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Artificial Intelligence

Psychology Is No Longer Alone

Trond Arne Undheim Ph.D. on June 9, 2026 in The Adaptive Mind

Most working hours now run through machines that shape what we decide. The unit psychology studies has changed. Here is what that means for measuring anything human.

Most working hours now run through machines that shape what we decide. The unit psychology studies has changed. Here is what that means for measuring anything human.

Guilt

Is There an Upside to Guilt?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on June 9, 2026 in Fulfillment at Any Age

When you’ve done something you regret, you might try to pretend that it wasn’t your fault. New research on guilt and shame shows why this isn’t such a good idea.

When you’ve done something you regret, you might try to pretend that it wasn’t your fault. New research on guilt and shame shows why this isn’t such a good idea.

Caregiving

What Psychotherapists Need to Know to Treat Family Caregivers

Julia L. Mayer, Psy.D., and Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D. on June 9, 2026 in Caregiver Intel

Psychotherapists should be prepared to work with the increasing population of clients who come in because they are family caregivers who often require specialized support.

Psychotherapists should be prepared to work with the increasing population of clients who come in because they are family caregivers who often require specialized support.

Animal Behavior

The Magnetic Sense

Juliane Bräuer Ph.D. on June 9, 2026 in Smarter Than You Think

What we know about the magnetic sense in the animal kingdom.

What we know about the magnetic sense in the animal kingdom.

Appetite

When Eating Less Feels Like Caring Less

Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. on June 9, 2026 in The Healthy Journey

For GLP-1 users, appetite change is expected. But the friendship friction, the family tension, the declined birthday cake? Nobody mentioned those.

For GLP-1 users, appetite change is expected. But the friendship friction, the family tension, the declined birthday cake? Nobody mentioned those.

Resilience

Post-Traumatic Solutions

Michele Weiner-Davis LCSW on June 9, 2026 in Divorce Busting

If you believe that a difficult life experience has permanently changed who you are, there may be another, more helpful way to think about your life.

If you believe that a difficult life experience has permanently changed who you are, there may be another, more helpful way to think about your life.

Workplace Dynamics

The Empirical Record on Conflict at Work

Peter T. Coleman Ph.D. on June 9, 2026 in The Five Percent

What you always wanted to know about conflict in the workplace but didn't think to ask.

What you always wanted to know about conflict in the workplace but didn't think to ask.

Child Development

When Behavior Becomes a Cry for Emotional Recognition

Sigifredo Castell Britton Ph.D. on June 9, 2026 in Emotional Origins of Violence

Personal Perspective: A neglected child helped me understand how affection and emotional safety can transform behavior.

Personal Perspective: A neglected child helped me understand how affection and emotional safety can transform behavior.

Attention

The Restless Mind on Stage: Turning Reaction Into Volition

Matthew T Giobbi Ph.D. on June 9, 2026 in Mindfulness and Music

Conquer stage fright by taming the "monkey mind." Learn how mindfulness can shift your focus from critical internal chatter to complete, joyful absorption in the here and now.

Conquer stage fright by taming the "monkey mind." Learn how mindfulness can shift your focus from critical internal chatter to complete, joyful absorption in the here and now.

Resilience

Compassion and Forgiveness in a Fractured World

Elaine Miller-Karas MSW, LCSW on June 9, 2026 in Building Resiliency to Trauma

Learning simple biological wellness skills can lead to greater social cohesion and statistically significant increases in compassion and forgiveness.

Learning simple biological wellness skills can lead to greater social cohesion and statistically significant increases in compassion and forgiveness.

Education

An Exploration of Universal and Personal Truths

Ragnar Purje Ph.D. on June 9, 2026 in Recovery From Brain Injury

The history of intellectual and social progress is a combined personal and collective journey of thoughts, beliefs, and actions, marked by questions and challenges.

The history of intellectual and social progress is a combined personal and collective journey of thoughts, beliefs, and actions, marked by questions and challenges.

Parenting

Raising Resilient Adolescent Girls in a Digital Culture

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on June 9, 2026 in Hidden Wounds

In today’s digital culture, parenting adolescent girls is especially challenging. Some of the rules have changed; some have not. Here are helpful suggestions.

In today’s digital culture, parenting adolescent girls is especially challenging. Some of the rules have changed; some have not. Here are helpful suggestions.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

Bridging the Acculturation Gap in Immigrant Homes

Su Yeong Kim Ph.D. on June 9, 2026 in Empowering Children of Immigrants

Immigrant families often face quiet cultural distance as children adapt faster than parents, but empathy, language, and shared stories can help bridge the gap.

Immigrant families often face quiet cultural distance as children adapt faster than parents, but empathy, language, and shared stories can help bridge the gap.

Behavioral Economics

How Biology Helps Shape Choice in Behavioral Economics

Alain Samson Ph.D. on June 9, 2026 in Consumed

Behavioral economics needs biology. How lived experience, emotion, and development shape the choices people make.

Behavioral economics needs biology. How lived experience, emotion, and development shape the choices people make.

Sex

Is There Such a Thing as "Erectile Dysfunction"?

Marty Klein Ph.D. on June 9, 2026 in Sexual Intelligence

Popular media often say that half of men under age 40 struggle with erectile dysfunction (ED). But unrealistic expectations about how erections work are far more common than ED.

