Friendship 2.0

Anxiety

The Realities of JOMO Versus FOMO

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on March 28, 2023

Some people with social anxiety express JOMO rather than FOMO—they get joy from missing out rather than having the fear of it. But recent research suggests that it may be more complicated.

Some people with social anxiety express JOMO rather than FOMO—they get joy from missing out rather than having the fear of it. But recent research suggests that it may be more complicated.

Relationships

Why You Should Make That Phone Call to a Friend

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on March 21, 2023

Proactively reaching out to a friend, even in a simple way, can provide a meaningful boost in mood and decrease stress, according to a new study.

Proactively reaching out to a friend, even in a simple way, can provide a meaningful boost in mood and decrease stress, according to a new study.

Prosopagnosia

Can Covid Cause "Face Blindness"?

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on March 17, 2023

A recently published case study links Covid infection with the development of prosopagnosia in one particular young woman.

A recently published case study links Covid infection with the development of prosopagnosia in one particular young woman.

Suicide

How to Tell Who's at Risk of Suicide

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on December 31, 2022

The more that we know about the risk factors and warning signs for suicide, especially for kids and teens, the more we can connect people to the help they need.

The more that we know about the risk factors and warning signs for suicide, especially for kids and teens, the more we can connect people to the help they need.

Depression

11 Ways to Make Winter a Little Brighter

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on December 14, 2022

Many people find that the darkness of winter corresponds to a darkness in their mood. Here are some actionable tools that can help combat the winter blues.

Many people find that the darkness of winter corresponds to a darkness in their mood. Here are some actionable tools that can help combat the winter blues.

Mania

When Mental Health Problems and Societal Ills Interact

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on October 13, 2022

Reactions can be complicated when those with potential mental health challenges go public with troubling beliefs.

Reactions can be complicated when those with potential mental health challenges go public with troubling beliefs.

Anxiety

Anxiety About Pregnancy Is Tied to Preterm Birth

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on September 30, 2022

Anxiety in pregnant women is common—and they need proper support to help avoid negative outcomes, recent research reveals.

Anxiety in pregnant women is common—and they need proper support to help avoid negative outcomes, recent research reveals.

Forgiveness

6 Things Not to Do During an Apology

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on September 29, 2022

Apologies come in all varieties, from truthful to disingenuous and collaborative to manipulative. Here's how to make yours more meaningful and effective.

Apologies come in all varieties, from truthful to disingenuous and collaborative to manipulative. Here's how to make yours more meaningful and effective.

Depression

5 Common Barriers to Seeking Therapy, and How to Combat Them

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on September 23, 2022

Many people end up regretting waiting so long to start therapy. The barriers can be formidable, though. Here are some common ones, and ways to overcome them.

Many people end up regretting waiting so long to start therapy. The barriers can be formidable, though. Here are some common ones, and ways to overcome them.

Self-Help

4 Immediate Steps to Combat a Sense of Helplessness

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on June 30, 2022

Recent world news has made many people feel angry, helpless, and even hopeless. In these dark times, there are steps we can take to move forward in a positive way.

Recent world news has made many people feel angry, helpless, and even hopeless. In these dark times, there are steps we can take to move forward in a positive way.

Anger

When "Languishing" Morphs Into Full-Blown Rage

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on June 21, 2022

There's been much talk of burnout and languishing over the course of the stressful past couple of years. But for many people, the pressure feels ready to boil over.

There's been much talk of burnout and languishing over the course of the stressful past couple of years. But for many people, the pressure feels ready to boil over.

Stress

5 Rules for Dealing With Difficult People

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on June 20, 2022

Is there a person in your life with whom you have frequent conflict and stress? Here are tools to help.

Is there a person in your life with whom you have frequent conflict and stress? Here are tools to help.

Stress

5 Ways to Boost Your Mental Health for Spring

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on March 30, 2022

If you're looking to make seasonal changes in your life, start with caring for your mental health.

If you're looking to make seasonal changes in your life, start with caring for your mental health.

Empathy

When Self-Care Feels Wrong, What Is Right?

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on March 29, 2022

Many people have been struggling with how to balance their own needs with the need to stay informed about world events. Here are some considerations.

Many people have been struggling with how to balance their own needs with the need to stay informed about world events. Here are some considerations.

Jealousy

7 Signs That a Partner's Jealousy Is a Problem

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on March 8, 2022

Jealousy can be a natural human reaction, and it doesn’t automatically mean that something is wrong emotionally. But sometimes, it indicates a significant problem.

Jealousy can be a natural human reaction, and it doesn’t automatically mean that something is wrong emotionally. But sometimes, it indicates a significant problem.

Vagus Nerve

Can Icing Your Chest Help You Fall Asleep?

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on December 31, 2021

The latest viral trend to help with insomnia may have some scientific backing to it.

The latest viral trend to help with insomnia may have some scientific backing to it.

Stress

4 Resolutions to Strengthen Your Relationship 

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on December 29, 2021

Are you ready to give some thought to how to help strengthen your relationship, whether it’s a new year or not?

Are you ready to give some thought to how to help strengthen your relationship, whether it’s a new year or not?

Alcoholism

8 Ways to Drink Less at a Gathering

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on December 16, 2021

If your goal is to drink less or not at all at a gathering this holiday season, here are some strategies.

If your goal is to drink less or not at all at a gathering this holiday season, here are some strategies.

Diet

Mental Health Depends on Gut Health

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on September 30, 2021

A new meta-analysis provides more evidence that our gut microbiome affects our relative risk of mental health disorders, something we can improve with simple lifestyle changes.

A new meta-analysis provides more evidence that our gut microbiome affects our relative risk of mental health disorders, something we can improve with simple lifestyle changes.

Sleep

5 Mental Health Risks of Chronic Sleep Deprivation

Andrea Bonior Ph.D. on September 30, 2021

It's not news that a lack of sleep isn't good for us. But t's important to recognize specific ways it jeopardizes our mental health.

It's not news that a lack of sleep isn't good for us. But t's important to recognize specific ways it jeopardizes our mental health.