Relationships

What Should You Buy Your Valentine This Year?

By Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. on January 27, 2022 in Why Bad Looks Good

Valentine’s Day means roses, chocolates or . . . something else?

Valentine’s Day means roses, chocolates or . . . something else?

Eating Disorders

Why Fat Shaming Is Counterproductive

By David M. Allen M.D. on January 27, 2022 in A Matter of Personality

A Personal Perspective: Making a virtue out of unhealthy behavior is not the answer to the obesity epidemic.

A Personal Perspective: Making a virtue out of unhealthy behavior is not the answer to the obesity epidemic.

Happiness

Mind Over Matter: The Power of Placebo

By Tania Luna on January 27, 2022 in Surprise!

Many people dismiss the placebo effect as self-deception, but new research shows that the effect is far more profound and can benefit our everyday lives.

Many people dismiss the placebo effect as self-deception, but new research shows that the effect is far more profound and can benefit our everyday lives.

Parenting

Let Perfect Go and Build a Relationship With Your Child

By Dona Matthews Ph.D. on January 27, 2022 in Going Beyond Intelligence

Especially with a difficult or troubled child, respond to problems and misbehavior with understanding and love, and your child will feel more lovable, more connected to you.

Especially with a difficult or troubled child, respond to problems and misbehavior with understanding and love, and your child will feel more lovable, more connected to you.

Anxiety

Don't Teach Children to Be Martyrs

By Nancy J. Kislin, LCSW, MFT on January 27, 2022 in Family and Trauma

School lockdown drills should not involve instructing or encouraging children to become martyrs.

School lockdown drills should not involve instructing or encouraging children to become martyrs.

Parenting

How Reading Helps Children Understand Their Emotions

By Fern Schumer Chapman on January 27, 2022 in Brothers, Sisters, Strangers

World Read Aloud Day offers a great opportunity to read a good book with children and help them process difficult emotions.

World Read Aloud Day offers a great opportunity to read a good book with children and help them process difficult emotions.

Work

Making Friends at Work in a Hybrid World

By Sarah Marrs on January 27, 2022 in The New Employee Experience

Friendship is an important part of the new employee experience.

Friendship is an important part of the new employee experience.

Eating Disorders

Finally Finding Satisfaction

By Carolyn C. Ross M.D., M.P.H. on January 27, 2022 in Real Healing

Food and body image issues can’t be fixed with diets. If you’re struggling, it may be because you're not able to be your authentic self.

Food and body image issues can’t be fixed with diets. If you’re struggling, it may be because you're not able to be your authentic self.

Resilience

How to Build Resilience

By Dan Bates, LPC, NCC on January 27, 2022 in Mental Health Nerd

More now than ever you are needed. Meet the challenge, face the day, and make tangible steps to foster resilience in your life.

More now than ever you are needed. Meet the challenge, face the day, and make tangible steps to foster resilience in your life.

Education

International Data Privacy Day: Best Practices Regarding Children's Learning

By Natalia Kucirkova Ph.D. on January 27, 2022 in Just For You

On this International Data Privacy Day, let's raise awareness about three issues with a common theme: the use of children's data in commercial media.

On this International Data Privacy Day, let's raise awareness about three issues with a common theme: the use of children's data in commercial media.

Resilience

My Gifted, Shaky Hands

By Mark Banschick M.D. on January 27, 2022 in The Intelligent Divorce

Essential tremor affects millions of people. Try these ideas on how to live a full life with beautiful hands that happen to tremble.

Essential tremor affects millions of people. Try these ideas on how to live a full life with beautiful hands that happen to tremble.

Behavioral Economics

Before You Decide on One Option, You Have to Find a Set of Options

By Art Markman Ph.D. on January 27, 2022 in Ulterior Motives

Before you can decide on an option, you often have to generate a list of options to consider. New research explores how people generate that list.

Before you can decide on an option, you often have to generate a list of options to consider. New research explores how people generate that list.

Relationships

Learning From a Story About Profound Motherhood

By Lynne Reeves Griffin R.N., M.Ed. on January 27, 2022 in Field Guide to Families

After a chance encounter with a woman in a coffee line, a woman who was visiting her incarcerated son, novelist Mitchard, found the seed for her next novel.

After a chance encounter with a woman in a coffee line, a woman who was visiting her incarcerated son, novelist Mitchard, found the seed for her next novel.

Personality

Gifted People Can Be Wounded Too

By Imi Lo on January 27, 2022 in Living with Emotional Intensity

Most people would not think of being highly sensitive, empathic, intelligent, insightful, and inquisitive as a cause for childhood trauma. Here are eight less-known gifted traumas.

Most people would not think of being highly sensitive, empathic, intelligent, insightful, and inquisitive as a cause for childhood trauma. Here are eight less-known gifted traumas.

