Essential Reads

Inside the Mind of a Shooter

By Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on May 25, 2022 in Motivate!

There are definable motives for mass violence and the killing of innocent individuals. Identifying the causes of depravation are necessary to understand the behavior.

There are definable motives for mass violence and the killing of innocent individuals. Identifying the causes of depravation are necessary to understand the behavior.

Are Beards a Sexual Signal?

By Nigel Barber Ph.D. on May 25, 2022 in The Human Beast

A resurgence of facial hair among political extremists, nonconformists, and others is often discussed as a fashion but has an evolutionary history in sexual signaling.

A resurgence of facial hair among political extremists, nonconformists, and others is often discussed as a fashion but has an evolutionary history in sexual signaling.

Dogs Are Not Actually Fully Colorblind

By Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on May 25, 2022 in Canine Corner

A set of graphic images are presented to demonstrate which colors a dog can see and how these differ from human color vision.

A set of graphic images are presented to demonstrate which colors a dog can see and how these differ from human color vision.

Does Feeling Happy Cause You to Feel Healthy, Too?

By Art Markman Ph.D. on May 24, 2022 in Ulterior Motives

There is a lot of evidence that happiness and health are linked. The problem is that it is hard to know whether being happy causes better health.

There is a lot of evidence that happiness and health are linked. The problem is that it is hard to know whether being happy causes better health.

Tips to Co-Parent Successfully During and After Divorce

By Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. on May 24, 2022 in A Better Divorce

Co-parenting is a skill that you and your co-parent can learn and cultivate. Your children will benefit from your efforts with these 10 tips.

Co-parenting is a skill that you and your co-parent can learn and cultivate. Your children will benefit from your efforts with these 10 tips.

Bittersweet: Saying Goodbye to Therapy Clients

By Roger M. Cahak on May 24, 2022 in Vitalogy

Do therapists become emotionally attached to their clients? The answer is often contextual and complicated.

Do therapists become emotionally attached to their clients? The answer is often contextual and complicated.

The Benefits of Being a Slow Thinker

By Eva M. Krockow Ph.D. on May 24, 2022 in Stretching Theory

Being “slow” isn’t always a bad thing. Research shows that a slower approach to thinking can reduce bias and increase accuracy.

Being “slow” isn’t always a bad thing. Research shows that a slower approach to thinking can reduce bias and increase accuracy.

Another Way of Moving Toward Your Health Goals

By Holly Parker, Ph.D. on May 23, 2022 in Your Future Self

What if you wanted to change more than one aspect of your health? Is it a good idea to try shifting two lifestyle habits rather than simply taking on one at a time?

What if you wanted to change more than one aspect of your health? Is it a good idea to try shifting two lifestyle habits rather than simply taking on one at a time?

7 Breakup Strategies, From "Worst" to "Best"

By Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on May 23, 2022 in Meet, Catch, and Keep

When you want out of a relationship, which breakup strategies have the best outcomes?

When you want out of a relationship, which breakup strategies have the best outcomes?

Does the Movie "Frankenstein" Impart a Message About Bigotry?

By Troy Rondinone Ph.D. on May 23, 2022 in The Asylum

The classic film "Frankenstein" blames the beast on an "abnormal" brain. This speaks to a dark—and ongoing—history of stigma and hate.

The classic film "Frankenstein" blames the beast on an "abnormal" brain. This speaks to a dark—and ongoing—history of stigma and hate.

How the Brain Handles Modern Life

By Mark Rego M.D. on May 22, 2022 in Modern World, Modern Mind

Modern life stresses us in a way that makes us vulnerable to mental illness. Only by seeing where modern life and the brain meet will we see how this happens and how to prevent it.

Modern life stresses us in a way that makes us vulnerable to mental illness. Only by seeing where modern life and the brain meet will we see how this happens and how to prevent it.

Screens, Avocados, And Learning To Deal With Pain

By Steven C. Hayes Ph.D. on May 22, 2022 in Get Out of Your Mind

If you get lost in painful thoughts and feelings, it often helps to do this simple technique.

If you get lost in painful thoughts and feelings, it often helps to do this simple technique.

Why Most Neuroscientific Theories of Consciousness Are Wrong

By Marc Wittmann Ph.D. on May 21, 2022 in Sense of Time

Consciousness and the felt present moment extend in time. Any brain theory of consciousness has to deal with this fact.

Consciousness and the felt present moment extend in time. Any brain theory of consciousness has to deal with this fact.

What Makes Antagonistic People So Unwilling to Change?

By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on May 21, 2022 in Fulfillment at Any Age

Although it may seem that people don’t like having undesirable personality traits, new research suggests antagonistic people prefer to stay just the way they are.

Although it may seem that people don’t like having undesirable personality traits, new research suggests antagonistic people prefer to stay just the way they are.

How Our Brains Instantly Recognize Music

By Kelly Jakubowski Ph.D. on May 20, 2022 in Music and Memory

Why are we so good at identifying songs from as little as one second of music? And why is it so fun?

Why are we so good at identifying songs from as little as one second of music? And why is it so fun?

The Therapeutic Potential of Altered States of Consciousness

By Jeff Tarrant, Ph.D., BCN on May 20, 2022 in Choosing Your Meditation Style

Meditation, breathwork, virtual reality, and vibroacoustics may offer some of the same benefits as classic psychedelic medicines.

Meditation, breathwork, virtual reality, and vibroacoustics may offer some of the same benefits as classic psychedelic medicines.

What Are the Mental Health Consequences for Refugee Children?

By Fabiana Franco Ph.D. on May 20, 2022 in Trauma, Resilience, and Recovery

What you need to know about the mental health consequences for refugee children and adolescents fleeing the war in Ukraine.

What you need to know about the mental health consequences for refugee children and adolescents fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Why Everyday Stress Still Isn't Fully Understood

By Aljoscha Dreisoerner on May 20, 2022 in Soothing Touch

Most research on stress has either been done in the laboratory or on close cousins like burnout. Where is the research on stress in everyday situations?

Most research on stress has either been done in the laboratory or on close cousins like burnout. Where is the research on stress in everyday situations?

When Moral Reasoning Isn’t Just Rationalization

By Victor Kumar Ph.D. on May 19, 2022 in The Moral Mind

We're only human.

We're only human.

4 Physical Benefits of Hugging

By Lisa van Raalte Ph.D. on May 19, 2022 in Close Communication

In addition to just making us feel closer to others, hugging has substantial physiological benefits.

In addition to just making us feel closer to others, hugging has substantial physiological benefits.