Child Development

The Talk Children Need in Violent Times

By Rebecca Rolland Ed.D. on May 26, 2022 in The Art of Talking with Children

What to say when a child asks if they are safe? The importance of talking about—and taking—action.

What to say when a child asks if they are safe? The importance of talking about—and taking—action.

Work

Talking Points: How To Communicate the Way You Need To

By Robert Kovach Ph.D. on May 26, 2022 in The Psychology of Work

Learn to communicate in the workplace using others' styles instead of your own. It can help you build stronger relationships, improve communication, and be seen as more capable.

Learn to communicate in the workplace using others' styles instead of your own. It can help you build stronger relationships, improve communication, and be seen as more capable.

Work

COVID-19 Linked to Cognitive Failures at Work

By James Beck Ph.D. on May 26, 2022 in A Scientific Approach to Work

Individuals who had contracted COVID-19 reported significantly more problems with memory, attention, and actions at work.

Individuals who had contracted COVID-19 reported significantly more problems with memory, attention, and actions at work.

Anxiety

What the ER Doctor Won’t Tell You About Treatment for Panic

By Tasha Seiter MFTC, PhD on May 26, 2022 in Mindful Relationships

Good news: It's anxiety and your brain, not a heart problem.

Good news: It's anxiety and your brain, not a heart problem.

Cognition

The Limits of Neurocognitive Testing in Studying Long Covid

By Abhishek Jaywant Ph.D. on May 26, 2022 in Undistracted

Wondering how researchers measure cognitive changes after Long Covid? A new study highlights the importance of including patient reports and estimating pre-illness function

Wondering how researchers measure cognitive changes after Long Covid? A new study highlights the importance of including patient reports and estimating pre-illness function

Anxiety

How to Talk to Your Kids After the Latest School Shooting

By Nancy J. Kislin, LCSW, MFT on May 26, 2022 in Family and Trauma

If you feel at a loss for words after the latest mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, you are not alone.

If you feel at a loss for words after the latest mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, you are not alone.

Media

Puzzles: The Joy of Perplex

By Kaja Perina on May 26, 2022 in Brainstorm

A.J. Jacobs talks about how puzzles subvert the pattern-seeking mind and what he learned in writing his new book, The Puzzler.

A.J. Jacobs talks about how puzzles subvert the pattern-seeking mind and what he learned in writing his new book, The Puzzler.

Stress

A Simple Way to Deal with Emotional Stress

By Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on May 26, 2022 in Emotional Fitness

When you have an issue there is one technique that has helped many, many people. It is very simple, but it can bring up some stressful memories.

When you have an issue there is one technique that has helped many, many people. It is very simple, but it can bring up some stressful memories.

Health

Restoring Your Capacity for Health and Happiness

By Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on May 26, 2022 in The Healthy Journey

Living as you evolved can do what no pill, politician, or technology will. It can restore your capacity for health and happiness.

Living as you evolved can do what no pill, politician, or technology will. It can restore your capacity for health and happiness.

Intelligence

AI Behavior Health Chatbot App Fast-Tracked by FDA

By Cami Rosso on May 26, 2022 in The Future Brain

Wysa’s admittance to the FDA Breakthrough Devices Program signifies a giant leap forward for artificial intelligence (AI) in the mental health industry.

Wysa’s admittance to the FDA Breakthrough Devices Program signifies a giant leap forward for artificial intelligence (AI) in the mental health industry.

Animal Behavior

It’s Time To Stop Wondering if Animals Are Sentient—They Are

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on May 26, 2022 in Animal Emotions

We don’t need any more data to acknowledge that many nonhuman animals are sentient beings. Abundant science shows the real question is not whether sentience has evolved, but why.

We don’t need any more data to acknowledge that many nonhuman animals are sentient beings. Abundant science shows the real question is not whether sentience has evolved, but why.

Relationships

When to Worry About Mate Poaching

By Brian Collisson Ph.D. on May 26, 2022 in Dating Toxic or Tender

For some people, pursuing someone who is already in a romantic relationship is a nonstarter. But research suggests this may not be the case for everyone.

For some people, pursuing someone who is already in a romantic relationship is a nonstarter. But research suggests this may not be the case for everyone.

Struggling to talk to your kids about gun violence in school? Six tips to help you start the dialogue.

Addiction

E-Cigarettes: Godsend for Smoking-Cessation or Trojan Horse?

By Claire Wilcox M.D. on May 26, 2022 in Healthy Brain, Happy Life

Are you someone who thinks that the benefits of e-cigarettes outweigh harms because they help people quit smoking? A recent study might make you reconsider.

Are you someone who thinks that the benefits of e-cigarettes outweigh harms because they help people quit smoking? A recent study might make you reconsider.

Happiness

4 Micro-Habits That'll Make Life a Little Less Stressful

By Alice Boyes Ph.D. on May 26, 2022 in In Practice

Small habits can make your life run smoother.

