Sex

Reframing Sex Can Improve Well-Being in Men with Low Desire

By Craig Harper Ph.D. on August 19, 2022 in Articles of Heterodoxy

Low sexual desire among men is more common than most expect, but how can couples effectively cope with this situation together? New data suggests cognitive styles hold the key.

Low sexual desire among men is more common than most expect, but how can couples effectively cope with this situation together? New data suggests cognitive styles hold the key.

Evolutionary Psychology

The Origin of "Loss Aversion"

By Gary Bernhard, Ed.D. and Kalman Glantz, Ph.D. on August 19, 2022 in Evolution in Daily Life

Why does loss, and the anticipation of loss, feel so painful?

Why does loss, and the anticipation of loss, feel so painful?

Happiness

Sharon Salzberg and the Power of Compassion

By Mark Bertin M.D. on August 19, 2022 in Child Development Central

We have agency in terms of what we're going to do about something. You might have a huge wave of anger—that doesn't mean you're going to press send on the e-mail. It's up to you.

We have agency in terms of what we're going to do about something. You might have a huge wave of anger—that doesn't mean you're going to press send on the e-mail. It's up to you.

Psychiatry

How Psychedelics and Meditation Both Promote Healing

By Alan J. Steinberg M.D. on August 19, 2022 in The Meditating Mind

Not satisfied with your life? Transcendence induced by psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy or meditation could help fix that.

Not satisfied with your life? Transcendence induced by psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy or meditation could help fix that.

Neuroscience

The Role of the Gut-Brain Axis in Parkinson's Disease

By Team Biotic on August 19, 2022 in Mood, Mind and Microbes

Nutrition and gut health plays a significant role in the development of neurodegenerative disease. Here are 2 simple nutritional steps you can take toward prevention.

Nutrition and gut health plays a significant role in the development of neurodegenerative disease. Here are 2 simple nutritional steps you can take toward prevention.

Stress

Is Too Much Independence Making Kids Anxious and Depressed?

By Pamela D. Brown Ph.D. on August 19, 2022 in School Culture

Kids attending high-achieving schools are at particular risk for anxiety and depression. They take on too much, thinking it’s the ticket to a great college and future success.

Kids attending high-achieving schools are at particular risk for anxiety and depression. They take on too much, thinking it’s the ticket to a great college and future success.

Happiness

4 Counterintuitive Secrets for a Happy Relationship

By Chris Gilbert, M.D., Ph.D. on August 19, 2022 in Heal the Mind to Heal the Body

Creating a happy and successful relationship might be much easier than you think.

Creating a happy and successful relationship might be much easier than you think.

Self-Help

How to Empower Yourself

By Steven Stosny, Ph.D. on August 19, 2022 in Anger in the Age of Entitlement

The sense of personal power is a function of focus. When we focus on what we can’t control—the behavior of others, chance, the stock market, politics—we feel powerless.

The sense of personal power is a function of focus. When we focus on what we can’t control—the behavior of others, chance, the stock market, politics—we feel powerless.

Self-Help

Mentoring Matters—But What, Exactly, Does It Entail?

By Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on August 19, 2022 in The Right Side of 40

Mentorship is important professionally and personally. But exactly what does it involve? Researchers now define the nature of the relationship.

Mentorship is important professionally and personally. But exactly what does it involve? Researchers now define the nature of the relationship.

Resilience

Are You Mentally Resilient? Why Some of Us Flourish and Some Don't

By Tracy S. Hutchinson, Ph.D. on August 19, 2022 in The Pulse of Mental Health

Inherent traits help some people flourish in face of hard times.

Inherent traits help some people flourish in face of hard times.

Social Life

How Feeling Embarrassed Makes You More Likable

By Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. on August 19, 2022 in Why Bad Looks Good

Feeling embarrassed? Research indicates you might be making a better impression than you think.

Feeling embarrassed? Research indicates you might be making a better impression than you think.

Animal Behavior

The Worlds of Animals Through the Eyes and Heart of a Vet

By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on August 19, 2022 in Animal Emotions

In a new book, veterinarian Sean Wensley explains how to lovingly connect with all animals so that, for example, pet rabbits have companionship and horses have the 3Fs—friendship, freedom, and forage.

In a new book, veterinarian Sean Wensley explains how to lovingly connect with all animals so that, for example, pet rabbits have companionship and horses have the 3Fs—friendship, freedom, and forage.

Happiness

Planning a Vacation Is Practice for a Great Life

By Nir Eyal on August 19, 2022 in Automatic You

Personal regret and interpersonal friction—both on vacation and throughout life—can be solved with just a little planning.

Personal regret and interpersonal friction—both on vacation and throughout life—can be solved with just a little planning.

