Stress

Putting the Brakes on Overthinking

By Nancy Colier LCSW, Rev. on October 27, 2021 in Inviting a Monkey to Tea

Have you ever been stuck in a toxic thought loop? There is a way out.

Have you ever been stuck in a toxic thought loop? There is a way out.

Evolutionary Psychology

Why Do We Believe in Fake News and Conspiracy Theories?

By Mike Brooks Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in Tech Happy Life

It is easy to believe in fake news, lies, and conspiracy theories in this "Information Age." Truth is elusive in this complicated world, so we should strive to be more humble.

It is easy to believe in fake news, lies, and conspiracy theories in this "Information Age." Truth is elusive in this complicated world, so we should strive to be more humble.

Relationships

The Breakup Story

By Marisa T. Cohen Ph.D., CPLC on October 27, 2021 in Finding Love: The Scientific Take

The end of a relationship can be very painful. Researchers have examined the emotions reported and the story that is told in its aftermath.

The end of a relationship can be very painful. Researchers have examined the emotions reported and the story that is told in its aftermath.

ADHD

A Quick Guide to Adult Attention-Deficit Disorder

By Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on October 27, 2021 in Fixing Families

Attention deficit disorder in adults is different than that in children and teens.

Attention deficit disorder in adults is different than that in children and teens.

Work

5 Ways to Make Work Friends When Working Remotely

By Marisa Franco Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in Platonic Love

Is working from home making you lonely? Here are five ways to make work friends when WFH.

Is working from home making you lonely? Here are five ways to make work friends when WFH.

Attention

The Impacts of Poverty In Infancy

By Elizabeth Dixon, LISW-CP on October 27, 2021 in The Flourishing Family

Addressing the impacts of poverty in infancy may promote positive cascading effects, influencing not only the child's development but future generations to come.

Addressing the impacts of poverty in infancy may promote positive cascading effects, influencing not only the child's development but future generations to come.

It was just another shift at the jail clinic, until I met a man with a life-threatening complication due to woefully inadequate care.

Sleep

How Sleep Deprivation Causes Us to Drag Our Feet

By Christopher Bergland on October 27, 2021 in The Athlete's Way

New research shows how not getting enough sleep throws off people's motor control and coordination.

New research shows how not getting enough sleep throws off people's motor control and coordination.

Media

Romantic Themes in Movies and TV: Toxic for Single Women?

By Bella DePaulo Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in Living Single

Single women who watched more TV shows and movies with romantic themes felt more fearful about being single. It was different for single men.

Single women who watched more TV shows and movies with romantic themes felt more fearful about being single. It was different for single men.

Work

You Should (Probably) Just Quit Your Job Already

By Tony Evans Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in Trust Games

Workers around the world are debating whether to change their careers. Research suggests you shouldn't settle too quickly for the status quo.

Workers around the world are debating whether to change their careers. Research suggests you shouldn't settle too quickly for the status quo.

Happiness

How to Achieve Contentment

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in How To Do Life

Feeling content may be an even more worthy goal than happiness.

Feeling content may be an even more worthy goal than happiness.

Education

How to Stop Being a Sucker for People Who Agree With You

By Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP on October 27, 2021 in Ambigamy

To be a more critical thinker, get good at spotting the rhetorical pandering in arguments that you support.

To be a more critical thinker, get good at spotting the rhetorical pandering in arguments that you support.

Happiness

Mindfulness Is an Everyday Pleasure

By Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in Emotional Fitness

Simple, absorbing activities are good therapy and will ensure that well-being remains a constant companion.

Simple, absorbing activities are good therapy and will ensure that well-being remains a constant companion.

Therapy

Do Dogs Suffer Stress in Animal-Assisted Therapy Sessions?

By Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on October 27, 2021 in Canine Corner

The possibility that dogs may experience stress from participating in animal-assisted therapy was measured by assessing their cortisol levels.

The possibility that dogs may experience stress from participating in animal-assisted therapy was measured by assessing their cortisol levels.

