Your Partner May Be Suffering Cynical Depression

Steven Stosny, Ph.D. on May 8, 2022 in Anger in the Age of Entitlement

The cynically depressed won’t admit to being depressed but will readily admit to being resentful; that sounds like their bad feelings are someone else’s fault.

The cynically depressed won’t admit to being depressed but will readily admit to being resentful; that sounds like their bad feelings are someone else’s fault.

Attachment Style May Influence Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on May 6, 2022 in Talking About Trauma

Parental attachment styles can impact the way children exhibit OCD symptoms.

Parental attachment styles can impact the way children exhibit OCD symptoms.

The Importance of Dreams and Unconscious Mental Activity

Leon Hoffman M.D. on May 6, 2022 in Beyond Freud

Understanding dreams can help us understand our unconscious motivations.

Understanding dreams can help us understand our unconscious motivations.

Modern Psychotherapies: One Is Either Freudian or Anti-Freudian

Leon Hoffman M.D. on May 5, 2022 in Beyond Freud

Sigmund Freud's birthday on May 6 is a time to reflect on his many contributions to the field of modern psychology.

Sigmund Freud's birthday on May 6 is a time to reflect on his many contributions to the field of modern psychology.

Depression Is Different in Those With BPD

Daniel J. Fox Ph.D. on May 5, 2022 in The Complex Diagnosis

Individuals with BPD have what I call depressive spirals. These are instances when the individual experiences symptoms of depression, but to a lesser degree and often confused as MDD.

Individuals with BPD have what I call depressive spirals. These are instances when the individual experiences symptoms of depression, but to a lesser degree and often confused as MDD.

Do You Struggle With a Critical Inner Voice?

Gregg Henriques Ph.D. on May 3, 2022 in Theory of Knowledge

Why does a critical inner voice develop, and what can one do to reduce it?

Why does a critical inner voice develop, and what can one do to reduce it?

7 Myths About Infidelity That Betrayed Partners Often Believe

Sari Cooper, CST, LCSW on May 3, 2022 in Sex Esteem

Infidelity hurts. Here are some of the most common myths that prevent betrayed women from healing from that hurt.

Infidelity hurts. Here are some of the most common myths that prevent betrayed women from healing from that hurt.

Making Music With Voice Recordings to Process Grief

Renate Rohlfing M.M., M.A., MT-BC on May 2, 2022 in Music on My Mind

Creating music with a recording of someone who has departed allows people to process complicated emotions.

Creating music with a recording of someone who has departed allows people to process complicated emotions.

Have We Rejected Psychodynamic Therapy Too Quickly?

Todd B. Kashdan Ph.D. on May 2, 2022 in Curious?

Are you beholden to myside bias, where you use different standards for ideas that fit with your ideological beliefs? See how the problem plays out among psychological scientists.

Are you beholden to myside bias, where you use different standards for ideas that fit with your ideological beliefs? See how the problem plays out among psychological scientists.

Therapy Isn’t Grubhub

Kristen Lee Ed.D., LICSW on April 30, 2022 in Rethink Your Way to the Good Life

Does the process of getting help feel excruciatingly slow? Here are four ways to remain resilient in the beginning phases of therapy.

Does the process of getting help feel excruciatingly slow? Here are four ways to remain resilient in the beginning phases of therapy.

Does My Child Need Therapy?

Meghan L. Marsac, Ph.D. on April 30, 2022 in Afraid of the Doctor

Have you wondered whether therapy could be helpful for your child and/or family? Read on for five quick tips about how treatment can help.

Have you wondered whether therapy could be helpful for your child and/or family? Read on for five quick tips about how treatment can help.

Therapy Dogs Provide Virtual Comfort

John-Tyler Binfet Ph.D. on April 30, 2022 in Canines, Kids, and Kindness

Can't access on-campus therapy dog sessions? Virtual canine comfort can support students' stress reduction and well-being.

Can't access on-campus therapy dog sessions? Virtual canine comfort can support students' stress reduction and well-being.

What We Can Still Take From Freud, On His Birthday

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

Many psychology curricula only briefly teach about Freud as a footnote in the subject’s history, yet he influenced the way that many psychologists think, write and practice today.

Many psychology curricula only briefly teach about Freud as a footnote in the subject’s history, yet he influenced the way that many psychologists think, write and practice today.

Highly Mindful Individuals Have These 3 Things in Common

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 28, 2022 in Social Instincts

New research shows that although personality is perceived as relatively stable throughout an individual’s life, mindfulness can be malleable through practice and therapy.

New research shows that although personality is perceived as relatively stable throughout an individual’s life, mindfulness can be malleable through practice and therapy.

The Neuroscience of Music and Parkinson’s Disease

International Arts + Mind Lab on April 28, 2022 in The Art Effect

Music's influence on the brain is so profound that it may improve both motor and mood-related symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Music's influence on the brain is so profound that it may improve both motor and mood-related symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Am I a Puppet of My Own Shame?

