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Progress in Mental Health Services Can Bring New Hope

Susan J. Lewis Ph.D., J.D. on December 5, 2025 in Law & Disorder

There is hope for treatment and improvement in the lives of those who suffer from severe and persistent mental illness.

There is hope for treatment and improvement in the lives of those who suffer from severe and persistent mental illness.

Boundaries

Should You Show Empathy When Setting Limits?

Bill Eddy LCSW, JD on December 5, 2025 in 5 Types of People Who Can Ruin Your Life

It's hard to set limits, but sometimes a statement showing empathy, attention, and respect can help them be accepted. However, in other cases, it's better to avoid being "too nice."

It's hard to set limits, but sometimes a statement showing empathy, attention, and respect can help them be accepted. However, in other cases, it's better to avoid being "too nice."

Leadership

Why Some Systems Keep Working When Things Go Wrong

Dan Dworkis M.D., Ph.D. on December 5, 2025 in The Emergency Mind

Why do some systems adapt while others break? The ACE Model shows how capacity, ability, and experience support resilience under stress.

Why do some systems adapt while others break? The ACE Model shows how capacity, ability, and experience support resilience under stress.

Borderline Personality Disorder

You’re My Favorite Person

Karen Stollznow Ph.D. on December 5, 2025 in Speaking in Tongues

What does it really mean to be someone’s “favorite person”? This dynamic sheds light on the intense relationships common in borderline personality disorder.

What does it really mean to be someone’s “favorite person”? This dynamic sheds light on the intense relationships common in borderline personality disorder.

Mating

Is Meeting for Coffee Good for a First Date or a Red Flag?

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on December 5, 2025 in A Funny Bone to Pick

There's been some controversy brewing on social media over coffee dates, whether "meeting for coffee" is a good option for a first date versus too low effort and a red flag.

There's been some controversy brewing on social media over coffee dates, whether "meeting for coffee" is a good option for a first date versus too low effort and a red flag.

Resilience

Finding Light in the “Hazy Shade of Winter”

Michele M. Tugade Ph.D. on December 5, 2025 in Everyday Resilience

Want to beat the winter blues? Preserve your inner peace through mindful movement, by integrating the ancient wisdom of yoga with the restorative power of being in nature.

Want to beat the winter blues? Preserve your inner peace through mindful movement, by integrating the ancient wisdom of yoga with the restorative power of being in nature.

Social Life

5 Steps You Can Take Today to Live Your Best Life

Gill Harrop Ph.D. on December 5, 2025 in Bystander Intervention in Action

Small actions repeated consistently create meaningful change. Here are 5 small steps which have the power to positively impact your everyday life.

Small actions repeated consistently create meaningful change. Here are 5 small steps which have the power to positively impact your everyday life.

Resilience

Why the World Needs a Big Dose of Hope Right Now

Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Ed.D. on December 5, 2025 in Everyday Resilience

People are feeling overwhelmed, unsteady, and unsure of what the future holds. Here’s why hope matters more than ever.

People are feeling overwhelmed, unsteady, and unsure of what the future holds. Here’s why hope matters more than ever.

Trauma

The Hidden Meaning Behind “I Don’t Care”

Jeanette Yoffe M.A., LMFT on December 5, 2025 in The Inner Life of Foster Care

“I don’t care” isn’t defiance but a trauma shield. For traumatized youth, it protects against hurt, loss, and instability.

“I don’t care” isn’t defiance but a trauma shield. For traumatized youth, it protects against hurt, loss, and instability.

Gratitude

The Gift of Gratitude: Why We Can't Thank Ourselves

Joel Wong Ph.D. on December 5, 2025 in Gratefully

There's something weird about thanking yourself—but why?

There's something weird about thanking yourself—but why?

Psychosis

It Is Possible to Thrive After Psychosis — I Am Proof

Joyce Vromen Ph.D. on December 5, 2025 in Divergent Minds

Personal Perspective: The narrative about psychosis recovery is incomplete. Many people heal, rebuild, and thrive. My story is proof.

Personal Perspective: The narrative about psychosis recovery is incomplete. Many people heal, rebuild, and thrive. My story is proof.

Dreaming

Dreaming of the Dead: Why It Happens and What It Means

Phil Lane MSW, LCSW on December 5, 2025 in Am I Dying?

Dreaming of a person who has died is a common subconscious experience but the answer to why it happens is complex and nuanced. Psychology offers a variety of possible explanations.

Dreaming of a person who has died is a common subconscious experience but the answer to why it happens is complex and nuanced. Psychology offers a variety of possible explanations.

Highly Sensitive Person

Are You Too Sensitive?

Barbara Greenberg Ph.D. on December 5, 2025 in The Teen Doctor

There are many ways highly sensitive people can interact with less intensity.

There are many ways highly sensitive people can interact with less intensity.

Relationships

The 2025 Relationship Trends Wrapped

Kaamna Bhojwani MA on December 5, 2025 in Becoming Technosexual

Gender wars, a loneliness epidemic, and all-powerful AI are the hallmarks of 2025. Will 2026 bring connection or fuel further divides?

Gender wars, a loneliness epidemic, and all-powerful AI are the hallmarks of 2025. Will 2026 bring connection or fuel further divides?

Authenticity

The Gift of Authenticity

Debra M. Kawahara Ph.D. on December 5, 2025 in Seeds of Wisdom

By reclaiming your true self, you foster trust and inspire deeper connections rooted in compassion and love.

