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Relationships

5 Reasons We Still Judge Women Who Date Younger Men

Duygu Balan LPCC on September 16, 2026 in Un-Numb

Not every age-gap relationship is created the same, and the situation is complicated by society's tendency to treat women's aging like a ticking clock.

Not every age-gap relationship is created the same, and the situation is complicated by society's tendency to treat women's aging like a ticking clock.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Is Football Losing Ground Among Young Athletes?

Scott G. Eberle Ph.D. on September 16, 2026 in Play in Mind

As parents turn to safer alternatives, will kids still be playing football three generations from now?

As parents turn to safer alternatives, will kids still be playing football three generations from now?

Workplace Dynamics

5 Essentials to Cover When Interviewing Gen Z

Tim Elmore on September 16, 2026 in Artificial Maturity

Have you noticed a difference in Gen Z job candidates? They have much to offer, but much to learn about the workplace. This five-step process helps with hiring.

Have you noticed a difference in Gen Z job candidates? They have much to offer, but much to learn about the workplace. This five-step process helps with hiring.

Emotion Regulation

How to Tolerate Financial Uncertainty While Investing

Jason N. Linder, PsyD on September 16, 2026 in Mindfulness Insights

Financial success isn't just about market knowledge—it's emotional regulation. Use these eight therapy-backed tips to navigate volatility with peace of mind.

Financial success isn't just about market knowledge—it's emotional regulation. Use these eight therapy-backed tips to navigate volatility with peace of mind.

Self-Esteem

Here’s the Number One Thing I Do to Feel Worthy

Marisa G. Franco Ph.D. on September 16, 2026 in Platonic Love

When we have feelings we don’t want to feel, this framework can help.

When we have feelings we don’t want to feel, this framework can help.

Artificial Intelligence

Longevity’s Great Experiment

John Nosta on September 16, 2026 in The Digital Self

Longevity may be medicine’s great experiment in discovering how much medicine a healthy person actually needs.

Longevity may be medicine’s great experiment in discovering how much medicine a healthy person actually needs.

Decision-Making

The Origins of Naturalistic Decision-Making

Gary Klein Ph.D. on September 16, 2026 in Seeing What Others Don't

The Naturalistic Decision-Making (NDM) movement emerged 40 years ago. For that to occur, eight factors had to converge.

The Naturalistic Decision-Making (NDM) movement emerged 40 years ago. For that to occur, eight factors had to converge.

Anger

The Therapeutic Power of "No"

Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D. on September 16, 2026 in Evil Deeds

Consciously practicing saying No can strengthen one's will and sense of self.

Consciously practicing saying No can strengthen one's will and sense of self.

Relationships

6 Essential Communication Skills You Need to Learn

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on September 16, 2026 in Fixing Families

Good communication is clear, focused, and doesn't trigger anger or defensiveness. Here are six foundational skills to make the most of conversations.

Good communication is clear, focused, and doesn't trigger anger or defensiveness. Here are six foundational skills to make the most of conversations.

Leadership

The Real Reason High-Achievers Miss Their Year-End Goals

Ryan C. Warner Ph.D. on September 16, 2026 in Leadership, Diversity, and Wellness

Q4 often exposes what founders should have delegated sooner and the hidden cost of doing everything themselves.

Q4 often exposes what founders should have delegated sooner and the hidden cost of doing everything themselves.

Mating

3 Reasons Why Kissing Is Vital for a Successful Relationship

Jeremy Nicholson M.S.W., Ph.D. on September 16, 2026 in The Attraction Doctor

Learn how sharing a kiss can impact attraction, promote attachment, and spark arousal in your romantic relationship.

Learn how sharing a kiss can impact attraction, promote attachment, and spark arousal in your romantic relationship.

Consumer Behavior

Doom Spending and the Emotional Price of Uncertainty

Jasmine Mohsen Ph.D. on September 16, 2026 in The Architecture of Desire

Why do financial fears sometimes make us spend more? Consumer psychology reveals how doom spending buys temporary pleasure, identity, and a sense of control.

Why do financial fears sometimes make us spend more? Consumer psychology reveals how doom spending buys temporary pleasure, identity, and a sense of control.

Relationships

How Your Relationship Goes Through the “Butterfly Effect”

Mark Travers Ph.D. on September 16, 2026 in Social Instincts

The tiniest decisions you make today as a couple can seal the fate of your bond.

The tiniest decisions you make today as a couple can seal the fate of your bond.

Wisdom

The Beauty of Being All of You

John Tsilimparis MFT on September 16, 2026 in The Magic in the Tragic

Discover how honoring your authentic self can transform your perceived imperfections into your greatest strength.

Discover how honoring your authentic self can transform your perceived imperfections into your greatest strength.

Alcoholism

Why Do People Miss Drinking Even When They Want to Quit?

