADHD. Until reaching a point when it becomes too challenging to manage.