Relationships

Effective Therapists Don't Just Listen

By Denise Winn on October 27, 2021 in Helping Humanity Thrive

Why listening isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

Why listening isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

Personality

Will the Metaverse Impact Mental Health?

By Phil Reed D.Phil. on October 27, 2021 in Digital World, Real World

The motivation behind development of the metaverse is unclear, but research evidence suggests likely negative outcomes for mental health.

The motivation behind development of the metaverse is unclear, but research evidence suggests likely negative outcomes for mental health.

Relationships

The Power of Sexual Fantasies in a Relationship

By Gurit E. Birnbaum, Ph.D. on October 27, 2021 in Intimately Connected

What are the broader implications of having certain sexual fantasies?

What are the broader implications of having certain sexual fantasies?

Most everyone avoids discomfort but sometimes avoiding makes things worse.

Anxiety

How You Could Use Horror to Overcome Anxiety

By Coltan Scrivner on October 26, 2021 in Morbid Minds

Why would a movie meant to make you feel anxious actually help you cope with anxiety? It's all about practice.

Why would a movie meant to make you feel anxious actually help you cope with anxiety? It's all about practice.

Psych Careers

Academic Psychology: More Confident, Less Formal

By Melissa A. Wheeler Ph.D. on October 26, 2021 in Ethically Speaking

Is the style of academic psychology writing subject to current trends and conventions? Recent research shows it has become more confident and less formal over time.

Is the style of academic psychology writing subject to current trends and conventions? Recent research shows it has become more confident and less formal over time.

Stress

7 Tips for Lower Holiday Stress

By Gabriel Young Ph.D. on October 26, 2021 in Shrink Mindset

Are you stressed about the upcoming holidays? Here are some steps to relax and enjoy yourself.

Are you stressed about the upcoming holidays? Here are some steps to relax and enjoy yourself.

Relationships

Does Management Play Favorites?

By Victor Lipman on October 26, 2021 in Mind of the Manager

Supervisors playing favorites can have negative implications for employee morale and team unity.

Supervisors playing favorites can have negative implications for employee morale and team unity.

Politics

The Evisceration of the Human in Contemporary Psychology

By Michael Karson Ph.D., J.D. on October 26, 2021 in Feeling Our Way

Psychotic countertransference is the therapist’s firm belief that they are wise and beneficent because they are acting in the role of therapist.

Psychotic countertransference is the therapist’s firm belief that they are wise and beneficent because they are acting in the role of therapist.

Parenting

Unloved Daughters: Muddling Through Maternal Abandonment

By Peg Streep on October 26, 2021 in Tech Support

A mother's abandonment of her child or children is an event that runs counter to the culture's most cherished myths. Its effects are deep and far-reaching.

A mother's abandonment of her child or children is an event that runs counter to the culture's most cherished myths. Its effects are deep and far-reaching.

Education

How to End the School Culture Wars

By Zoe Weil M.A., M.T.S on October 26, 2021 in Becoming a Solutionary

Tired of the school culture wars? There's an answer to the conflict and polarization.

Tired of the school culture wars? There's an answer to the conflict and polarization.

Online Therapy

Hypnosis for Children Through Telehealth

By Ran D. Anbar M.D. on October 26, 2021 in Understanding Hypnosis

Integrating mental health care into a primary care setting using a pediatric hypnosis and counseling telehealth service.

Integrating mental health care into a primary care setting using a pediatric hypnosis and counseling telehealth service.

Relationships

How to Navigate Differences of Opinion in Your Relationship

By Danielle M. Dick, Ph.D. on October 26, 2021 in Genes, Environments, and Human Behavior

Do you and your partner have different ways of approaching things? Check out this three-step guide on how to bridge that divide.

Do you and your partner have different ways of approaching things? Check out this three-step guide on how to bridge that divide.

Motivation

The Psychology of Endurance-Sport Technology

By Jim Taylor Ph.D. on October 26, 2021 in The Power of Prime

Technology and its impact on how athletes think and feel about their training and competitive efforts.

Technology and its impact on how athletes think and feel about their training and competitive efforts.