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Punishment

Creative Punishments May Be Good for Minor Infractions

Art Markman Ph.D. on June 11, 2026 in Ulterior Motives

What kind of punishment is best for minor infractions? New research suggests that people like approaches in which the transgressor experiences some of the harm they created.

What kind of punishment is best for minor infractions? New research suggests that people like approaches in which the transgressor experiences some of the harm they created.

Emotional Abuse

Intimate Strangers: Emotional Abuse and Overlooked Red Flags

Deborah J. Cohan Ph.D. on June 11, 2026 in Social Lights

Examining control and abuse in Belle Burden's book, "Strangers."

Examining control and abuse in Belle Burden's book, "Strangers."

Self-Esteem

Achievement Wounds: The Hidden Pain Behind High Achievement

Jasmine Mohsen Ph.D. on June 11, 2026 in The Architecture of Desire

The most successful people are not always the most fulfilled. Sometimes achievement is an attempt to heal a wound that success cannot reach.

The most successful people are not always the most fulfilled. Sometimes achievement is an attempt to heal a wound that success cannot reach.

Executive Function

When the System Overloads: Lessons From the ER

Sarah Kesty on June 11, 2026 in Brain Tools School

An ER doctor and marriage and family therapist shares her experiences with the ebb and flow of executive function capacity.

An ER doctor and marriage and family therapist shares her experiences with the ebb and flow of executive function capacity.

Burnout

Surgeons Struggle When Patients Suffer From Complications

Robert T Muller Ph.D. on June 11, 2026 in Talking About Trauma

The term "second victim syndrome" describes the emotional and psychological impact healthcare workers may experience after medical errors or complications.

The term "second victim syndrome" describes the emotional and psychological impact healthcare workers may experience after medical errors or complications.

Parenting

Responsible Sharenting: Think Before You Post

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on June 11, 2026 in Parent Tips 2.0

It's important to consider the positive and negative aspects of posting about our children on social media.

It's important to consider the positive and negative aspects of posting about our children on social media.

Animal Behavior

Minding Animals Enhances Emotional Intelligence and Empathy

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on June 11, 2026 in Animal Emotions

Our new book probes animal minds, celebrates the richness of animal emotions, and highlights the power of compassion and hope.

Our new book probes animal minds, celebrates the richness of animal emotions, and highlights the power of compassion and hope.

Gaslighting

3 Ways to Stop a Gaslighter From Messing With Your Mind

Bill Knaus Ed.D. on June 11, 2026 in Science and Sensibility

Discover how gaslighting works and learn about a protective triad that can help you take charge of your life.

Discover how gaslighting works and learn about a protective triad that can help you take charge of your life.

Artificial Intelligence

AI’s Use of Deceptive Empathy and How It Can Cause Harm

Phil Lane MSW, LCSW on June 11, 2026 in Am I Dying?

People are turning to AI chatbots for reassurance about medical concerns, but the type of empathy offered by AI is deceptive and can't reach the level of human or clinical empathy.

People are turning to AI chatbots for reassurance about medical concerns, but the type of empathy offered by AI is deceptive and can't reach the level of human or clinical empathy.

Leadership

Smart Leaders Make Time for Glue Sticks and Glitter

Nicole Byers Ph.D. on June 11, 2026 in Neuroscience in Your Daily Life

Forget productivity hacks. An "old lady hobby," ideally one that involves both hands, may be a path to thinking sharper, creating more, and leading better.

Forget productivity hacks. An "old lady hobby," ideally one that involves both hands, may be a path to thinking sharper, creating more, and leading better.

Behavioral Economics

Why Your Money Story Begins Before Age 7

Maarit Lassander Ph.D. on June 11, 2026 in Money Values

Long before we earn our first paycheck, we have already absorbed a set of beliefs about money. Most of us never notice them, but they keep shaping our choices in life.

Long before we earn our first paycheck, we have already absorbed a set of beliefs about money. Most of us never notice them, but they keep shaping our choices in life.

Dark Tetrad

Dark Tetrad: A Set of Traits and a Relational Strategy

Kyle D. Killian Ph.D., LMFT on June 11, 2026 in Intersections

What are Dark Tetrad characteristics, and why might some people use these traits and behaviors as a strategy in their relationships?

What are Dark Tetrad characteristics, and why might some people use these traits and behaviors as a strategy in their relationships?

Gender

Social Connections, Not Social Media, Will Help Young Men

Mike Parent Ph.D., MBA on June 11, 2026 in Our Youth's Well-Being

Effective models for young men to engage with themselves and others.

Effective models for young men to engage with themselves and others.

Philosophy

What Did All Enlightenment Thinkers Have In Common?

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on June 11, 2026 in Ataraxia

Commitment to reason shaped the era’s legacy and modern democracy.

Commitment to reason shaped the era’s legacy and modern democracy.

Social Networking

Mechanisms and Mitigations of Social Media’s Socially Isolating Effects

Phil Reed D.Phil. on June 11, 2026 in Digital World, Real World

Excessive social media use can lead to social isolation through reduced face-to-face interaction, social comparison, algorithm-driven engagement, and social displacement.

Excessive social media use can lead to social isolation through reduced face-to-face interaction, social comparison, algorithm-driven engagement, and social displacement.