Jeanette Hu MS on September 16, 2026 in Sober Curiosity

It’s often not alcohol itself that they really miss.

It’s often not alcohol itself that they really miss.

Divorce

The “Divorce Glow-Up” Is Having a Moment

Kaamna Bhojwani MA on September 16, 2026 in Becoming Technosexual

Women on social media are flexing better bodies, hair and health after getting divorced. The real divorce glow-up is much more challenging to achieve.

Women on social media are flexing better bodies, hair and health after getting divorced. The real divorce glow-up is much more challenging to achieve.

Boundaries

If Your Therapist Gets Sick, Do You Want to Know?

Martha Sweezy Ph.D. on September 15, 2026 in Internal Family Systems Therapy for Shame and Guilt

We rely on our therapists to be consistent, reliable, and emotionally present. We don't expect them to be sick and preoccupied. What should happen when the therapist becomes ill?

We rely on our therapists to be consistent, reliable, and emotionally present. We don't expect them to be sick and preoccupied. What should happen when the therapist becomes ill?

Self-Help

The Tricky Business of Calculating Risks and Rewards

Glenn C. Altschuler Ph.D. on September 15, 2026 in This Is America

Why are teenagers and 40-somethings risk averse?

Why are teenagers and 40-somethings risk averse?

Anxiety

Why Do I Keep Replaying Conversations in My Head?

Carolyn Karoll LCSW-C, CEDS-C on September 15, 2026 in Eating Disorder Recovery

You had a good time. So why are you lying in bed wondering whether everyone secretly found you annoying?

You had a good time. So why are you lying in bed wondering whether everyone secretly found you annoying?

Neuroscience

Using Neuroscience to Understand and Teach Rhythmic Meters

Samuel H. Markind, MD on September 15, 2026 in Music Between Your Ears

Fascinated by meter and aware through experience of the challenges of teaching it to students, Andrea Calilhanna studies neuroscience to find ways to improve how meter is taught.

Fascinated by meter and aware through experience of the challenges of teaching it to students, Andrea Calilhanna studies neuroscience to find ways to improve how meter is taught.

Chronic Illness

Safety-Seeking and Chronic Illness

Katie Willard Virant MSW, JD, LCSW on September 15, 2026 in Chronically Me

Staying safe is an important goal in chronic illness management, but are there times when safety-seeking impedes a fuller life?

Staying safe is an important goal in chronic illness management, but are there times when safety-seeking impedes a fuller life?

Artificial Intelligence

Should You Trust the Algorithm or Your Gut?

James R Langabeer Ph.D., Ed.D. on September 15, 2026 in How to Make Better Choices

Most people either blindly trust AI or reject it outright. The real skill is calibration, and it's learnable.

Most people either blindly trust AI or reject it outright. The real skill is calibration, and it's learnable.

Therapy

Should Couples Save Their Toughest Conversations for Therapy?

Rick Miller LICSW on September 15, 2026 in Unwrapped

Should you save your most difficult conversations for your couples therapy sessions, or bring them up outside of therapy? One size definitely does not fit all.

Should you save your most difficult conversations for your couples therapy sessions, or bring them up outside of therapy? One size definitely does not fit all.

Parenting

The Sacrifices of Parenting a Child With Schizophrenia

Sarah An Myers on September 15, 2026 in Living as an Outlier

A father offers advice and shares his experiences of caring for a child with a schizophrenia disorder.

A father offers advice and shares his experiences of caring for a child with a schizophrenia disorder.

Trauma

When Trauma Responses Show Up in Daily Conversations

Rodney Luster Ph.D. on September 15, 2026 in More Than a Feeling

What happens when an all-too-familiar echo of a previous trauma invades a current-day conversation? Here's how to recognize the occurrence and help yourself and those you love.

What happens when an all-too-familiar echo of a previous trauma invades a current-day conversation? Here's how to recognize the occurrence and help yourself and those you love.

Singlehood

The Psychology of Singlehood, Revealed Through 5 Films

Kendall Morgan M.F.A., M.A. on September 15, 2026 in Reel Therapy

Being single isn't the obstacle to a good life, but how you think about it might be. Here are five films that get the mindset right.

Being single isn't the obstacle to a good life, but how you think about it might be. Here are five films that get the mindset right.

Artificial Intelligence

Does AI Need a Psychologist?

John Nosta on September 15, 2026 in The Digital Self

As we struggle to understand the emerging psychology inside AI, we may be overlooking what AI is doing to the psychology of the humans using it.

As we struggle to understand the emerging psychology inside AI, we may be overlooking what AI is doing to the psychology of the humans using it.

Burnout

The Hidden Psychological Cost of Adaptability

Anna Katharina Schaffner Ph.D. on September 15, 2026 in The Art of Self-Improvement

Flexibiity can turn into emotional labour, self-suppression and burnout.

Flexibiity can turn into emotional labour, self-suppression and burnout.