Social Life

Discrimination Against Singles

By Elyakim Kislev Ph.D. on January 27, 2022 in Happy Singlehood

Singles' unrest, singles' protests, and singles' demonstrations may be spreading soon. We should be aware of singlism, act against it, and support those who are suffering from it.

Singles' unrest, singles' protests, and singles' demonstrations may be spreading soon. We should be aware of singlism, act against it, and support those who are suffering from it.

Relationships

The Most Important and Surprising Trait in a Partner

By Andrew G. Thomas Ph.D. on January 27, 2022 in Darwin Does Dating

Want to be competitive in the long-term mating market?

Want to be competitive in the long-term mating market?

Child Development

Why Parents Need to Beware of What Kids Eat

By Caroline Kamau Ph.D. on January 27, 2022 in The Science of Mental Health

Parents need to be aware of what their children are eating; research shows that some food additives are linked with hyperactivity, and fast foods are linked with suicidal ideas.

Parents need to be aware of what their children are eating; research shows that some food additives are linked with hyperactivity, and fast foods are linked with suicidal ideas.

Therapy

How to Create a Beautiful Adulthood for Yourself

By Annie Wright LMFT on January 26, 2022 in Making the Whole Beautiful

Building a beautiful adulthood for yourself is the second chance you give yourself after a less-than-ideal and powerless childhood.

Building a beautiful adulthood for yourself is the second chance you give yourself after a less-than-ideal and powerless childhood.

Stress

I've Cracked the Code: Wordle Is Golf

By Bruce Grierson on January 26, 2022 in The Carpe Diem Project

Wordle is the simple, Zen-like stress reliever we've been waiting for. And if you've been wondering what it reminds you of ... consider the mystery solved.

Wordle is the simple, Zen-like stress reliever we've been waiting for. And if you've been wondering what it reminds you of ... consider the mystery solved.

Sex

How Erotic Fantasy Can Reignite Your Sex Life

By Sari Cooper, CST, LCSW on January 26, 2022 in Sex Esteem

Intentionally using fantasy and play to connect emotionally and sexually with your partner could change your relationship long-term.

Intentionally using fantasy and play to connect emotionally and sexually with your partner could change your relationship long-term.

Education

5 Popular Reading Programs May Be Harmful to Children

By J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on January 26, 2022 in Raising Readers, Writers, and Spellers

Five of the top reading programs in America are under fire by many educators and reading scientists. Is your child in one of them? Why is there a call for change?

Five of the top reading programs in America are under fire by many educators and reading scientists. Is your child in one of them? Why is there a call for change?

Animal Behavior

The Social and Emotional Lives of Urban Gray Foxes

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on January 26, 2022 in Animal Emotions

Based on thousands of hours of study, citizen scientist Bill Leikam offers valuable insights into the minds, hearts, and family lives of urban carnivores.

Based on thousands of hours of study, citizen scientist Bill Leikam offers valuable insights into the minds, hearts, and family lives of urban carnivores.

Psychosis

New Research Highlights the Cannabis Connection to Psychosis

By Timmen L. Cermak MD on January 26, 2022 in Healing from Addiction

A new study reveals the same data found in Europe: The rate of hospitalization for cannabis-related psychosis is related to the availability and THC concentration of cannabis.

A new study reveals the same data found in Europe: The rate of hospitalization for cannabis-related psychosis is related to the availability and THC concentration of cannabis.

Trauma

Children and Youth Need Trauma-Informed Care More Than Ever

By Anton C. Bizzell M.D. on January 26, 2022 in Mind Your Health

COVID-19 is just the latest stressor affecting young people. We need to provide the right care to reduce the long-term effects of their trauma.

COVID-19 is just the latest stressor affecting young people. We need to provide the right care to reduce the long-term effects of their trauma.

Sex

“My Boyfriend Doesn’t Want to Have Sex with Me”

By Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on January 26, 2022 in The Future of Intimacy

The concern is more common than you may realize, and some surprising issues can contribute to the problem.

The concern is more common than you may realize, and some surprising issues can contribute to the problem.

Motivation

Why Most People Ditch Their New Year’s Resolutions by February

By Ayelet Fishbach Ph.D. on January 26, 2022 in Get It Done

Your resolutions aren’t destined to fail. You just have to set them wisely.

Your resolutions aren’t destined to fail. You just have to set them wisely.

Race and Ethnicity

Identity Crisis: Navigating Biculturalism

By The Staff of the Menninger Clinic on January 26, 2022 in Mind Matters from Menninger

Do you know someone with a bicultural heritage? Recognizing the unique challenges of honoring multiple cultures can be emotionally illuminating.

Do you know someone with a bicultural heritage? Recognizing the unique challenges of honoring multiple cultures can be emotionally illuminating.

Relationships

3 Reasons We Can Get Overwhelmed by Online Dating

By Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on January 26, 2022 in Naked Truth

Struggling with online dating? Understanding the impact of having so many options can help you understand why.

Struggling with online dating? Understanding the impact of having so many options can help you understand why.