Ethics and Morality

30 Ways the Pandemic Has Changed Us for the Better

By Lawrence R. Samuel Ph.D. on April 08, 2020 in Future Trends

There are a bunch of positive things for which the pandemic is directly responsible.

There are a bunch of positive things for which the pandemic is directly responsible.

Resilience

13 Things Resilient People Do

By Kristin Meekhof on April 08, 2020 in A Widow's Guide to Healing

Curious what resilient people do and how they function? Here are 13 things resilient people do well.

Curious what resilient people do and how they function? Here are 13 things resilient people do well.

Health

6 Ways to Clean Your Genes and Beat Disease

By Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. on April 08, 2020 in Click Here for Happiness

New revelations from the book Dirty Genes can help us optimize our health and beat disease.

New revelations from the book Dirty Genes can help us optimize our health and beat disease.

Law and Crime

Psychology Used to Groom Children for County Lines

By Coral Dando Ph.D. on April 08, 2020 in Forensic Insights

Psychological coercion is one of the primary tools for grooming children for county lines criminal activity - it is effective, largely invisible and can have a long-lasting impact.

Psychological coercion is one of the primary tools for grooming children for county lines criminal activity - it is effective, largely invisible and can have a long-lasting impact.

Happiness

10 Ways to Keep Social Distance and Still Have Social a Life

By Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on April 08, 2020 in Emotional Fitness

In Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, right after basic physiological and safety needs, is the need for love and belonging.

In Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, right after basic physiological and safety needs, is the need for love and belonging.

Self-Help

Corona Q&A From My Clients

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on April 08, 2020 in How To Do Life

Psychological and practical but not medical questions and my responses.

Psychological and practical but not medical questions and my responses.

Evolutionary Psychology

Surviving Quarantine with a Smile

By Glenn Geher Ph.D. on April 08, 2020 in Darwin's Subterranean World

Social distancing and all that goes with it stinks. Unfortunately, in the age of the coronavirus, it's become a way of life. Here is some evolutionarily informed advice to help.

Social distancing and all that goes with it stinks. Unfortunately, in the age of the coronavirus, it's become a way of life. Here is some evolutionarily informed advice to help.

Relationships

How to Enhance Intimacy in Your Relationship

By Catherine Aponte Psy.D. on April 07, 2020 in A Marriage of Equals

Does Intimacy Matter?

Does Intimacy Matter?

Anxiety

Dealing with Hoarding Disorder During a Pandemic

By Elaine Birchall, MSW, RSW, and Suzanne Cronkwright on April 07, 2020 in Conquer the Clutter

How can we cope during a pandemic with hoarding disorder?

How can we cope during a pandemic with hoarding disorder?

Health

On the Stigma of COVID-19

By Patrick Corrigan, Psy.D. on April 07, 2020 in The Stigma Effect

Let’s separate the illness from the patient.

Let’s separate the illness from the patient.

Therapy

Telemental Health During the Coronavirus Pandemic

By Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC on April 07, 2020 in A Modern Mentality

Teletherapy can provide a great benefit to care, especially during COVID-19. Here are four key considerations to help you adjust to virtual sessions during this time.

Teletherapy can provide a great benefit to care, especially during COVID-19. Here are four key considerations to help you adjust to virtual sessions during this time.

Resilience

Resilience in a Pandemic

By Michael D. Matthews Ph.D. on April 07, 2020 in Head Strong

The stress and challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic bear similarities to those experienced by combat soldiers, and so do factors that promote resilience to adversity.

The stress and challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic bear similarities to those experienced by combat soldiers, and so do factors that promote resilience to adversity.

Politics

Boris Johnson Hospitalized - Mental Impact On Him and Us

By Raj Persaud, M.D. and Peter Bruggen, M.D. on April 07, 2020 in Slightly Blighty

We ... prefer leaders who just look more physically formidable, when we find ourselves facing an external threat.

We ... prefer leaders who just look more physically formidable, when we find ourselves facing an external threat.

Sex

Sexual Needs

By Steven Ing on April 07, 2020 in Sexual Futurist

As we focus on our needs as human beings, do we include our sexual needs? And what exactly are they?

As we focus on our needs as human beings, do we include our sexual needs? And what exactly are they?

Psychologists have much to say about why some people buy into dubious medical fads. A model of "foolish action" helps to explain the hydroxychloroquine fad for treating Covid-19.

