Relationships

"How Are You?"

By Alina Liu Psy.D. on May 22, 2022 in A Therapist's Education

Small talk fills the awkward space during social encounters. But what is the impact of chronic inauthenticity on our mental health?

Small talk fills the awkward space during social encounters. But what is the impact of chronic inauthenticity on our mental health?

Cognition

Experts in Bias Still Possess Infinite Biases

By Mark B. Baer, Esq. on May 22, 2022 in Empathy and Relationships

The more life experiences people have, the more biases they tend to possess, and left unchecked, those biases lead to impaired thinking.

The more life experiences people have, the more biases they tend to possess, and left unchecked, those biases lead to impaired thinking.

Health

How to End Your Child's Toxic Relationship With Food

By Yvonne Castañeda, MSW, LICSW on May 22, 2022 in The Power of Parallels

Has your child or teen developed an unhealthy relationship with food? Here are some ways to help them break up with junk food.

Has your child or teen developed an unhealthy relationship with food? Here are some ways to help them break up with junk food.

Motivation

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Activate

By David Udelf Psy.D. on May 22, 2022 in Sport Between the Ears

"Trust the process" isn't just a go-to phrase athletes throw out to appease the media and fans. It's a disciplined approach they train to achieve their desired results.

"Trust the process" isn't just a go-to phrase athletes throw out to appease the media and fans. It's a disciplined approach they train to achieve their desired results.

Forgiveness

5 Reasons Why Trauma Survivors Shouldn’t Forgive

By Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC on May 22, 2022 in Simplifying Complex Trauma

Trauma survivors should be cautious when forgiving their abusers.

Trauma survivors should be cautious when forgiving their abusers.

Embarrassment

The Stinky Cheese Smell of Shame

By Phil Stark, AMFT on May 22, 2022 in Dude, Where’s My Car-tharsis?

Our childhood experiences can create shame that stays with us long into our adult lives.

Our childhood experiences can create shame that stays with us long into our adult lives.

Summer is an opportunity to work ahead on a course or to catch up, but it is also a time to recharge after a long academic year -- the choice is yours to make.

Cognition

What We Can All Learn From the War in Ukraine

By Eric Haseltine Ph.D. on May 22, 2022 in Long Fuse, Big Bang

A key lesson learned in Ukraine that we should all pay attention to.

A key lesson learned in Ukraine that we should all pay attention to.

Relationships

Metaphors of Life and Love

By Steven Stosny, Ph.D. on May 22, 2022 in Anger in the Age of Entitlement

In metaphors of downward comparison, we compare ourselves to those who seem to be worse than us. These are the most insidious metaphors.

In metaphors of downward comparison, we compare ourselves to those who seem to be worse than us. These are the most insidious metaphors.

Relationships

Healthy Dog-Human Relationships Require Mutual Respect

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on May 22, 2022 in Animal Emotions

Louise Glazebrook's book written from the dog's point of view explains how to make achieving reciprocal relationships playful and fun and that your dog isn't trying to annoy you.

Louise Glazebrook's book written from the dog's point of view explains how to make achieving reciprocal relationships playful and fun and that your dog isn't trying to annoy you.

Relationships

The Nuts and Bolts of Self-Love

By Robert N. Johansen Ph.D. on May 22, 2022 in A New GPS for Intimate Relationships

What is the quality of the relationship I have with myself?

What is the quality of the relationship I have with myself?

Parenting

An Evidence-Based Approach to Potty Training

By Cara Goodwin, Ph.D. on May 22, 2022 in Parenting Translator

Toilet training (aka “potty training”) can make even the most confident parents question themselves. Decades of research on how to do it well can help.

Toilet training (aka “potty training”) can make even the most confident parents question themselves. Decades of research on how to do it well can help.

Relationships

The Many Worlds of The Metaverse

By Marlynn Wei M.D., J.D. on May 22, 2022 in Urban Survival

The Metaverse will change the way we live, think, work, connect, communicate, create, learn, and capture moments and memories.

The Metaverse will change the way we live, think, work, connect, communicate, create, learn, and capture moments and memories.

Dementia

Where Does Dementia Belong?

By Mary Ellen Purkis Ph.D., RN, Holly Symonds Brown Ph.D., RN, and Christine Ceci Ph.D., RN on May 21, 2022 in Living at Home with "Dementia"

Have you ever chosen home-based activities rather than events in the community with those who live with dementia? What is the impact of those choices?

Have you ever chosen home-based activities rather than events in the community with those who live with dementia? What is the impact of those choices?

Making the most of academic summers.

Attention

A Cheap Way to Restore Your Attention and Focus

By Shawn M. Burn Ph.D. on May 21, 2022 in Presence of Mind

Trouble focusing and resisting the unhealthy temptations? Modern life, including our smartphones, can cause cognitive fatigue. We can restore ourselves with green experiences.

