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Creativity

Is Creativity Enough in the Age of AI?

Jeffrey Davis M.A. on March 16, 2026 in Tracking Wonder

A new study suggests wisdom may guide how creativity is expressed. In the age of AI, cultivating wise creativity may matter more than ever.

A new study suggests wisdom may guide how creativity is expressed. In the age of AI, cultivating wise creativity may matter more than ever.

Grief

Brain Injury Grief: Dealing With Unreasonable Demands

Shireen Jeejeebhoy on March 16, 2026 in Concussion Is Brain Injury

Personal Perspective: We with brain injury don’t have to accept blame for how our brain injury and resulting grief expresses itself.

Personal Perspective: We with brain injury don’t have to accept blame for how our brain injury and resulting grief expresses itself.

Artificial Intelligence

Can We Remain Human in the Age of AI?

Tyler J. VanderWeele Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Human Flourishing

Personal Perspective: A third of American teens use AI agents as friends or romantic partners. What will be the long-term consequences?

Personal Perspective: A third of American teens use AI agents as friends or romantic partners. What will be the long-term consequences?

Serial Killers

When We Assume Psychopathy Is Involved in Serial Murders

Louis B. Schlesinger Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Serial Killers

What is the empirical evidence versus popular belief on serial killers?

What is the empirical evidence versus popular belief on serial killers?

Psychoanalysis

The Unexpected Benefit of Joining a Dying Profession

Irene Hurford MD on March 16, 2026 in Reality in Dialogue

Personal Perspective: Once, psychoanalysis was all the rage. Now it's a bit of a pariah. Perfect. Let's join.

Personal Perspective: Once, psychoanalysis was all the rage. Now it's a bit of a pariah. Perfect. Let's join.

Relationships

When Toxic Relationships Feel Good

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on March 16, 2026 in Stress Fracture

Toxic relationships can feel intense and exciting, but usually for all the wrong reasons. Discover ways to recognize them and save yourself pain in the long run.

Toxic relationships can feel intense and exciting, but usually for all the wrong reasons. Discover ways to recognize them and save yourself pain in the long run.

Personal Perspectives

A Near Impossible Trajectory for the Kid in the Shelter

David Sussillo Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Neural Reversed

Personal Perspective: Every child needs stability and meaning.

Personal Perspective: Every child needs stability and meaning.

Neuroscience

Stop Forcing Focus and Give Your Desk a Neuroscience Glow-Up

Nicole Byers Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Neuroscience in Your Daily Life

"Location, location, location" applies to productivity, too. Here are three neuroscience habits to shift your desk from scattered to focused.

"Location, location, location" applies to productivity, too. Here are three neuroscience habits to shift your desk from scattered to focused.

Happiness

Clear Space, Clear Mind: The Science Behind Decluttering

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Happy Together

Want a clearer mind? Here are five surprising ways that a clutter-free environment can boost our well-being.

Want a clearer mind? Here are five surprising ways that a clutter-free environment can boost our well-being.

Stroke

Young/Middle-Aged Drug Users Risk Stroke

Mark S. Gold M.D. on March 16, 2026 in Addiction Outlook

Young adults may suffer strokes when using cocaine, meth, and even cannabis, and the onset may be shortly after drug use and is directly linked to these drugs.

Young adults may suffer strokes when using cocaine, meth, and even cannabis, and the onset may be shortly after drug use and is directly linked to these drugs.

Mating

Can Voice Notes Hit the Right Note on Dating Apps?

Martin Graff Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Love, Digitally

Men and women should think carefully about how they make online first contact with a potential date. The research tells us that there are several things to consider.

Men and women should think carefully about how they make online first contact with a potential date. The research tells us that there are several things to consider.

Relationships

How to Be a Better Listener

Nicholas Balaisis Ph.D., RP on March 16, 2026 in Our Devices, Our Selves

Does the thought of becoming an active listener seem like work? Why listening can unlock new pleasures.

Does the thought of becoming an active listener seem like work? Why listening can unlock new pleasures.

Mindfulness

When Mindfulness Is Not Enough

Dan Roberts MBACP on March 16, 2026 in The Calm Self

Mindfulness meditation is incredibly helpful for millions of people, but enduring problems may also require a compassion-based approach, like internal family systems.

Mindfulness meditation is incredibly helpful for millions of people, but enduring problems may also require a compassion-based approach, like internal family systems.

Emotional Abuse

Can You Spot Emotional Abuse, Neglect, or Attunement?

Jonice Webb Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Childhood Emotional Neglect

A simple relationship scenario reveals the crucial difference between emotional abuse, emotional neglect, and true emotional attunement.

A simple relationship scenario reveals the crucial difference between emotional abuse, emotional neglect, and true emotional attunement.

Relationships

Are You the Initiator or the Reactor?

Assael Romanelli Ph.D., LCSW on March 16, 2026 in The Other Side of Relationships

Most couples think they’re arguing about an issue. Often they’re arguing about rhythm. Who initiates, who reacts, and how fast each partner moves shape the fight.

