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UFO Disclosure Is a Story About People

Jennice Vilhauer Ph.D. on June 18, 2026

UAP disclosure is more than a story about what is being discovered. It is also a story about us—how we make meaning, adapt, and respond to a reality larger than we imagined.

UAP disclosure is more than a story about what is being discovered. It is also a story about us—how we make meaning, adapt, and respond to a reality larger than we imagined.

Ethics and Morality
Why UAP Disclosure Challenges Mental Health Ethics

Jennice Vilhauer Ph.D. on January 25, 2026

In the age of government UAP disclosure, mental health professionals must keep up with changing perspectives and create a safe space to talk—or risk being part of the problem.

In the age of government UAP disclosure, mental health professionals must keep up with changing perspectives and create a safe space to talk—or risk being part of the problem.

Conformity
Stigma Is the Enemy of Science and Human Progress

Jennice Vilhauer Ph.D. on December 24, 2025

History shows we often dismiss what we don’t yet understand. Here’s why stigmatizing today’s uncomfortable questions may be holding humanity back.

History shows we often dismiss what we don’t yet understand. Here’s why stigmatizing today’s uncomfortable questions may be holding humanity back.

Cognitive Dissonance
Why Is No One Talking About the Aliens?

Jennice Vilhauer Ph.D. on December 15, 2025

Why have disclosures from government officials about non-human intelligence been met with silence? Psychology explains the fear and the limits of the human mind .

Why have disclosures from government officials about non-human intelligence been met with silence? Psychology explains the fear and the limits of the human mind .

Attachment
Are They Just Not Into You? Or Is It Avoidant Attachment?

Jennice Vilhauer Ph.D. on May 30, 2025

Meeting a good partner can feel challenging. Relying on cliche dating advice might be making it harder. You can be more sophisticated in deciphering your date's behavior.

Meeting a good partner can feel challenging. Relying on cliche dating advice might be making it harder. You can be more sophisticated in deciphering your date's behavior.

Media
Vicarious Traumatization: When Watching Tragedy Takes a Toll

Jennice Vilhauer Ph.D. on January 12, 2025

Feeling drained by the tragedies you see in the news? Vicarious traumatization is real. Learn the signs, protect your mental health, and turn empathy into resilience.

Feeling drained by the tragedies you see in the news? Vicarious traumatization is real. Learn the signs, protect your mental health, and turn empathy into resilience.

Resilience
When the Flames Take All: Trauma and Recovery After a Fire

Jennice Vilhauer Ph.D. on January 10, 2025

Lost everything in a fire? Rebuilding isn’t just about walls—it’s about healing your heart and mind. Discover how to rise from the ashes stronger, with hope and resilience.

Lost everything in a fire? Rebuilding isn’t just about walls—it’s about healing your heart and mind. Discover how to rise from the ashes stronger, with hope and resilience.

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Self Tests are all about you. Are you outgoing or introverted? Are you a narcissist? Does perfectionism hold you back? Find out the answers to these questions and more with Psychology Today.

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