Small habits can make your life run smoother.

Parenting

Supporting Your Child in Times of Crisis

By Kat McGrady Ed.D, LCPC, NCC on May 26, 2022 in Cultivating Curiosity

Our children are growing up in a different world. In light of recent events, we must ask ourselves: How can we support our children in overcoming traumatic events?

Our children are growing up in a different world. In light of recent events, we must ask ourselves: How can we support our children in overcoming traumatic events?

Child Development

A Visit to a Swedish Preschool

By Cara DiYanni Ph.D. on May 26, 2022 in Play and Imitation

Does playing outside - rain or shine - benefit children? A visit to a Swedish forest school certainly seems to suggest so.

Does playing outside - rain or shine - benefit children? A visit to a Swedish forest school certainly seems to suggest so.

Self-Help

10 Tips to Improve Your Relationship With Social Media

By Susanna Newsonen on May 26, 2022 in The Path to Passionate Happiness

How to make your technology add to your life rather than detract from it.

How to make your technology add to your life rather than detract from it.

Self-Help

Should You Punish Bad Behavior? The Answer May Surprise You

By Lynn Margolies Ph.D. on May 26, 2022 in Therapy Insider

How effective is psychological punishment for wrongdoing? Find out the best and worst ways to teach (or learn) a lesson.

How effective is psychological punishment for wrongdoing? Find out the best and worst ways to teach (or learn) a lesson.

Race and Ethnicity

White Replacement Theory: A Challenge for America

By Thomas Henricks Ph.D. on May 26, 2022 in The Pathways of Experience

If history teaches anything, it is that people in every generation must be vigilant regarding the dangers of intergroup conflict and oppression.

If history teaches anything, it is that people in every generation must be vigilant regarding the dangers of intergroup conflict and oppression.

Anxiety

This Popular Moral Formula Weakens You

By Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP on May 26, 2022 in Jerkology

If you're struggling under the domination of a bully, you may be enabling them by not understanding their moral formula and even using it yourself.

If you're struggling under the domination of a bully, you may be enabling them by not understanding their moral formula and even using it yourself.

Relationships

6 Steps to Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal

By Gregory L. Jantz Ph.D. on May 26, 2022 in Hope for Relationships

Offenses we commit against another do not meet the standard of irreparable harm. If each involved approaches the healing process in good faith, reconciliation is possible.

Offenses we commit against another do not meet the standard of irreparable harm. If each involved approaches the healing process in good faith, reconciliation is possible.

Depression

Challenging Unhelpful Interpretations in Daily Life

By Jonas Everaert Ph.D. on May 26, 2022 in Cognition and Mental Health

Do you regularly have negative thoughts about situations that happen in your daily life? Here are four questions to think about.

Do you regularly have negative thoughts about situations that happen in your daily life? Here are four questions to think about.

Sleep

You Probably Need More Sleep

By Tonya Lester LCSW on May 26, 2022 in Staying Sane Inside Insanity

High-quality, consistent sleep is powerful medicine. Here are 4 steps to better sleep.

High-quality, consistent sleep is powerful medicine. Here are 4 steps to better sleep.

Parenting

When Parents Deny Their Kids' Mental Health Struggles

By Jyothsna Bhat Psy.D. on May 26, 2022 in The Psychology of the South Asian Diaspora

Denial of mental health issues is common in South Asian families. Find out ways parents can open the door to communication around mental health.

Denial of mental health issues is common in South Asian families. Find out ways parents can open the door to communication around mental health.

Child Development

How to Talk to Children About School Shootings

By Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC on May 26, 2022 in Simplifying Complex Trauma

You need to discuss the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, with a child. Here are 5 tips to help you navigate this difficult conversation.

You need to discuss the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, with a child. Here are 5 tips to help you navigate this difficult conversation.

Work

Find Focus by Reversing Negative Thought Patterns

By Jeffrey Davis M.A. on May 26, 2022 in Tracking Wonder

Feeling distracted by negative thought patterns at work? Try these wonder practices.

Feeling distracted by negative thought patterns at work? Try these wonder practices.

Fear

5 Ways to Conquer Your Fear of Giving Feedback

By Melody Wilding, LMSW on May 26, 2022 in Trust Yourself

When you have to give feedback at work, does your whole body cringe? Make giving feedback a more positive experience with these mindset shifts.

When you have to give feedback at work, does your whole body cringe? Make giving feedback a more positive experience with these mindset shifts.

Fear

Using Hypnotherapy to Treat Phobias

By Claire Jack Ph.D. on May 26, 2022 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Phobias are extreme fear reactions that can be crippling. Some research finds that hypnotherapy, combined with other therapeutic modalities, can help someone overcome a phobia quickly.

Phobias are extreme fear reactions that can be crippling. Some research finds that hypnotherapy, combined with other therapeutic modalities, can help someone overcome a phobia quickly.