By reclaiming your true self, you foster trust and inspire deeper connections rooted in compassion and love.

Ketamine

Is Ketamine Addictive?

Gail Serruya M.D. on December 5, 2025 in The Current State of Ketamine Treatment

Your doctor is recommending the 'rave drug' for depression. While ketamine can be addictive, it's safest under clinical supervision.

Your doctor is recommending the 'rave drug' for depression. While ketamine can be addictive, it's safest under clinical supervision.

Divorce

When Divorce Support Ends But Kids Aren’t Independent

Elise Buie Esq. on December 5, 2025 in The Heart of the Matter

When divorce support ends, a discussion of how parents can help adult children who aren’t financially independent.

When divorce support ends, a discussion of how parents can help adult children who aren’t financially independent.

Caregiving

Alzheimer's and the Caregiver Crisis

Greg O'Brien on December 5, 2025 in On Pluto

An estimated seven million in the United States suffer from Alzheimer’s. And there are an estimated 12 million unpaid family caregivers for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia

An estimated seven million in the United States suffer from Alzheimer’s. And there are an estimated 12 million unpaid family caregivers for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia

Productivity

I Caved and Bought a Smartwatch, and It Fixed My Focus

Nicole Byers Ph.D. on December 5, 2025 in Neuroscience in Your Daily Life

Personal Perspective: Women in leadership…your brain has a schedule. This hidden number on your smartwatch can help you beat burnout by aligning your day with your biology.

Personal Perspective: Women in leadership…your brain has a schedule. This hidden number on your smartwatch can help you beat burnout by aligning your day with your biology.

Self-Help

Why You Feel Crummy, a Checklist

Alice Boyes Ph.D. on December 5, 2025 in In Practice

When you feel off, here's how to figure out why.

When you feel off, here's how to figure out why.

Artificial Intelligence

Why AI Will Never Be Your Leader

Mark Van Vugt Ph.D. on December 5, 2025 in Naturally Selected

Personal Perspective: We’re letting algorithms increasingly guide our choices. AI can manage tasks better than any human, yet it can’t earn trust, loyalty, or moral authority.

Personal Perspective: We’re letting algorithms increasingly guide our choices. AI can manage tasks better than any human, yet it can’t earn trust, loyalty, or moral authority.

Positive Psychology

Why Thoughts Have Power

Jeff Tarrant, Ph.D., BCN on December 5, 2025 in Choosing Your Meditation Style

This article explores how beliefs and emotions shape experience and offers five science-based practices to help readers use the mind’s power to intentionally shape their reality.

This article explores how beliefs and emotions shape experience and offers five science-based practices to help readers use the mind’s power to intentionally shape their reality.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Anxiety Is Real: Invest in the Skills AI Can't Replicate

Camille Preston Ph.D. on December 5, 2025 in Mental Health in the Workplace

The soft skills you avoided are now your only differentiator. AI can't replicate trust, presence, or empathy. Your humanity is your competitive advantage.

The soft skills you avoided are now your only differentiator. AI can't replicate trust, presence, or empathy. Your humanity is your competitive advantage.

Groupthink

Why We Resist Other People’s Ideas

Richard Dancsi on December 5, 2025 in Dear Life, Please Improve

How does our ego make us reject perfectly good ideas? Read about the Not-Invented-Here syndrome, and a place called “Hill-hill-hill Hill.”

How does our ego make us reject perfectly good ideas? Read about the Not-Invented-Here syndrome, and a place called “Hill-hill-hill Hill.”

Suicide

Death By Design: Making Sense of Solicited Self-Murder

Katherine Ramsland Ph.D. on December 5, 2025 in Shadow Boxing

A recent arrest in Florida highlights the notion of solicited suicide and the legal system's tendency to skirt mental illness complications.

A recent arrest in Florida highlights the notion of solicited suicide and the legal system's tendency to skirt mental illness complications.

Midlife

The Paralysis of the Middle-Aged Creative Mind

Amanda Sacks-Zimmerman Ph.D. on December 5, 2025 in The Science of Cognitive Health

The middle adult years have powerful creative potential—if you unlock it.

The middle adult years have powerful creative potential—if you unlock it.

Emotional Abuse

4 Signs of Emotional Abuse in a Marriage: What to Look For

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on December 5, 2025 in Legal Matters

Are you experiencing coercive control in your marriage? It’s important to learn the signs and take steps to protect yourself. Here are four indicators of emotional abuse.

Are you experiencing coercive control in your marriage? It’s important to learn the signs and take steps to protect yourself. Here are four indicators of emotional abuse.

Relationships

From Conflict to Connection: The Alchemy of Compassion

Yosi Amram, Ph.D on December 5, 2025 in Spiritual Intelligence

What if conflict could bring you closer instead of driving you apart? Discover how to tune into our shared humanity with the transformative properties of compassion.

What if conflict could bring you closer instead of driving you apart? Discover how to tune into our shared humanity with the transformative properties of compassion.

Cannabis

Daily Cannabis Users Surpassed Daily Alcohol Users in 2022

Timmen L. Cermak MD on December 5, 2025 in Healing from Addiction

Daily use of cannabis has now surpassed daily use of alcohol. Understanding how it affects mental functioning can help users calculate the cost-benefit ratio of daily use.

Daily use of cannabis has now surpassed daily use of alcohol. Understanding how it affects mental functioning can help users calculate the cost-benefit ratio of daily use.