Understanding Twins

Why Is One Twin Favored Over the Other?

Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D. on June 11, 2026 in Twin Dilemmas

Developing an understanding of each child and not comparing them is the most effective way to raise twins to get along and learn to talk to one another.

Developing an understanding of each child and not comparing them is the most effective way to raise twins to get along and learn to talk to one another.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Isn't Replacing Us. It's Consuming Us

John Nosta on June 11, 2026 in The Digital Self

When artificial intelligence runs out of human thought, it doesn't just get dumber; it loses the ability to recognize the difference.

When artificial intelligence runs out of human thought, it doesn't just get dumber; it loses the ability to recognize the difference.

Consumer Behavior

Using Gamification to Encourage Green Consumer Behaviours

Cathrine V. Jansson-Boyd Ph.D. on June 11, 2026 in Consumer Psychology

Gamification is often hailed as a sure success to consumer engagement. But it does not necessarily lead to a change in sustainable consumer behaviours.

Gamification is often hailed as a sure success to consumer engagement. But it does not necessarily lead to a change in sustainable consumer behaviours.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence for Inspired Action

Cornelia C. Walther Ph.D. on June 11, 2026 in Harnessing Hybrid Intelligence

Everything is connected and affected in an AI-mediated environment. To be proactive players, we must understand and deliberately influence how our hybrid environment impacts us.

Everything is connected and affected in an AI-mediated environment. To be proactive players, we must understand and deliberately influence how our hybrid environment impacts us.

Addiction

Betting on Recovery: Keep Brendan Sorsby on the Field

Nafees Alam Ph.D. on June 11, 2026 in Pop Culture Mental Health

Personal Perspective: Addiction is a mental health condition. For an athlete, the field may provide structure, routine, accountability, and belonging that are needed to heal.

Personal Perspective: Addiction is a mental health condition. For an athlete, the field may provide structure, routine, accountability, and belonging that are needed to heal.

Health

When a Doctor Says “The Dog Must Go," Do People Comply?

Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on June 11, 2026 in Canine Corner

A significant number of people are allergic to dogs and if these allergies are severe enough doctors may tell them to get rid of the dog. A surprising number do not comply.

A significant number of people are allergic to dogs and if these allergies are severe enough doctors may tell them to get rid of the dog. A surprising number do not comply.

Infertility

The Secondary Infertility Paradox: Love and Longing

Elizabeth A. Grill Psy. D. on June 11, 2026 in Beyond the Womb

Many parents struggling with secondary infertility feel caught between gratitude for the child they have and misunderstood and minimized grief for the child they long for.

Many parents struggling with secondary infertility feel caught between gratitude for the child they have and misunderstood and minimized grief for the child they long for.

Neurodiversity

A Father's Day Reflection on Grandparents

Lisa Sheinhouse M.A. on June 11, 2026 in Retrain Your Brain

Personal Perspective: It's truly a gift when a neurodiverse child and their parent have broader family support, including from grandparents.

Personal Perspective: It's truly a gift when a neurodiverse child and their parent have broader family support, including from grandparents.

Grit

Go Out and Do Something Difficult and Challenging

Ariella Cook-Shonkoff, MFT on June 10, 2026 in The Anti-Doomer Mindset

Technology makes some things easier, but it can also undermine our growth. If you want to stay sharp, retain your knowledge, and hone your creativity, challenge yourself.

Technology makes some things easier, but it can also undermine our growth. If you want to stay sharp, retain your knowledge, and hone your creativity, challenge yourself.

Emotional Abuse

Self-Awareness: A Crucial Step in Changing Abusive Behavior

Beverly Engel L.M.F.T. on June 10, 2026 in The Compassion Chronicles

Learning about the characteristics of an abusive person can help those with this tendency to become more self-aware, one of the first steps toward change.

Learning about the characteristics of an abusive person can help those with this tendency to become more self-aware, one of the first steps toward change.

Parenting

Children Need Structure, Not Restriction at Mealtime

Joey Skelton M.D. on June 10, 2026 in No Easy Answers

Do you have concerns about your child's eating, and you can't make a difference? Are you the food police? Focus on structure, not pressure.

Do you have concerns about your child's eating, and you can't make a difference? Are you the food police? Focus on structure, not pressure.

Addiction

Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Therapy for Addiction?

Arnold M. Washton Ph.D. on June 10, 2026 in Harm Reduction or Abstinence?

Can AI replace your therapist for addiction? The answer may surprise you — and the stakes could not be higher.

Can AI replace your therapist for addiction? The answer may surprise you — and the stakes could not be higher.

Self-Control

5 Signs You’re a Self-Disciplined Person

Alice Boyes Ph.D. on June 10, 2026 in In Practice

Don’t measure your self-discipline against a stereotype.

Don’t measure your self-discipline against a stereotype.

Mindfulness

The Hidden Variable in Mental Well-Being

Jason N. Linder, PsyD on June 10, 2026 in Mindfulness Insights

The way you engage with your thoughts matters more than the thoughts themselves. Decentering breaks the cycle of psychological distress.

The way you engage with your thoughts matters more than the thoughts themselves. Decentering breaks the cycle of psychological distress.