Most couples think they’re arguing about an issue. Often they’re arguing about rhythm. Who initiates, who reacts, and how fast each partner moves shape the fight.

Decision-Making

What Is the ‘Critical’ in Critical Thinking?

Christopher Dwyer Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Thoughts on Thinking

It seems critical thinking is often misinterpreted as thinking that applies critique/criticism—and, coincidentally, this is a notion that could use some critical thinking.

It seems critical thinking is often misinterpreted as thinking that applies critique/criticism—and, coincidentally, this is a notion that could use some critical thinking.

Relationships

Narcissistic Isolation: Echo’s Desire

Susan E. Schwartz Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Facade and Pretense

The Ancient Greek myth of Narcissus and Echo relates to current day relationship difficulties in love and communication. Echo desires, Narcissus refuses and cannot listen.

The Ancient Greek myth of Narcissus and Echo relates to current day relationship difficulties in love and communication. Echo desires, Narcissus refuses and cannot listen.

Relationships

3 Signs You're Being Emotionally 'Left on Read'

Mark Travers Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Social Instincts

Three signs that your partner isn't adequately responding to your feelings.

Three signs that your partner isn't adequately responding to your feelings.

Relationships

Do These 2 Things Consistently and Get Along With Anyone

Daniel S. Lobel Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in My Side of the Couch

Two ways of treating others always support successful relationships. Are you doing these two things?

Two ways of treating others always support successful relationships. Are you doing these two things?

Cognition

Zemblanity: When Bad Luck Is Built In

Christian Busch Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Connect the Dots

Not all bad luck is random. The concept of zemblanity shows how hidden patterns in our habits, decisions, and systems can quietly shape the setbacks we later call “chance.”

Not all bad luck is random. The concept of zemblanity shows how hidden patterns in our habits, decisions, and systems can quietly shape the setbacks we later call “chance.”

Emotion Regulation

Handle Criticism With Grace by Overcoming Defensiveness

Pia Owens on March 16, 2026 in Getting Comfortable with Conflict

We all know we should respond to criticism with calm rationality. So why do we feel upset and ashamed? Don't struggle against that defensive reaction. Accept and move past it.

We all know we should respond to criticism with calm rationality. So why do we feel upset and ashamed? Don't struggle against that defensive reaction. Accept and move past it.

Decision-Making

Why Some Scientific Debates Never End

Matt Grawitch Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in A Hovercraft Full of Eels

We expect science to deliver clear answers, but some debates mix evidence and values in ways data can’t resolve. Recognizing that helps explain why disagreement persists.

We expect science to deliver clear answers, but some debates mix evidence and values in ways data can’t resolve. Recognizing that helps explain why disagreement persists.

Motivation

Motivation Isn't Enough to Drive Change

The Open Minds Foundation on March 16, 2026 in The Art of Critical Thinking

Understanding motivation: Behavior rarely fails because people don’t care. It fails because the system quietly makes the right behavior too hard to perform.

Understanding motivation: Behavior rarely fails because people don’t care. It fails because the system quietly makes the right behavior too hard to perform.

Personal Perspectives

Music in Community Offers Light in Dark Times

Annita P. Sawyer Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Smoking Cigarettes, Eating Glass

I worried I had too little to offer, given the magnitude of bad news. But joined with others, I experienced the power of community to inspire love and hope beyond imagining.

I worried I had too little to offer, given the magnitude of bad news. But joined with others, I experienced the power of community to inspire love and hope beyond imagining.

Mental Health Stigma

Living a Great Life With an Invisible Disability

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Why Bad Looks Good

Invisible disabilities can be successfully managed, sustaining lives of health, happiness, and hope.

Invisible disabilities can be successfully managed, sustaining lives of health, happiness, and hope.

Anxiety

When Anxiety Is Really Fear in Disguise

Louise B. Miller Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in The Mind Body Connection

What many people call anxiety may actually be fear. Understanding how the brain’s alarm system works can completely change how we approach anxiety.

What many people call anxiety may actually be fear. Understanding how the brain’s alarm system works can completely change how we approach anxiety.

Workplace Dynamics

When Your Co-Worker Is a Backstabber

Amy Cooper Hakim Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Working With Difficult People

Is your co-worker a backstabber? Take these steps to stop this behavior and preserve your reputation.

Is your co-worker a backstabber? Take these steps to stop this behavior and preserve your reputation.

Parenting

A Secret That Some Mothers Will Never Tell

Nancy Colier LCSW, Rev. on March 16, 2026 in Inviting a Monkey to Tea

It's not acceptable for a mother to love her child but not like them very much. But for some mothers, it's the secret they can never share.

It's not acceptable for a mother to love her child but not like them very much. But for some mothers, it's the secret they can never share.

Personality

The Personality Trait That Can Make Life Feel Harder

Shannon Sauer-Zavala Ph.D. on March 16, 2026 in Self: Made

The same personality traits that once helped you succeed can create friction later. The key isn’t “better” traits—it’s a better fit between your personality and your goals.

The same personality traits that once helped you succeed can create friction later. The key isn’t “better” traits—it’s a better fit between your personality and your goals.