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Chronic Illness

Dating With a Chronic Illness

Jennifer Caspari Ph.D. on March 15, 2025 in Living Well When Your Body Doesn't Cooperate

The challenges of dating can be amplified when living with a chronic illness or disability, but practical strategies can help with navigating this potentially stressful process.

The challenges of dating can be amplified when living with a chronic illness or disability, but practical strategies can help with navigating this potentially stressful process.

Transgender

Meet the Queer Psychologists Bringing Therapy Into Theater

Richard Brouillette LCSW on March 15, 2025 in Flipping Out

In improvised performances, two Australian psychologists took turns playing the roles of therapist and client on successive nights.

In improvised performances, two Australian psychologists took turns playing the roles of therapist and client on successive nights.

Artificial Intelligence

The AI Oscillation Trap: Stuck Between AI and Autonomy

John Nosta on March 15, 2025 in The Digital Self

As AI advances, we must balance reliance and resilience to ensure that stepping back remains a choice, not a precarious fall.

As AI advances, we must balance reliance and resilience to ensure that stepping back remains a choice, not a precarious fall.

Mental Health Stigma

Youth Advocacy for Mental Health and Wellbeing

Ilan Kelman Ph.D. on March 15, 2025 in Disaster By Choice

Youth advocates and experienced advocates can work together to learn from each other about supporting mental health and wellbeing.

Youth advocates and experienced advocates can work together to learn from each other about supporting mental health and wellbeing.

Self-Sabotage

When Does Self-Sufficiency Become Self-Sabotage?

Lauren Palumbo, LMHC on March 15, 2025 in The Paradox of Strength

Independence is a strength until it starts holding you back. Learn how to recognize when self-reliance is working against you and how accepting support can improve your well-being.

Independence is a strength until it starts holding you back. Learn how to recognize when self-reliance is working against you and how accepting support can improve your well-being.

Happiness

Does Money Really Make Us Happier?

John Wilcox Ph.D. on March 15, 2025 in Rationality, Judgment, and Decision-Making

While income is undoubtedly important for happiness, we should not lose sight of its importance in the scheme of many other things that matter—and potentially much more so.

While income is undoubtedly important for happiness, we should not lose sight of its importance in the scheme of many other things that matter—and potentially much more so.

Shame

'Goodgirling': A Shame and Trauma-Based Ritual That Harms

Jennifer Gerlach LCSW on March 15, 2025 in Beyond Mental Health

An interview with trauma specialist and "Unapologetic" author Annalie Howling examines the strategies women use to suppress themselves and society uses to control them.

An interview with trauma specialist and "Unapologetic" author Annalie Howling examines the strategies women use to suppress themselves and society uses to control them.

Leadership

What Makes a Leader Exceptional?

Ben Bernstein Ph.D. on March 15, 2025 in Be Your Best

Exceptional leaders drive growth by transforming their own unproductive habits, embracing challenges, and valuing each team member's contribution. Do you have what it takes?

Exceptional leaders drive growth by transforming their own unproductive habits, embracing challenges, and valuing each team member's contribution. Do you have what it takes?

Motivation

Why Chasing Mastery Could Be Holding You Back

Jordan Grumet M.D. on March 15, 2025 in The Regret-Free Life

Chasing mastery? It might be holding you back. Discover why autonomy and purpose are the real keys to fulfillment—mastery might just be overrated!

Chasing mastery? It might be holding you back. Discover why autonomy and purpose are the real keys to fulfillment—mastery might just be overrated!

Relationships

3 Hidden Thoughts That Destroy Romantic Relationships

Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on March 15, 2025 in Liking the Child You Love

Are you aware of these three secret thoughts that may wreck your relationship without you knowing?

Are you aware of these three secret thoughts that may wreck your relationship without you knowing?

Artificial Intelligence

Educators Need to Know How AI Can Help Kids With Dyslexia

Coral PS Hoh Ph.D. on March 15, 2025 in Unlocking Language

As technology advances, will 'lifelong' brain conditions remain lifelone? The case of dyslexia shows how AI can change how we define, monitor and treat a neurodevelopmental disorder.

As technology advances, will 'lifelong' brain conditions remain lifelone? The case of dyslexia shows how AI can change how we define, monitor and treat a neurodevelopmental disorder.

Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome Revisited

Shannon Sauer-Zavala Ph.D. on March 15, 2025 in Self: Made

Feeling like a fraud, despite your success? Imposter syndrome thrives on self-doubt—learn how to break the cycle and start owning your achievements with confidence.

Feeling like a fraud, despite your success? Imposter syndrome thrives on self-doubt—learn how to break the cycle and start owning your achievements with confidence.

Anxiety

Are You a High-Functioning Person With Hidden Struggles?

Alice Boyes Ph.D. on March 14, 2025 in In Practice

Don't let mental health challenges make you doubt your mental strength.

Don't let mental health challenges make you doubt your mental strength.

Sleep

Could Better Sleep Be Just One Adjustment Away?

Mitchell B. Liester M.D. on March 14, 2025 in The Leading Edge

Can't sleep? Discover how spinal health influences your sleep-wake cycle. Research reveals promising connections between chiropractic care and better sleep.

Can't sleep? Discover how spinal health influences your sleep-wake cycle. Research reveals promising connections between chiropractic care and better sleep.

Sleep

Is Napping Good or Bad for the Brain?

