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Parenting

The Evolutionary Roots of the Male Mental Health Crisis

Open Therapy Institute on August 19, 2026

Three cultural shifts are quietly making men's mental health worse, and clinicians may be part of the problem.

Three cultural shifts are quietly making men's mental health worse, and clinicians may be part of the problem.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

The Paradox of Cognitive Distortions in Clinical Training

Open Therapy Institute on July 29, 2026

When the training meant to fix distorted thinking teaches it instead.

When the training meant to fix distorted thinking teaches it instead.

Motivated Reasoning

Is Biased Research Misleading Therapists? Probably

Open Therapy Institute on June 10, 2026

Motivated reasoning and publication bias can distort the evidence base in psychology. Do widely accepted findings always reflect what the data actually show?

Motivated reasoning and publication bias can distort the evidence base in psychology. Do widely accepted findings always reflect what the data actually show?

Trust

The Mental Health Field Has a Trust Problem With Police

Open Therapy Institute on May 28, 2026

Police officers face high rates of trauma and suicide, yet many distrust therapists. Is the mental health field pushing away the people who need help most?

Police officers face high rates of trauma and suicide, yet many distrust therapists. Is the mental health field pushing away the people who need help most?

Authenticity

Why It's Hard Being on Our Own: The Black Sheep Problem

Open Therapy Institute on May 13, 2026

Explore the ancient coalitional instincts shaping modern political and social life, as well as the psychological toll of choosing between belonging and authenticity.

Explore the ancient coalitional instincts shaping modern political and social life, as well as the psychological toll of choosing between belonging and authenticity.

Anxiety

Your Child’s Brain Was Built for Risk, Not Constant Safety

Open Therapy Institute on April 27, 2026

Parents today spend more time with their children than at any point in recent history, yet childhood anxiety and depression are surging.

Parents today spend more time with their children than at any point in recent history, yet childhood anxiety and depression are surging.

Anxiety

The Fear of Being Canceled Activates an Ancient Alarm

Open Therapy Institute on March 30, 2026

Anxiety disorders already affect roughly 20 percent of Americans in any given year, but now therapists are noticing a distinct new pattern.

Anxiety disorders already affect roughly 20 percent of Americans in any given year, but now therapists are noticing a distinct new pattern.