Trouble focusing and resisting the unhealthy temptations? Modern life, including our smartphones, can cause cognitive fatigue. We can restore ourselves with green experiences.

Health

Will Online Fitness Classes Disappear?

By Pirkko Markula Ph.D. on May 21, 2022 in Fit Femininity

Will online fitness classes disappear? Not everyone is prepared to return to gym after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Will online fitness classes disappear? Not everyone is prepared to return to gym after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anger

How Are Hate and Anger Alike and Different?

By Bernard Golden, Ph.D. on May 21, 2022 in Overcoming Destructive Anger

Hate lives in a deeper place than anger. It is rooted in shame, fear, and humiliation and can be a powerful impetus to take action, to hurt, or even destroy the target of our hatred.

Hate lives in a deeper place than anger. It is rooted in shame, fear, and humiliation and can be a powerful impetus to take action, to hurt, or even destroy the target of our hatred.

Health

Treatment of Nausea with Hypnosis

By Ran D. Anbar M.D. on May 21, 2022 in Understanding Hypnosis

Once the trigger of nausea is identified, hypnosis therapy can be focused effectively, which often is associated with improvement or resolution of the symptom.

Once the trigger of nausea is identified, hypnosis therapy can be focused effectively, which often is associated with improvement or resolution of the symptom.

Parenting

Parenting Pressures: When to Establish Good Boundaries

By Stephanie Cox MS on May 20, 2022 in Family Prep

Parenting pressure can come from all sides. When we feel the ever-encroaching opinions of others begin to wrap around us, that is a cue to step back and check our boundaries.

Parenting pressure can come from all sides. When we feel the ever-encroaching opinions of others begin to wrap around us, that is a cue to step back and check our boundaries.

Self-Help

An Antidote for "It Sucks to Be Me"

By Helene Brenner, Ph.D., and Larry Letich, LCSW-C on May 20, 2022 in The Art of Feeling

Nothing’s more human than occasionally feeling like “it sucks to be me.” How can you change those self-pitying feelings into true self-compassion?

Nothing’s more human than occasionally feeling like “it sucks to be me.” How can you change those self-pitying feelings into true self-compassion?

Personality

A Criminal Personality Rationalized and Romanticized

By Stanton E. Samenow Ph.D. on May 20, 2022 in Inside the Criminal Mind

A forensic psychologist notes what others fail to observe in the widely acclaimed novel "Groundskeeping."

A forensic psychologist notes what others fail to observe in the widely acclaimed novel "Groundskeeping."

Intelligence

Can AI Identify Patients With Long COVID?

By Cami Rosso on May 20, 2022 in The Future Brain

AI machine learning identifies patients with long COVID-19 using data from electronic health records with high accuracy.

AI machine learning identifies patients with long COVID-19 using data from electronic health records with high accuracy.

Gender

The Connection Between Mental Health and Abortion Rights

By Michelle Charness JD, PsyD, LCSW on May 20, 2022 in Intersecting Law and Mental Health

The loss of control over one’s body regarding reproductive freedom may trigger individuals to experience feelings of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ideation, and suicidality, amongst other potentially disabling mental health disorders.  

The loss of control over one’s body regarding reproductive freedom may trigger individuals to experience feelings of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ideation, and suicidality, amongst other potentially disabling mental health disorders.  

Depression

An Important Risk Factor and Symptom of Depression

By Arash Emamzadeh on May 20, 2022 in Finding a New Home

A new study finds social rejection expectations influence the development of depression. Similarly, depression increases the likelihood of rejection expectations.

A new study finds social rejection expectations influence the development of depression. Similarly, depression increases the likelihood of rejection expectations.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness Doesn’t Change Our Brains in Ways Once Thought

By Christopher Bergland on May 20, 2022 in The Athlete's Way

Doing an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program has lots of benefits, but it may not change your brain in ways you've been told.

Doing an eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program has lots of benefits, but it may not change your brain in ways you've been told.

Parenting

The Dangers of Overprotective Parenting

By Padraic Gibson D.Psych on May 20, 2022 in Escaping Our Mental Traps

Children are feeling the effects of overprotective parenting and it's impacting their mental health and relationships dramatically. This is why.

Children are feeling the effects of overprotective parenting and it's impacting their mental health and relationships dramatically. This is why.

Addiction

Cocaine Increases Risky Behaviors, Depending on Your Age

By Juan M Dominguez Ph.D. on May 20, 2022 in Motivated Behaviors

Does taking cocaine when you're younger make a difference in whether it increases risky behaviors? Yes it does.

Does taking cocaine when you're younger make a difference in whether it increases risky behaviors? Yes it does.