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Loneliness

To Fight Loneliness, Research Says to Turn to Wisdom

By F. Diane Barth L.C.S.W. on February 24, 2021 in Off the Couch

Even before the pandemic, loneliness had become a growing concern around the world. Researchers tell us that wisdom can help fight it.

Even before the pandemic, loneliness had become a growing concern around the world. Researchers tell us that wisdom can help fight it.

Ethics and Morality

Are People Who Curse Actually More Honest?

By Christian B. Miller Ph.D. on February 24, 2021 in Questions of Character

Research explores whether cursing might be a sign of greater honesty.

Research explores whether cursing might be a sign of greater honesty.

Parenting

A Pandemic Lesson: Family Togetherness Makes Children Happy

By Peter Gray Ph.D. on February 24, 2021 in Freedom to Learn

By far the most common response by children to the question, "What have you LIKED about this period of lockdown?" was "More Time with My Family."

By far the most common response by children to the question, "What have you LIKED about this period of lockdown?" was "More Time with My Family."

Depression

Why It's Important to Screen for Depression in Pregnancy

By Dawn Kingston Ph.D. on February 23, 2021 in The Pregnant Pause

Depression and anxiety are two of the most common complications in pregnancy. They are more common than diabetes and high blood pressure.

Depression and anxiety are two of the most common complications in pregnancy. They are more common than diabetes and high blood pressure.

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A Pet Could Boost Your Mental Health

By The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on February 25, 2021 in Evidence-Based Living

Researchers across the globe have repeatedly found that owning a companion animal yields health benefits, and particularly boosts mental health.

Researchers across the globe have repeatedly found that owning a companion animal yields health benefits, and particularly boosts mental health.

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Spirituality

Human Kindness

By Larry Culliford on February 25, 2021 in Spiritual Wisdom for Secular Times

People are basically generous, lives totally inter-connected. Only giving in to partisan, 'Us' versus 'Them' style thinking explains why we make enemies and do bad things to them.

People are basically generous, lives totally inter-connected. Only giving in to partisan, 'Us' versus 'Them' style thinking explains why we make enemies and do bad things to them.

Child Development

Not Only the Lonely

By Stephen Gray Wallace on February 25, 2021 in Decisions Teens Make

Saying that our children are suffering from the pandemic would be a gross understatement. Clearly, adolescent mental health is not alright.

Saying that our children are suffering from the pandemic would be a gross understatement. Clearly, adolescent mental health is not alright.

Media

Revisiting violence in video games

By Danielle Ramo Ph.D. on February 25, 2021 in From Z to Alpha

Now that kids are home playing video games, it’s time to take another look at whether it’s hurting them

Now that kids are home playing video games, it’s time to take another look at whether it’s hurting them

Therapy

Difficult Clients

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on February 25, 2021 in How To Do Life

Advice for counselors, and a wake-up call to clients.

Advice for counselors, and a wake-up call to clients.

Stress

The Aches and Pains of Working from Home During Covid-19

By Maureen O'Reilly-Landry Ph.D. on February 24, 2021 in Psychological Trauma, Coping, and Resilience

Working from home during the pandemic led to emotional distress and physical pain for many. Treating mind and body together really helps.

Working from home during the pandemic led to emotional distress and physical pain for many. Treating mind and body together really helps.

Neuroscience

COVID-19 "Brain Fog" Is Real

By Samantha Jones, Ph.D. on February 24, 2021 in At the Junction

If you had COVID-19 and felt like your brain was, or still is, a bit foggy, you're not alone. Researchers are figuring out where that "brain fog" might come from.

If you had COVID-19 and felt like your brain was, or still is, a bit foggy, you're not alone. Researchers are figuring out where that "brain fog" might come from.

Self-Help

Self-Consciousness as an Attribute

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on February 24, 2021 in How To Do Life

Self-consciousness is normal, human, and often wise.

Self-consciousness is normal, human, and often wise.

Extroversion

The Introverted Extrovert Paradise of Skiing

By Michael Alcee Ph.D. on February 24, 2021 in Live Life Creatively

Looking for an energy bost this winter as an introverted extrovert? Skiing may just be your ticket.

Looking for an energy bost this winter as an introverted extrovert? Skiing may just be your ticket.

Psychiatry

Nobody’s Normal: A Book Review

By Christopher Lane Ph.D. on February 24, 2021 in Side Effects

A compelling new book examines the history and myth of normalcy.

A compelling new book examines the history and myth of normalcy.

Education

How Covid-19 Is Shaping the Future of Generations

By Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. on February 24, 2021 in Millennial Media

Has FOMO been replaced with a sense of gratitude and appreciation? For Generations Y and Z, work, school, and life will never be the same.

Has FOMO been replaced with a sense of gratitude and appreciation? For Generations Y and Z, work, school, and life will never be the same.

Intelligence

Can AI Machine Learning and Genomics Find Alzheimer’s Drugs?

By Cami Rosso on February 24, 2021 in The Future Brain

Harvard and Massachusetts General Hospital create an AI machine learning framework combined with genomics that predicts drug repurposing candidates for Alzheimer's disease.

