Work

Sticky Situations: Handling a Martyr

By Eric Karpinski and Becca Labbe Karpinski on June 15, 2021 in Putting Happiness to Work

"My co-worker constantly talks about how late she stays and drops hints that she’s the one doing most of the work. It makes me crazy. Please help."

"My co-worker constantly talks about how late she stays and drops hints that she’s the one doing most of the work. It makes me crazy. Please help."

Self-Help

Authenticity and Learning to Embrace Who You Are

By Jennifer Guttman Psy.D. on June 15, 2021 in Sustainable Life Satisfaction

Learn how five steps can help you become your authentic self.

Learn how five steps can help you become your authentic self.

Sleep

Dreams of Sexual Assault: Fighting Back When You Feel Powerless

By Layne Dalfen on June 15, 2021 in Understanding Dreams

Do you think a nightmare is a bad thing? Understanding how to connect your dream to the waking situation it is reflecting can change your perspective completely.

Do you think a nightmare is a bad thing? Understanding how to connect your dream to the waking situation it is reflecting can change your perspective completely.

Personality

What Is at the Heart of Dark Traits Like Narcissism?

By Arash Emamzadeh on June 15, 2021 in Finding a New Home

What is the core of aversive psychopathology and dark personality traits, like narcissism? New research examines this core, which is called the Dark Factor of Personality (D).

What is the core of aversive psychopathology and dark personality traits, like narcissism? New research examines this core, which is called the Dark Factor of Personality (D).

Parenting

7 Truths Children Need to Know

By David Schwartz LMFT on June 15, 2021 in Adolescents, Explained

What are the most important values we can instill in our children? Perhaps the ability to help them clear a pathway to success while staying true to who they are.

What are the most important values we can instill in our children? Perhaps the ability to help them clear a pathway to success while staying true to who they are.

Self-Help

Recognize Your Part

By Rick Hanson Ph.D. on June 15, 2021 in Your Wise Brain

Acknowledging one's own part in a difficult situation is one of the hardest, and most honorable, things a person can do.

Acknowledging one's own part in a difficult situation is one of the hardest, and most honorable, things a person can do.

Health

Power of People: Why Being in a Crowd Feels Good

By Regan A. R. Gurung Ph.D. on June 15, 2021 in The Psychological Pundit

You may be wary of crowds due to the pandemic but your enjoyment of events can be enhanced by them. Why? Beyond a sign of better times, other people's reactions are helpful. Enjoy.

You may be wary of crowds due to the pandemic but your enjoyment of events can be enhanced by them. Why? Beyond a sign of better times, other people's reactions are helpful. Enjoy.

Relationships

Fierce Self-Compassion: A Conversation With Kristin Neff

By Miriam Kirmayer Ph.D. on June 15, 2021 in Casual to Close

How does self-compassion allow us to set boundaries, effect change, and connect more meaningfully?

How does self-compassion allow us to set boundaries, effect change, and connect more meaningfully?

Forgiveness

Refusing to Forgive Social Offenses Brings Out the Worst in Us

By Janice Harper Ph.D. on June 15, 2021 in Beyond Bullying

We can learn a lot from the media frenzy that attacked model Chrissy Teigen for her past abhorrent behavior. By refusing to forgive, however, we become her.

We can learn a lot from the media frenzy that attacked model Chrissy Teigen for her past abhorrent behavior. By refusing to forgive, however, we become her.

Trauma

Stop Asking Trauma Victims to Play Nice

By Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on June 15, 2021 in Stress Fracture

Helping people recover from trauma must first start with understanding and respect.

Helping people recover from trauma must first start with understanding and respect.

Gender

The White House Gender Policy Council Fails Boys and Men

By Rob Whitley, Ph.D. on June 15, 2021 in Talking About Men

The exclusive female focus of the White House Gender Policy Council denies us the opportunity to recognize and address the various mental health issues that disproportionately affect men and boys.

The exclusive female focus of the White House Gender Policy Council denies us the opportunity to recognize and address the various mental health issues that disproportionately affect men and boys.

Resilience

Building Resilience in the Face of Compassion Fatigue

By Veronika Tait Ph.D. on June 15, 2021 in Pulling Through

Taking care of your own needs increases your capacity to aid others.

Taking care of your own needs increases your capacity to aid others.

Self-Help

How to Emerge from Quarantine with Comfort and Ease

By Robin D. Stone, LMHC on June 15, 2021 in The Color of Wellness

Let’s talk about what might contribute to your unease about resuming your pre-pandemic activities, and explore ways you can start living your life again.

Let’s talk about what might contribute to your unease about resuming your pre-pandemic activities, and explore ways you can start living your life again.