Austin Perlmutter M.D. on March 14, 2025 in The Modern Brain

Is napping good for your brain or just a lazy habit? Science reveals the surprising benefits—and potential risks—of daytime naps. Find out how to nap smarter!

Is napping good for your brain or just a lazy habit? Science reveals the surprising benefits—and potential risks—of daytime naps. Find out how to nap smarter!

Procrastination

The Truth About Writer's Block

Roger Kreuz Ph.D. on March 14, 2025 in Small Talk and Big Questions

Writer's block isn't some sort of psychological impediment: It's a catch-all term for a variety of issues, many of which have concrete solutions.

Writer's block isn't some sort of psychological impediment: It's a catch-all term for a variety of issues, many of which have concrete solutions.

Career

We Need to Reimagine Employability Programs

Anna Sverdlik Ph.D. on March 14, 2025 in Managing Wellness

Many educational organizations offer programs to attain employment, but few focus on the motivational and emotional skills needed to maintain and thrive in a job.

Many educational organizations offer programs to attain employment, but few focus on the motivational and emotional skills needed to maintain and thrive in a job.

Anxiety

Breathing Strategies to Reduce Stress and Worry

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on March 14, 2025 in Parent Tips 2.0

The most simple way to reduce your response to stress and worry is to learn to breath differently. It is free, it is easy, and it works.

The most simple way to reduce your response to stress and worry is to learn to breath differently. It is free, it is easy, and it works.

Loneliness

Whose Back Do You Have?

Ali Victor Binazir M.D., M.Phil. on March 14, 2025 in Happiness Engineering

Personal Perspective: After a major medical procedure with a long and lonely recovery, I asked 5000 people in my social network for support. How many responded?

Personal Perspective: After a major medical procedure with a long and lonely recovery, I asked 5000 people in my social network for support. How many responded?

Sex

Ashwagandha: Power of Suggestion? Or Real Sexual Benefits?

Michael Castleman M.A. on March 14, 2025 in All About Sex

Indian herbalists make extravagant claims for ashwagandha. But recent research shows that it offers significant sexual benefits to both men and women.

Indian herbalists make extravagant claims for ashwagandha. But recent research shows that it offers significant sexual benefits to both men and women.

Perfectionism

Breaking Through Perfectionism: A Journey Toward Progress

Bernadette Stockwell Ph.D. on March 14, 2025 in The Naked Creative

Personal Perspective: Struggling with perfectionism? Small, incremental steps can help you move forward and make real progress in your creative journey in every art form.

Personal Perspective: Struggling with perfectionism? Small, incremental steps can help you move forward and make real progress in your creative journey in every art form.

Decision-Making

How to Stop Procrastinating on Big Scary Decisions

Radu Atanasiu Ph.D. on March 14, 2025 in To Choose or Not to Choose

Avoid being stuck at life's major crossroads by reflecting on these five key points.

Avoid being stuck at life's major crossroads by reflecting on these five key points.

Spirituality

You Are Not a Prisoner of the Past

Mark Matousek on March 14, 2025 in The Seekers Forum

Spiritual growth requires work. You can't say, “I’ve never exercised before. I want to bypass the gym and get a great body.” It won't happen, says Vedanta master Gautam Jain.

Spiritual growth requires work. You can't say, “I’ve never exercised before. I want to bypass the gym and get a great body.” It won't happen, says Vedanta master Gautam Jain.

Teamwork

The Science of Team Synchrony

Michael Mannino Ph.D. on March 14, 2025 in All Things Brain

Synchrony isn’t just a social quirk—it’s the key to better teamwork, trust, and innovation. Discover how brainwaves, heartbeats, and AI can tune us into peak performance.

Synchrony isn’t just a social quirk—it’s the key to better teamwork, trust, and innovation. Discover how brainwaves, heartbeats, and AI can tune us into peak performance.

Politics

Belonging Is Bigger Than Politics

Kim Samuel on March 14, 2025 in The Power of Belonging

While anti-DEI campaigns are targeting terms like “sense of belonging,” the psychological drive for community, respect, and connection transcends ideological divides.

While anti-DEI campaigns are targeting terms like “sense of belonging,” the psychological drive for community, respect, and connection transcends ideological divides.

Education

Why Education Misunderstands Stimuli and Why It Matters

Jarek Janio Ph.D. on March 14, 2025 in How We Learn

Discover how explicitly recognizing educational stimuli enhances student clarity, equity, and autonomy.

Discover how explicitly recognizing educational stimuli enhances student clarity, equity, and autonomy.

Trauma

Does Trauma Make Us Age Faster?

Kaytee Gillis, LCSW on March 14, 2025 in Invisible Bruises

Early trauma pushes individuals to adapt in ways that prioritize quick responses to immediate danger or stress, leading survivors to age faster than their peers.

Early trauma pushes individuals to adapt in ways that prioritize quick responses to immediate danger or stress, leading survivors to age faster than their peers.

Stress

How to Reduce Work Stress and Be More Productive

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on March 14, 2025 in Cutting-Edge Leadership

What happens when your work demands exceed your coping skills?

What happens when your work demands exceed your coping skills?

Dementia

Speaking From the Heart on the Importance of Medical Research

Greg O'Brien on March 14, 2025 in On Pluto

Personal Perspective: I believe that innocent lives will be lost as a result of drastic cuts to critical medical research for Alzheimer’s, cancer, and other horrific diseases.

Personal Perspective: I believe that innocent lives will be lost as a result of drastic cuts to critical medical research for Alzheimer’s, cancer, and other horrific diseases.