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Sex

Beyond Freud: Acquiring New Body Parts in Virtual Reality

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on May 28, 2023 in The Future of Intimacy

Technology is transforming the sexual experience, potentially shattering the biological constraints of the human body.

Therapy

Therapy Dogs Are Intuitive: Allow Them to Work Intuitively

John-Tyler Binfet Ph.D. on May 28, 2023 in Canines, Kids, and Kindness

Therapy dogs are known to be intuitive; handlers are encouraged to allow their dog to act on their intuition.

Mark Travers Ph.D. on May 28, 2023 in Social Instincts

It’s not the alcohol that makes the date great, it's you.

Loren A. Olson M.D. on May 28, 2023 in Finally Out

Self-esteem is not a gift that someone gives to you. Achieving it combines discovering who you want to be and then working to achieve that goal.

Diet

Why Eating Quinoa Is Good for the Body and the Brain

Barbara Koltuska-Haskin, Ph.D. on May 28, 2023 in How My Brain Works

Quinoa contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory plant compounds and may help protect against some diseases. It is also high in minerals and vitamins.

Sex

We Don’t Share the Same Desires in Bed

Gurit E. Birnbaum, Ph.D. on May 28, 2023 in Intimately Connected

Navigating the complexities of different sexual needs

Erin Leonard Ph.D. on May 27, 2023 in Peaceful Parenting

These five tips will help you empathize instead of advise.

Relationships

The Never Married, a New Normal

Stephen J. Betchen D.S.W. on May 27, 2023 in Magnetic Partners

More people never marry than ever.

Grief

Experiencing Grief on One's Own Terms

Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on May 27, 2023 in Stress Fracture

When we judge grief.

Denial

Generative AI Can Foster Science Denial: How to Be on Alert

Barbara Hofer, Ph.D. and Gale M. Sinatra, Ph.D. on May 27, 2023 in The Psychology of Science Denial

Generative AI can produce misinformation and be used to sow disinformation, blurring boundaries between truth and fiction for those seeking authoritative scientific information.

Education

Will AI Transform Educational Standards of Evidence?

Natalia Kucirkova Ph.D. on May 27, 2023 in Just For You

The lack of consistent educational evidence standards is a can of worms for new legislation. The advent of generative AI throws another spanner in the works.

Douglas T. Kenrick Ph.D. on May 27, 2023 in Sex, Murder, and the Meaning of Life

Personal Perspective: Here are three suggestions to make foreign travel more delightful and less stressful.

Appetite

How to Feed a Late-Stage Alzheimer’s Patient

Anthea Rowan on May 27, 2023 in We're Only Human

A Personal Perspective: I began with such good intentions and fed my mother a diet packed with goodness. What she eats now is anathema to me.

Anxiety

Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts: Images, Sensations, and Stories

Martin Seif Ph.D. ABPP and Sally Winston Psy.D. on May 27, 2023 in Living with a Sticky Mind

Unwanted intrusive thoughts aren't determined by their content. Here's how to determine if you are actually suffering from unwanted intrusive thoughts.

Alan J. Steinberg M.D. on May 27, 2023 in The Meditating Mind

There is much more to our evolution than Darwin suggested. We are active participants in a grand design that promises a future of escalating beauty and wisdom.

Dementia

Modern Aging Has Two Very New Dangers

Roy F. Baumeister Ph.D. on May 27, 2023 in Cultural Animal

Longer lives mean that more people will suffer from dementia. Meanwhile, new retirement plans replace lifelong pensions with a lump sum that could run out.

Christine B. L. Adams M.D. on May 27, 2023 in Living on Automatic

Parents can engage with children to practice the art of conversation, fostering socialization.

Emily T. Troscianko on May 27, 2023 in A Hunger Artist

Examining the cause and effect of cognitive function and anorexia, including whether recovery from anorexia brings cognitive deficits to an end.

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on May 27, 2023 in Understanding Hypnosis

How might we deal with patients reporting encounters with ghosts, demons, or guardian angels?

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on May 27, 2023 in A Funny Bone to Pick

It's impossible to live life without regrets. Trying to avoid regret may mean not taking enough chances. But here's one regret you should try to avoid.

Rebecca Rolland Ed.D. on May 26, 2023 in The Art of Talking with Children

It's clearer than ever that kids need decoding skills to read well. But if books are to be meaningful to them, they also need great conversations.

Hannah Leib LCSW on May 26, 2023 in Helping Youth In Crisis

A Personal Perspective: I was cyberbullied as a teenager back in 2010. Now in 2023, I am here to help fight against it.

Education

Humane Education and Tweens' Emerging Views of Animals

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on May 26, 2023 in Animal Emotions

Zoe Weil's "Claude & Medea" highlights the importance of humane education and the significant role teachers play in the development of an individual's moral compass.

Philosophy

REBT and Buddhism: A Comparison

Michael R Edelstein Ph.D. on May 26, 2023 in The Three Minute Therapist

Are you interested in the best philosophies for living your life?

Richard Brown on May 26, 2023 in Understanding Health Behaviors

Healthy eating in relationships can be difficult. Simple steps can improve health and strengthen connections.

Mountainside Treatment Center on May 26, 2023 in From Addiction to Recovery

As loneliness rises in the U.S., so do mental and physical health issues. Providers should prioritize building secure connections as part of a client's healing journey.

Relationships

4 Things That Make a Kiss Amazing—or Horrible

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on May 26, 2023 in Naked Truth

Can a kiss leave you tingling from head to toe? Discover four things that can make a kiss magical or terrible.

Gleb Tsipursky Ph.D. on May 26, 2023 in Intentional Insights

Avoid recession mistakes: 1) Differentiate, don't compete on price. 2) Invest in marketing wisely. 3) Seize unique opportunities, don't follow the crowd.

Artificial Intelligence

2 Ways AI Fails at Therapy, and Why You Should Care

Richard Brouillette LCSW on May 26, 2023 in Flipping Out

Helpline workers in mental health call centers are being replaced by chatbots. In a threat to real psychotherapy, your therapist may be next.