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Relationships

4 Things to Remember When Dealing With a Difficult Person

Susan Biali Haas M.D. on October 3, 2024 in Prescriptions for Life

Do you have an exceptionally difficult person in your life? Remember these rules of engagement and enter future interactions with your game on.

Do you have an exceptionally difficult person in your life? Remember these rules of engagement and enter future interactions with your game on.

Stress

Breaking the Stress Cycle: A Tale of Two CEOs

Ben Bernstein Ph.D. on October 3, 2024 in Be Your Best

The successful CEO is calm, confident, and focused in dealing with challenges and building community.

The successful CEO is calm, confident, and focused in dealing with challenges and building community.

Grief

Loss, Grief, and Resilience

The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy on October 3, 2024 in Systemic Insights

In times of profound loss, a systemic approach to grief therapy helps families heal by focusing on resilience, connection, and support.

In times of profound loss, a systemic approach to grief therapy helps families heal by focusing on resilience, connection, and support.

Friends

Closeness Between Men

Iskra Fileva Ph.D. on October 3, 2024 in The Philosopher's Diaries

Female friendships tend to be more intimate than male friendships. Is that because men and women prefer different things when it comes to friendship?

Female friendships tend to be more intimate than male friendships. Is that because men and women prefer different things when it comes to friendship?

Forensic Psychology

Why Did a Pilot Crash a Passenger Jet Into the French Alps?

Tahir Rahman M.D. on October 3, 2024 in Clinical and Forensic Dimensions of Psychiatry

Andreas Lubitz purposefully crashed a jetliner full of passengers into the French Alps. Did extreme overvalued beliefs play any role?

Andreas Lubitz purposefully crashed a jetliner full of passengers into the French Alps. Did extreme overvalued beliefs play any role?

Family Dynamics

How to Resolve Sibling Conflict Creatively

Heather Rose Artushin LISW-CP on October 3, 2024 in Well Read

Sibling conflict is incredibly common, and Raymond Antrobus' picture book, "Terrible Horses" takes a creative look at how sibling relationships can help us grow.

Sibling conflict is incredibly common, and Raymond Antrobus' picture book, "Terrible Horses" takes a creative look at how sibling relationships can help us grow.

Politics

7 Common Mistakes in Interpreting Political Polls

Robert N. Kraft Ph.D. on October 3, 2024 in Defining Memories

In the next month, what misinterpretations should we watch out for as pundits analyze political polls?

In the next month, what misinterpretations should we watch out for as pundits analyze political polls?

Sex

Immediate Turn On: Arousal Hacks to Get You in the Mood

Melinda DeSeta Ph.D. on October 3, 2024 in The Modern Sex Therapist

Many couples find that when one partner is feeling aroused, the other is not. Don't let these intimate moments slip away. Instead, narrow the desire gap with these four hacks.

Many couples find that when one partner is feeling aroused, the other is not. Don't let these intimate moments slip away. Instead, narrow the desire gap with these four hacks.

Relationships

Embracing "Yes, and" to Enhance Connection

Marisa T. Cohen PhD, LMFT on October 3, 2024 in Finding Love: The Scientific Take

"Yes, and," a guiding principle of improv, provides valuable lessons for couples seeking to promote growth and enhance their relationships.

"Yes, and," a guiding principle of improv, provides valuable lessons for couples seeking to promote growth and enhance their relationships.

Imagination

How Does Music Shape Imagination?

Kelly Jakubowski Ph.D. on October 3, 2024 in Music and Memory

New research shows that the thoughts experienced while listening to music are shaped by the style and emotions of the music and the culture of the listener.

New research shows that the thoughts experienced while listening to music are shaped by the style and emotions of the music and the culture of the listener.

Artificial Intelligence

Can ChatGPT Diagnose Brain Tumors Better than Doctors?

Cami Rosso on October 3, 2024 in The Future Brain

Study evaluates AI large language model GPT-4 versus human radiologists for diagnosing brain tumors with surprising results.

Study evaluates AI large language model GPT-4 versus human radiologists for diagnosing brain tumors with surprising results.

Stage Fright

How to Deal With a Fear of Public Speaking

Clay Drinko, Ph.D. on October 3, 2024 in Play Your Way Sane

Most of us aren't thrilled at the thought of speaking to a crowd. Focusing on the task at hand may help reduce your speaking anxieties.

Most of us aren't thrilled at the thought of speaking to a crowd. Focusing on the task at hand may help reduce your speaking anxieties.

