Mariana Bockarova Ph.D.

How Personality Shapes Our Friendships

For the young, trust-building activities; for the old, just talk.

For the young, trust-building activities; for the old, just talk.

54 Ways to Strengthen a Friendship

52. Invite them to do something daring together.

52. Invite them to do something daring together.

Ghosting and Cloaking: When Is It OK?

In some cases, ghosting or cloaking can be a necessary act of self-preservation, particularly for individuals who may be facing potential or existing abuse.

In some cases, ghosting or cloaking can be a necessary act of self-preservation, particularly for individuals who may be facing potential or existing abuse.

Cooling Down Summer Depression: 5 Tips for Managing SAD

Staying cool to reduce heat-related stress and four more ways to protect against summer depression.

Staying cool to reduce heat-related stress and four more ways to protect against summer depression.

Winter Blues and Summer Sighs: A Cultural Take on SAD

Who gets seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in the summer vs. winter? Culture might tell.

Who gets seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in the summer vs. winter? Culture might tell.

Navigating Summer Seasonal Depression

Summer depression differs from winter SAD, with intense and longer-exposed sunlight as a potential trigger.

Summer depression differs from winter SAD, with intense and longer-exposed sunlight as a potential trigger.