Trauma

Help! I Had a Panic Attack in Front of My Kids, Now What?

By Robyn Koslowitz Ph.D. on June 15, 2021 in Targeted Parenting

It can be difficult to talk to children about our own trauma, but we can't always avoid it. Here are some guidelines on how to do it.

It can be difficult to talk to children about our own trauma, but we can't always avoid it. Here are some guidelines on how to do it.

China’s population — and cultural values — are changing. How can mental health professionals be prepared?

Neuroscience

Is a Neuroscientific Revolution Underway?

By Nick Morgan Ph.D. on June 15, 2021 in Communications That Matter

A recent book challenges much of what we know about the brain.

A recent book challenges much of what we know about the brain.

Evolutionary Psychology

Why We Choose to Act Against Our Own Interests

By Iskra Fileva Ph.D. on June 15, 2021 in The Philosopher's Diaries

We do not always act in our own interest. There are forces in the human psyche, inner demons, that may propel us to act contrary to reason. What are they? Why do we have them?

We do not always act in our own interest. There are forces in the human psyche, inner demons, that may propel us to act contrary to reason. What are they? Why do we have them?

Relationships

Bringing Authenticity to Short-Term Romances

By Randi Gunther Ph.D. on June 15, 2021 in Rediscovering Love

The key to making a short-term relationship work is in loving the same way you would as if you were in it for the long haul.

The key to making a short-term relationship work is in loving the same way you would as if you were in it for the long haul.

Relationships

The Importance of Deep Listening in a Relationship

By Linda and Charlie Bloom on June 15, 2021 in Stronger at the Broken Places

8 skills that we can learn from listening to others.

8 skills that we can learn from listening to others.

Introversion

Why Introverts May Find It Hard When Life Returns to Normal

By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on June 15, 2021 in Fulfillment at Any Age

As the pandemic social distancing mandates come to an end, will introverts find they’re just as happy staying home? Here's what personality research predicts.

As the pandemic social distancing mandates come to an end, will introverts find they’re just as happy staying home? Here's what personality research predicts.

Aging

How to Support Someone with Hearing Loss

By Shari Eberts on June 15, 2021 in Life With Hearing Loss

How can you show the people in your life with hearing loss that you value them? Here are 8 tips.

How can you show the people in your life with hearing loss that you value them? Here are 8 tips.

Relationships

The 2 Biggest Dating Mistakes

By Michael Karson Ph.D., J.D. on June 15, 2021 in Feeling Our Way

At the heart of the fantasy of meeting Mr. or Ms. Right is the fantasy that you yourself are just right for someone.

At the heart of the fantasy of meeting Mr. or Ms. Right is the fantasy that you yourself are just right for someone.

Parenting

The Journey of Motherhood

By Beverly D. Flaxington on June 15, 2021 in Understand Other People

A reflection on the incredible journey of motherhood on my eldest's 25th birthday.

A reflection on the incredible journey of motherhood on my eldest's 25th birthday.

We may still be missing the root cause of someone's anxiety, no matter how comprehensive our assessment might be.

Work

What Is "Zoom Dysmorphia" and Why Does It Hurt So Much?

By American Psychoanalytic Association on June 15, 2021 in Psychoanalysis Unplugged

When you're on a Zoom meeting, do you stare at your face and criticize your features? You're not alone.

When you're on a Zoom meeting, do you stare at your face and criticize your features? You're not alone.

Depression

Patients Are Being Misinformed About Electroconvulsive Therapy

By John Read Ph.D. on June 15, 2021 in Psychiatry Through the Looking Glass

Electroconvulsive therapy can have significant side effects and there is only limited evidence of its efficacy. The information given to patients in the UK is often misleading.

Electroconvulsive therapy can have significant side effects and there is only limited evidence of its efficacy. The information given to patients in the UK is often misleading.

Health

UFOs, COVID, and the Radical Uncertainty of This Moment

By Sandro Galea M.D. on June 15, 2021 in Talking About Health

What our unpredictable present means for how we plan for a healthier future.

What our unpredictable present means for how we plan for a healthier future.

Sex

How to Talk to Black Girls about Sex

By Seanna Leath Ph.D. on June 15, 2021 in Black Women and Girls’ Wellness

How can Black parents reduce their daughter's sense of fear, shame, or taboo around their sexual exploration?

How can Black parents reduce their daughter's sense of fear, shame, or taboo around their sexual exploration?

Parenting

The Importance of Fathers for Child Development

By Jennifer E. Lansford, Ph.D. on June 15, 2021 in Parenting and Culture

Fathers are not just helpers for mothers but are important to children in their own right. Fathers contribute to children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being.

Fathers are not just helpers for mothers but are important to children in their own right. Fathers contribute to children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being.