Health

Will the Coronavirus Finally Keep People Home When They're Sick?

By Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on April 07, 2020 in Millennial Media

The recommendation to stay home while sick has been around forever. But few have ever taken this advice seriously. Will the public finally start listening?

The recommendation to stay home while sick has been around forever. But few have ever taken this advice seriously. Will the public finally start listening?

Forgiveness

No Blame: Lowering Emotional Threat Levels

By Polly Young-Eisendrath Ph.D. on April 07, 2020 in Living with Love

We might not think much about the power of speech, but in this time of physical and economic crisis, we need to consider carefully the emotional environment we create.

We might not think much about the power of speech, but in this time of physical and economic crisis, we need to consider carefully the emotional environment we create.

Work

Rear Window Phenomena: Seeing Yourself While Watching Others

By Gina Barreca Ph.D. on April 07, 2020 in Snow White Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Pamela Katz, screenwriter and author, discusses how superficial fears are connected to deeper global ones. She also mentions that Zoom has a "touch up my appearance” option.

Pamela Katz, screenwriter and author, discusses how superficial fears are connected to deeper global ones. She also mentions that Zoom has a "touch up my appearance” option.

Alcoholism

The Danger of Drinking in Isolation

By Kimberly Key on April 07, 2020 in Counseling Keys

As people isolate in quarantine, another risky habit may develop as alcohol consumption is on the rise.

As people isolate in quarantine, another risky habit may develop as alcohol consumption is on the rise.

Dementia

Improvisation's Benefits for People with Dementia

By Clay Drinko, Ph.D. on April 07, 2020 in Play Your Way Sane

Dementia changes people. But the principles of improvisation can increase positive engagement and help caregivers and loved ones stay connected.

Dementia changes people. But the principles of improvisation can increase positive engagement and help caregivers and loved ones stay connected.

Resilience and loss in the time of COVID.

Resilience

What's the CoV (Cost of Vigilance) During These Times?

By Cynthia Li M.D. on April 07, 2020 in Brave New Medicine

Reflections from a medical residency director in a once-in-a-century pandemic.

Reflections from a medical residency director in a once-in-a-century pandemic.

Stress

The Top 10 Stress Reducers in the Time of Covid-19

By Peter Bongiorno ND, LAc on April 07, 2020 in Inner Source

There no single item that can prevent anxiety during this time. But what combination of ideas is effective?

There no single item that can prevent anxiety during this time. But what combination of ideas is effective?

Self-Help

How to Seek Resilience During a Global Pandemic

By Gad Saad Ph.D. on April 07, 2020 in Homo Consumericus

Our current self-isolation might be challenging, but there are endless greater sources of suffering. Be grateful for what you have.

Our current self-isolation might be challenging, but there are endless greater sources of suffering. Be grateful for what you have.

Child Development

Educators Can Help Young Children Diagnosed with Dyslexia

By J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on April 07, 2020 in Raising Readers, Writers, and Spellers

If you work with children symptomatic or diagnosed with dyslexia, here's new information from the science of reading.

If you work with children symptomatic or diagnosed with dyslexia, here's new information from the science of reading.

Sex

Gratitude Enhances Our Desire to Fulfill Others Sexual Needs

By Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 07, 2020 in Social Instincts

Researchers examine the important yet overlooked link between gratitude and sex.

Researchers examine the important yet overlooked link between gratitude and sex.

Suicide

The Mental Health of Police: Hope, Support and Recovery

By Rob Whitley, Ph.D. on April 07, 2020 in Talking About Men

Several organizations are working to reduce mental distress in the police, and CBS screenwriters are joining in, as seen in an upcoming episode of the popular TV show S.W.A.T.

Several organizations are working to reduce mental distress in the police, and CBS screenwriters are joining in, as seen in an upcoming episode of the popular TV show S.W.A.T.

ADHD

Preventing Suicidal Behavior in ADHD

By Eugene Rubin M.D., Ph.D. on April 07, 2020 in Demystifying Psychiatry

Treating ADHD with stimulant medications may help reduce suicidal behavior. This effect is not observed with non-stimulant medication for ADHD.

Treating ADHD with stimulant medications may help reduce suicidal behavior. This effect is not observed with non-stimulant medication for ADHD.