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Stress

"Bad Behavior" Is Actually Overwhelm in Disguise

Kristen Cook, MD on January 22, 2026 in Parenting Redefined

It is so easy to interpret our child's misbehavior as intentional defiance. I encourage you to change your mentality and view misbehavior as an expression of an overwhelmed brain.

It is so easy to interpret our child's misbehavior as intentional defiance. I encourage you to change your mentality and view misbehavior as an expression of an overwhelmed brain.

Suicide

Brave Listening for Suicidal Thoughts: Helping a Loved One

Andrew Devendorf, PhD on January 22, 2026 in Deeper Mental Health

Someone you love says, “I want to kill myself,” and you want to help. What can you do? And what should you say?

Someone you love says, “I want to kill myself,” and you want to help. What can you do? And what should you say?

Creativity

6 Ways to Make Creativity a Non-Negotiable Part of Your Life

Scott Glassman Psy.D. on January 22, 2026 in Living Your Best Life

Creativity doesn’t disappear—it gets crowded out or stifled. Learn six practical ways to protect your creative energy and bring it back to the center of your life.

Creativity doesn’t disappear—it gets crowded out or stifled. Learn six practical ways to protect your creative energy and bring it back to the center of your life.

Stress

Evolution, Schedules, and the Quiet Cost to Mental Health

Sam Goldstein Ph.D. on January 22, 2026 in Common Sense Science

Chronic time pressure strains mental health, suggesting relief may come from loosening time’s control rather than managing it better.

Chronic time pressure strains mental health, suggesting relief may come from loosening time’s control rather than managing it better.

Suicide

When Grief Enters the Locker Room

Tess M. Kilwein PhD, ABPP, CMPC on January 22, 2026 in In the Trenches

An athlete suicide survivor and expert in adolescent mental health discuss what athletes, clinicians, and organizations need to understand when grief disrupt sport environments.

An athlete suicide survivor and expert in adolescent mental health discuss what athletes, clinicians, and organizations need to understand when grief disrupt sport environments.

Trauma

Why It’s Time to Stop Using the Word 'Trigger'

Rachel Needle Psy.D. on January 22, 2026 in Mental and Sexual Health

“Trigger” wasn’t meant for everyday discomfort. Better language supports healing and resilience through emotional clarity.

“Trigger” wasn’t meant for everyday discomfort. Better language supports healing and resilience through emotional clarity.

Self-Talk

Learning to Reveal Our Unlovable Parts

Alex Snider MA, CMF on January 22, 2026 in Human Bureaucracy

Personal Perspective: It’s universal to try to hold in what feels awkward or unlovable. But being more real can lead to more ease and bring us closer to others.

Personal Perspective: It’s universal to try to hold in what feels awkward or unlovable. But being more real can lead to more ease and bring us closer to others.

Dissociation

Breaking Free From the Role I Was Given as a Child

Adrian Fletcher Psy.D., M.A. on January 22, 2026 in Keeping It Real and Resilient

Personal Perspective: What happens when the truth arrives after survival has already done its job?

Personal Perspective: What happens when the truth arrives after survival has already done its job?

Marriage

Using a Postnup to Rebuild Trust After Betrayal

Elise Buie Esq. on January 22, 2026 in The Heart of the Matter

A postnuptial agreement can help spouses rebuild trust and recommit to each other following betrayal by providing transparency, security, and a clear path forward.

A postnuptial agreement can help spouses rebuild trust and recommit to each other following betrayal by providing transparency, security, and a clear path forward.

Mindfulness

The Work of Wonder

Greg Sazima MD on January 22, 2026 in Your Mindfulness Toolkit

Wonder isn’t a rare peak—it’s a trainable way of meeting life that mindfulness can gently restore, even amid dread and burnout. Here are some practices to help.

Wonder isn’t a rare peak—it’s a trainable way of meeting life that mindfulness can gently restore, even amid dread and burnout. Here are some practices to help.

Optimism

Make My Morning Rich

Rita Lussier on January 22, 2026 in For the Moment

Personal Perspective: When the crowd snakes out the door of my favorite café, I don’t just keep walking. No, I step into line and wait. I wouldn’t miss it for the world.

Personal Perspective: When the crowd snakes out the door of my favorite café, I don’t just keep walking. No, I step into line and wait. I wouldn’t miss it for the world.

Wisdom

Tohu v’Bohu: The Void Before Creation

Maggie Rowe on January 22, 2026 in Bodhisattva Wannabe

Exploring the creative power of nothingness.

Exploring the creative power of nothingness.

Parenting

Parents and Their Child’s Mental Health Recovery

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on January 22, 2026 in Talking About Trauma

Many parents feel ill-equipped to aid their child's mental health, but studies show that active engagement fosters better connections and helps children in mental health recovery.

Many parents feel ill-equipped to aid their child's mental health, but studies show that active engagement fosters better connections and helps children in mental health recovery.

Philosophy

Is Panpsychism Just Snake Oil?

Walter Veit Ph.D. on January 22, 2026 in Science and Philosophy

On pseudophilosophy and meta-philosophy.

On pseudophilosophy and meta-philosophy.

Law and Crime

Premeditated but Psychotic?

Joni E Johnston Psy.D. on January 22, 2026 in The Human Equation

Two upcoming trials are forcing a familiar question: Can someone who allegedly planned a killing be legally insane?