Harvard and Massachusetts General Hospital create an AI machine learning framework combined with genomics that predicts drug repurposing candidates for Alzheimer's disease.

Self-Help

Tears, Fears, and Rage: 5 Tips To Survive Remote Learning

By Lindsay Weisner Psy.D. on February 24, 2021 in The Venn Diagram Life

How can you help your teen to thrive rather than merely survive this year? These five tips can go a long way.

How can you help your teen to thrive rather than merely survive this year? These five tips can go a long way.

Memory

Forms of Forgetting

By Robert N. Kraft Ph.D. on February 24, 2021 in Defining Memories

Forgetting to carry out the various acts in our daily lives can be troublesome—but also understandable and manageable.

Forgetting to carry out the various acts in our daily lives can be troublesome—but also understandable and manageable.

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Are You More Than Just Friends?

Moving beyond the friend zone

Romantic vs. Platonic

My Partner, My Best Friend?

The Friend with Benefits

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Child Development

They're Burning the Snow in Texas

By Dave Sobel Ph.D. on February 24, 2021 in My Child the Scientist

Are children conspiracy theorists, or do they change their beliefs at various points in development?

Are children conspiracy theorists, or do they change their beliefs at various points in development?

Addiction

How to Be Sober and Not Hate Your Spouse

By Dana Bowman on February 24, 2021 in Highly Functioning Is Highly Dangerous

Find yourself resenting your spouse who can drink? Here are some suggestions to help.

Find yourself resenting your spouse who can drink? Here are some suggestions to help.

Health

Science-Based Behavioral Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

By Arash Emamzadeh on February 24, 2021 in Finding a New Home

A new study examines behavioral and dietary treatments for irritable bowel syndrome.

A new study examines behavioral and dietary treatments for irritable bowel syndrome.

Aging

When We Lose Friends and Family Members

By Karen Stollznow Ph.D. on February 24, 2021 in Speaking in Tongues

Language as a memorial.

Language as a memorial.

Career

The 4 Most Common Work-From-Home Bad Habits

By Mark Travers Ph.D. on February 24, 2021 in Social Instincts

New research reveals who is most susceptible to "WFH" misconduct.

New research reveals who is most susceptible to "WFH" misconduct.

Stress

Create a Mentally Healthy Home Environment to Reduce Stress

By Teyhou Smyth Ph.D., LMFT on February 24, 2021 in Living with Finesse

How to overcome the challenges and create a peaceful, mentally healthy home.

How to overcome the challenges and create a peaceful, mentally healthy home.

Evolutionary Psychology

Is Advertising Trashing the Planet?

By Nigel Barber Ph.D. on February 24, 2021 in The Human Beast

What responsibility does advertising have for our excessive shopping activities?

What responsibility does advertising have for our excessive shopping activities?

Relationships

5 Ways Toxic Relationships Change You

By Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on February 24, 2021 in Stress Fracture

Tired of past toxic relationships interfering with your life? Recognizing a few common effects can help put them to rest.

Tired of past toxic relationships interfering with your life? Recognizing a few common effects can help put them to rest.

Ethics and Morality

Mental Health Nursing: When We Do Harm

By Lily Bailey on February 24, 2021 in Because We Are Bad

What happens when empathy and collaboration get left behind? A mental health nurse talks openly about the use of power and the impact it can have.

What happens when empathy and collaboration get left behind? A mental health nurse talks openly about the use of power and the impact it can have.

Anxiety

5 Snappy Comebacks for Your Inner Critic

By S. Rufus on February 24, 2021 in Stuck

That scary, scathing mental commentary is so constant that we mistake it for our actual selves. What if it's not?

That scary, scathing mental commentary is so constant that we mistake it for our actual selves. What if it's not?

Narcissism

Moving On From a Narcissistic Mother

By Elaine Birchall, MSW, RSW, and Suzanne Cronkwright on February 24, 2021 in Conquer the Clutter

How to accept her limitations and meet your own needs for unconditional love and self-acceptance.

How to accept her limitations and meet your own needs for unconditional love and self-acceptance.

Social Life

How Friendship Has Changed in the Pandemic

By Lydia Denworth on February 24, 2021 in Brain Waves

The forced isolation of the pandemic has been hard on everyone, but some groups appear to have suffered more than others.

The forced isolation of the pandemic has been hard on everyone, but some groups appear to have suffered more than others.

Relationships

What Do Bears Know That We Don't?

By Pamela S. Willsey LICSW, BCD, PCC on February 24, 2021 in Packing for Success

Consider a "human hibernation," to become present and connected.

Consider a "human hibernation," to become present and connected.

Gender

The Pandemic of Male Loneliness

By David Braucher Ph.D. on February 24, 2021 in Life Smarts

For many males, experiencing the need for connection leaves them feeling inadequate, and unworthy of the very connection they yearn for. 

For many males, experiencing the need for connection leaves them feeling inadequate, and unworthy of the very connection they yearn for. 

Work

How to Help Your Manager Manage You

By Bruce Tulgan, JD on February 24, 2021 in Navigating the New Workplace

What is your boss so afraid of? For starters, these seven things.

What is your boss so afraid of? For starters, these seven things.

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