Popular media often say that half of men under age 40 struggle with erectile dysfunction (ED). But unrealistic expectations about how erections work are far more common than ED.

Relationships

2 Relationship Skills That Every Partner Should Learn

Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 9, 2026 in Social Instincts

Two skills that can take a relationship from surving to thriving.

Two skills that can take a relationship from surving to thriving.

Self-Help

Self-Help Advice People Keep Overlooking

Clearer Thinking on June 9, 2026 in Clearer Thinking Today

After studying 106 self-help books and nearly 500 popular techniques, we found that some of the most useful ideas about personal change are often overlooked.

After studying 106 self-help books and nearly 500 popular techniques, we found that some of the most useful ideas about personal change are often overlooked.

Mindfulness

Body Awareness: Listening for the Resonance

Sara Leila Sherman, M.M., and Morton Sherman Ph.D. on June 8, 2026 in Resonant Minds

Stop simply living in your head. Learn how micro-practices of physical attunement can calm your nervous system, reduce cognitive stress, and help you truly inhabit your life.

Stop simply living in your head. Learn how micro-practices of physical attunement can calm your nervous system, reduce cognitive stress, and help you truly inhabit your life.

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Child Neglect Is Devastating to the Sense of Self

Wendy B Smith Ph.D. LCSW on June 8, 2026 in The Shaping Power of Experience

Although it is less studied, child neglect has been shown to result in greater severity of depression than physical or sexual abuse.

Although it is less studied, child neglect has been shown to result in greater severity of depression than physical or sexual abuse.

Sexual Orientation

What Everyone Should Understand About Fraysexuality

Silva Neves on June 8, 2026 in Talking Sex and Relationships

If your sexual desire for a beautiful stranger disappears once you're in a relationship with them, you are not broken. You could be a fraysexual.

If your sexual desire for a beautiful stranger disappears once you're in a relationship with them, you are not broken. You could be a fraysexual.

Family Dynamics

Estrangement Doesn’t Happen All at Once

Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. on June 8, 2026 in Lifetime Connections

Before estrangement occurs, there are often small but important signs of the seismic shift that may occur.

Before estrangement occurs, there are often small but important signs of the seismic shift that may occur.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Doesn't Remember You: Here's Why It Feels Like It Does

Timothy Cook M.Ed. on June 8, 2026 in The Algorithmic Mind

A 1948 psychology experiment explains why AI feels like it knows you. For children still forming an identity, that illusion is not harmless.

A 1948 psychology experiment explains why AI feels like it knows you. For children still forming an identity, that illusion is not harmless.

Social Life

How Communities Thrive When We Look Beyond Ourselves

Kelly G. Manix Ph.D. on June 8, 2026 in Humble Habits

Contributing to something larger than yourself is one of the clearest expressions of humility and strengthens your social ties.

Contributing to something larger than yourself is one of the clearest expressions of humility and strengthens your social ties.

Boundaries

4 Steps to Break the Bonds of Parental Enmeshment

Margaret R Rutherford Ph.D. on June 8, 2026 in Perfectly Hidden Depression

Not all parental attachment is healthy—know the signs of unhealthy dependence.

Not all parental attachment is healthy—know the signs of unhealthy dependence.

Trust

5 Surprising Ways Hiking Can Help Women Trust Themselves

Aimee Frazier MA, LPC on June 8, 2026 in Move the Body, Heal the Mind

Many women are socially conditioned to be accommodating, agreeable, and to doubt themselves. Here's how hiking may help restore self-trust on the trail.

Many women are socially conditioned to be accommodating, agreeable, and to doubt themselves. Here's how hiking may help restore self-trust on the trail.

Adolescence

Helping Teen Girls Dream Big Without Burning Out

Marina Harris Ph.D. on June 8, 2026 in Letters From Your Therapist

Families can implement practical shifts at home to protect their high achieving daughter's mental health without discouraging her big dreams.

Families can implement practical shifts at home to protect their high achieving daughter's mental health without discouraging her big dreams.

Anxiety

Quick Fixes for Anxiety

Bonnie Comfort Ph.D. on June 8, 2026 in The Complexities of Relationships

If you’ve had to cope with chronic anxiety, you know what professionals recommend for long-term help. Here are some strategies that can help you in the moment.

If you’ve had to cope with chronic anxiety, you know what professionals recommend for long-term help. Here are some strategies that can help you in the moment.

Behavioral Economics

We Built the Machine, Then Blamed the Kids for Unplugging

Nafees Alam Ph.D. on June 8, 2026 in Pop Culture Mental Health

We blame Gen Z and Gen Alpha for disengaging, but what if they’re simply responding to a system that no longer rewards effort?

We blame Gen Z and Gen Alpha for disengaging, but what if they’re simply responding to a system that no longer rewards effort?

Emotion Regulation

How to Get Beyond an Attachment to Right and Wrong

Paul J Dunion Ed.D. on June 8, 2026 in The Secular Mystic Path

We often find ourselves in conversations that quickly turn into a game of who's right. Here's how to interrupt the pattern.

We often find ourselves in conversations that quickly turn into a game of who's right. Here's how to interrupt the pattern.