Two upcoming trials are forcing a familiar question: Can someone who allegedly planned a killing be legally insane?

Anxiety

The Power of Feeling Seen: Supporting Patients After Discharge

Ryan C. Warner Ph.D. on January 22, 2026 in Leadership, Diversity, and Wellness

We may think leaving the hospital is a relief, but for many patients, it can be stressful and confusing. Here’s how everyone can get the support they need.

We may think leaving the hospital is a relief, but for many patients, it can be stressful and confusing. Here’s how everyone can get the support they need.

Sexual Orientation

'I’m Coming to the Cottage': How 'Heated Rivalry' Depicts Coming Out

Treena Orchard Ph.D. on January 22, 2026 in The Kaleidescope

Hockey romance but make it queer: How "Heated Rivalry" can teach us about supporting the queer people in our lives as they come out with dignity and pride.

Hockey romance but make it queer: How "Heated Rivalry" can teach us about supporting the queer people in our lives as they come out with dignity and pride.

Suicide

Finding Help Following Suicide or an Attempt

John Bateson on January 22, 2026 in Goodbye, Suicide

Having a loved one die by suicide or attempt suicide can be an isolating experience, but a person doesn’t have to be alone.

Having a loved one die by suicide or attempt suicide can be an isolating experience, but a person doesn’t have to be alone.

Artificial Intelligence

Growing Up Anti-Intelligent

John Nosta on January 22, 2026 in The Digital Self

When answers arrive preformed, developmental pressure disappears. Children still learn, but they may be learning something different.

When answers arrive preformed, developmental pressure disappears. Children still learn, but they may be learning something different.

Shame

How Shame and Self-Blame Impact Relationships

Kaytee Gillis, LCSW on January 22, 2026 in Invisible Bruises

Ever wonder how childhood trauma follows us into adult relationships? Shame and self-blame can shape behaviors, and healing requires unlearning them.

Ever wonder how childhood trauma follows us into adult relationships? Shame and self-blame can shape behaviors, and healing requires unlearning them.

Workplace Dynamics

The Hidden Costs of Your Greatest Strengths

Martin Dubin on January 22, 2026 in Blindspotting

We all have blindspots that interfere with seeing ourselves as others see us. Our strengths, when overplayed, reveal a dark flipside that may impair our performance.

We all have blindspots that interfere with seeing ourselves as others see us. Our strengths, when overplayed, reveal a dark flipside that may impair our performance.

Sex

When Sexual Frequency Becomes the Silent Issue

Claudia Six Ph.D. on January 22, 2026 in It's Never About Sex

Sexual frequency is an unspoken contract in monogamy. When desire shifts, pain grows—until couples replace silent assumptions with honest conversation and renegotiation.

Sexual frequency is an unspoken contract in monogamy. When desire shifts, pain grows—until couples replace silent assumptions with honest conversation and renegotiation.

Motivation

Why Environment Matters More When Using GLP-1 Medications

John La Puma M.D. on January 22, 2026 in Indoor Epidemic

GLP-1 medications can create opportunity for change—but environment determines what lasts. Context shapes habits more than motivation alone.

GLP-1 medications can create opportunity for change—but environment determines what lasts. Context shapes habits more than motivation alone.

Relationships

3 Relationship Patterns We All Need to Break

Mark Travers Ph.D. on January 22, 2026 in Social Instincts

Three maladaptive relational behaviors that could be holding you back in love.

Three maladaptive relational behaviors that could be holding you back in love.

Relationships

Age-Gap Relationships Can Signal Totally Different Things

Christine Ma-Kellams Ph.D. on January 22, 2026 in Confessions of the Chronically Online

Why are age-gap relationships a flex for half the population and much less so for the other?

Why are age-gap relationships a flex for half the population and much less so for the other?

Burnout

Are You Trapped in a Golden Cage?

Anna Katharina Schaffner Ph.D. on January 22, 2026 in The Art of Self-Improvement

Your life looks good on paper, but feels exhausting. You may be trapped in a golden-cage story, working to afford comforts that quietly drain your time, health, and freedom.

Your life looks good on paper, but feels exhausting. You may be trapped in a golden-cage story, working to afford comforts that quietly drain your time, health, and freedom.

Fear

The Fear Trap: Why We Need a Rational Revolution

John Tsilimparis MFT on January 21, 2026 in The Magic in the Tragic

Fear—of displacement and the unknown—drives much of our division. Combined with limited exposure to diverse perspectives and critical facts, it risks the common good.

Fear—of displacement and the unknown—drives much of our division. Combined with limited exposure to diverse perspectives and critical facts, it risks the common good.

Relationships

How Diversity Informs the Conversation

Hsing-ay Hsu on January 21, 2026 in The Flow of Creativity

Mozart’s variations offer a blueprint for how diverse voices can create meaning together as a “set.” Once you hear diversity that way, the entire conversation changes.

Mozart’s variations offer a blueprint for how diverse voices can create meaning together as a “set.” Once you hear diversity that way, the entire conversation changes.

Pornography

The War in Ukraine's Impact on Use of Pornography

David J. Ley Ph.D. on January 21, 2026 in Women Who Stray

A unique research study examined how the war in Ukraine impacted Ukrainian viewing of pornography.

A unique research study examined how the war in Ukraine impacted Ukrainian viewing of pornography.