Margaret R Rutherford Ph.D. on April 27, 2022 in Perfectly Hidden Depression

You may not realize that your unconscious hurt and shame are puppeteers controlling your actions.

You may not realize that your unconscious hurt and shame are puppeteers controlling your actions.

Psychologists in Prisons: Inside San Quentin

Lori Kinsella J.D., PsyD. on April 27, 2022 in Forensic Files

Inside the practice of a prison psychologist: An interview with a psychologist from San Quentin State Prison.

Inside the practice of a prison psychologist: An interview with a psychologist from San Quentin State Prison.

Dying for Help: Finding New Treatments for Anorexia Nervosa

The Mental Health Innovation Group on April 25, 2022 in Pathways of Progress

Could psychedelic-assisted therapies put an end to the crisis of care for patients with anorexia nervosa?

Could psychedelic-assisted therapies put an end to the crisis of care for patients with anorexia nervosa?

Do We Know How to Heal Brain Injury Grief?

Shireen Jeejeebhoy on April 25, 2022 in Concussion Is Brain Injury

Brain injury grief remains relatively unexplored, but we can take pointers from other areas of research, and from mourning elephants.

Brain injury grief remains relatively unexplored, but we can take pointers from other areas of research, and from mourning elephants.

An Argument Against "Techniques" in Psychotherapy

Michael Karson Ph.D., J.D. on April 25, 2022 in Feeling Our Way

If you can solve a problem, then solve it. But most depressive, anxiety, and trauma disorders need psychotherapy.

If you can solve a problem, then solve it. But most depressive, anxiety, and trauma disorders need psychotherapy.

How Do Traumatic Childhood Experiences Affect Us in Adulthood?

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 25, 2022 in Social Instincts

A troubled childhood can cause imbalances in how we see risks and rewards.

A troubled childhood can cause imbalances in how we see risks and rewards.

4 Types of Anxiety

John G. Cottone Ph.D. on April 24, 2022 in The Cube

Though expressions of anxiety are limitless, causes can often fit into situational, biological, psychological, or existential categories.

Though expressions of anxiety are limitless, causes can often fit into situational, biological, psychological, or existential categories.

Healing from Trauma: A Return to Your Essence

Adrian A. Fletcher Psy.D., M.A. on April 24, 2022 in Keeping It Real and Resilient

A Personal Perspective: You will return to your essence when all parts of you feel heard, understood, validated, and connected.

A Personal Perspective: You will return to your essence when all parts of you feel heard, understood, validated, and connected.

There's a Reason We Use Clichés

Phil Stark, MA on April 22, 2022 in Dude, Where’s My Car-tharsis?

Using clichés may make us feel unoriginal, but they're really signs we're on the right path.

Using clichés may make us feel unoriginal, but they're really signs we're on the right path.

How Often Do Psychiatrists Provide Psychotherapy?

Eugene Rubin M.D., Ph.D. on April 20, 2022 in Demystifying Psychiatry

Collaborative models may offer a cost-effective method of psychiatric care for many patients.

Collaborative models may offer a cost-effective method of psychiatric care for many patients.

How a Prognosis Can Precipitate an Existential Crisis

Daniel Miller M.D. on April 20, 2022 in End of Life Matters

The anguish of an existential crisis is real, but it is possible to navigate through the turmoil into a new version of ourselves.

The anguish of an existential crisis is real, but it is possible to navigate through the turmoil into a new version of ourselves.

Developing an Early Warning System

Mark Rego M.D. on April 20, 2022 in Modern World, Modern Mind

For most people, mental disorders present with the same early signs for each episode. By making careful note of these, a treatment team can intervene quickly.

For most people, mental disorders present with the same early signs for each episode. By making careful note of these, a treatment team can intervene quickly.

How Hard Is It to Create a Counterfeit Service Dog?

Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on April 20, 2022 in Canine Corner

Some people take advantage of privileges granted by law to service dogs by turning their pets into fake assistance animals. Unfortunately, it's quite easy.

Some people take advantage of privileges granted by law to service dogs by turning their pets into fake assistance animals. Unfortunately, it's quite easy.

Metallica’s Song of Suicide

William Irwin Ph.D. on April 19, 2022 in Plato on Pop

Song lyrics can be therapeutic. Metallica's song “Fade to Black” provides a catharsis for suicidal feelings rather than a catalyst to suicide.

Song lyrics can be therapeutic. Metallica's song “Fade to Black” provides a catharsis for suicidal feelings rather than a catalyst to suicide.

5 Personality Traits That Can Doom a Relationship

Anthony D. Smith LMHC on April 16, 2022 in Up and Running

Feeling worn down by something about your partner, but can't put your finger on it? Perhaps you're starting to notice one of these five corrosive personality characteristics.

Feeling worn down by something about your partner, but can't put your finger on it? Perhaps you're starting to notice one of these five corrosive personality characteristics.