Addiction

What Would Happen If "Food Addiction" Was Made Official?

By Claire Wilcox M.D. on August 19, 2022 in Healthy Brain, Happy Life

Should the medical and psychiatric community accept food addiction and make it a diagnosis? There are risks—but the benefits may outweigh the harms.

Should the medical and psychiatric community accept food addiction and make it a diagnosis? There are risks—but the benefits may outweigh the harms.

Work

Are You Socially Intelligent? Here Are Six Steps to Get There

By Laura Berger and Glen Tibaldeo on August 19, 2022 in Radical Sabbatical

Do you want to cultivate the capacity to effortlessly engage with anyone? You are just a few steps away.

Do you want to cultivate the capacity to effortlessly engage with anyone? You are just a few steps away.

Sex

5 Habits of Sexually Satisfied Couples

By Nicole K. McNichols Ph.D. on August 19, 2022 in Everyone on Top

Looking to improve sexual intimacy in your relationship? Here are a few ideas.

Looking to improve sexual intimacy in your relationship? Here are a few ideas.

Career

Essential Skills for Psychologists Treating Service Members

By Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on August 19, 2022 in Alpha Blog Charlie

Effective communication with military commands is key for effective treatment of military personnel.

Effective communication with military commands is key for effective treatment of military personnel.

Relationships

Why Your Affair Recovery Therapy Might Not Be Working

By Michele Weiner-Davis LCSW on August 19, 2022 in Divorce Busting

Finding a specialist in affair recovery may just save your marriage.

Finding a specialist in affair recovery may just save your marriage.

Work

A "Dangerous Paradox" in Human Services

By Jared Carroll LMSW, SIFI on August 19, 2022 in The Answers Within

A familiar paradox has long existed in the helping professions—but now it threatens our very existence, unless we can embrace change.

A familiar paradox has long existed in the helping professions—but now it threatens our very existence, unless we can embrace change.

Neuroscience

Why ‘Dealing With People’ Has Become Our Biggest Struggle

By Michelle McQuaid Ph.D. on August 18, 2022 in From Functioning to Flourishing

Simple steps we can take to create more high-quality connections at work.

Simple steps we can take to create more high-quality connections at work.

Intelligence

First Human U.S. Implant: Synchron Brain-Computer Interface

By Cami Rosso on August 18, 2022 in The Future Brain

Rival to Elon Musk’s Neuralink sets a new standard for brain-computer interface with breakthrough tech.

Rival to Elon Musk’s Neuralink sets a new standard for brain-computer interface with breakthrough tech.

Relationships

The Road to Intimacy

By Isadora Alman MFT, CST on August 18, 2022 in Sex & Sociability

Intimacy, both psychological and sexual, can be tolerated in varying amounts. Is there a match in desire levels between the two in the couple?

Intimacy, both psychological and sexual, can be tolerated in varying amounts. Is there a match in desire levels between the two in the couple?

Social Life

The Managed Consumer

By Joachim I Krueger Ph.D. on August 18, 2022 in One Among Many

Consumers value brands and discounts, although neither are essential to happiness.

Consumers value brands and discounts, although neither are essential to happiness.

Cognition

Can the Superiority Illusion Benefit Collectors?

By Shirley M. Mueller M.D. on August 18, 2022 in The Mind of a Collector

We need self-confidence, but when collecting, it can be too much of a good thing. Throwing in a sprinkle of depressive realism may glean better results.

We need self-confidence, but when collecting, it can be too much of a good thing. Throwing in a sprinkle of depressive realism may glean better results.

Self-Help

The Practice of Mourning and Living Life Now

By Deborah L. Cabaniss M.D. on August 18, 2022 in Finding Mind

A Personal Perspective: For the losses and choices of everyday life.

A Personal Perspective: For the losses and choices of everyday life.

Aging

When Your Loved One Is Dying

By Megan Shen Ph.D. on August 18, 2022 in How to Grow Hope

It is a hard and uncertain period between diagnosis and death.

It is a hard and uncertain period between diagnosis and death.

Dementia

Build Up Your Cognitive Reserves to Lower Your Risk of Dementia

By Susan McQuillan on August 18, 2022 in Cravings

Worried about dementia? Research suggests that ongoing intellectual stimulation can help prevent or delay symptoms.

Worried about dementia? Research suggests that ongoing intellectual stimulation can help prevent or delay symptoms.

Work

Create Free Time Within Your Overwhelmed Work Life

By Susan Biali Haas M.D. on August 18, 2022 in Prescriptions for Life

Are you constantly teetering on the edge of burnout? Changing how and why you do things can free up time for what matters most.

Are you constantly teetering on the edge of burnout? Changing how and why you do things can free up time for what matters most.