Anxiety

The Big Picture: Aid for Anyone Suffering Election Anxiety

Gregg Levoy on October 3, 2024 in Passion!

Unhooking yourself from the dramas and details of the election—if not the stresses of daily life—is a powerful coping mechanism.

Unhooking yourself from the dramas and details of the election—if not the stresses of daily life—is a powerful coping mechanism.

Psychosis

Embarrassment After Psychosis

Sarah Merritt Ryan on October 3, 2024 in Healing Mind

Personal Perspective: It can feel embarrassing to have psychosis in front of people who matter to you. The best thing you can do for your relationships is to focus on your recovery.

Personal Perspective: It can feel embarrassing to have psychosis in front of people who matter to you. The best thing you can do for your relationships is to focus on your recovery.

Mental Health Stigma

Weight Stigma in American Medical Professionals

Cortney S. Warren PhD, ABPP on October 3, 2024 in Naked Truth

Do healthcare professionals hold anti-fat attitudes? Talking openly about body size and shape is important to preventing weight-based discrimination.

Do healthcare professionals hold anti-fat attitudes? Talking openly about body size and shape is important to preventing weight-based discrimination.

Anxiety

The Second Great Toilet Paper Panic

Arthur Dobrin D.S.W. on October 3, 2024 in Am I Right?

Personal Perspective: There is a rush to buy toilet paper based on misinformation. What shortage there may be will be caused by the panic to buy it.

Personal Perspective: There is a rush to buy toilet paper based on misinformation. What shortage there may be will be caused by the panic to buy it.

Anxiety

Why Do You Always Think Everyone Is Mad at You?

Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS on October 3, 2024 in Invisible Bruises

Those who grew up in a toxic or abusive environment often internalize their experiences, often worrying that they are wrong or bad, or worrying that others are mad at them.

Those who grew up in a toxic or abusive environment often internalize their experiences, often worrying that they are wrong or bad, or worrying that others are mad at them.

Education

Assessing Academic Flourishing

Tyler J. VanderWeele Ph.D. on October 3, 2024 in Human Flourishing

How can we help students flourish?

How can we help students flourish?

Mindfulness

1-Minute Breath Practice Boosts Your Energy When Sluggish

Donald Altman on October 3, 2024 in Practical Mindfulness

Drowsiness after eating is normal. But if you need to quickly retain your mental focus, try this easy mindful breath practice.

Drowsiness after eating is normal. But if you need to quickly retain your mental focus, try this easy mindful breath practice.

Cognition

Are Large Language Models the New "Thinking Aids"?

John Nosta on October 3, 2024 in The Digital Self

LLMs are emerging as dynamic "thinking aids," fostering personalized engagement to nurture lifelong cognitive health.

LLMs are emerging as dynamic "thinking aids," fostering personalized engagement to nurture lifelong cognitive health.

Fear

Transforming Anxiety Into Strength

Padraic Gibson D.Psych on October 3, 2024 in Escaping Our Mental Traps

Fear, often seen as a weakness, can be transformed into a source of strength. Learn practical ways to confront and manage fear, turning it into a tool for personal growth.

Fear, often seen as a weakness, can be transformed into a source of strength. Learn practical ways to confront and manage fear, turning it into a tool for personal growth.

Motivation

Pursuing Goals: How Far Would You Walk for a Croissant?

Bobby Hoffman Ph.D. on October 3, 2024 in Motivate!

Whether or not you attain your goals is based on a variety of psychological and physiological factors, all of which are within your control.

Whether or not you attain your goals is based on a variety of psychological and physiological factors, all of which are within your control.

Emotional Intelligence

How Emotional Intelligence Impacts an Intimate Relationship

Bernard Golden, Ph.D. on October 3, 2024 in Overcoming Destructive Anger

High emotional intelligence is associated with greater marital satisfaction. Partners can support each other's emotional intelligence, even when they differ in their levels of it.

High emotional intelligence is associated with greater marital satisfaction. Partners can support each other's emotional intelligence, even when they differ in their levels of it.

Dreaming

Keeping a Dream Journal: How to Evaluate Your Progress

Kelly Bulkeley Ph.D. on October 3, 2024 in Dreaming in the Digital Age

Following your dreams over time carries you along a path of psychological growth that is yours and yours alone.

Following your dreams over time carries you along a path of psychological growth that is yours and yours alone.

Sexual Abuse

It's Time to Scale Up Child Sexual Abuse Prevention

Elizabeth Letourneau, PhD on October 3, 2024 in Prevention Now

There’s a growing body of evidence that child sexual abuse is preventable, not inevitable. We urgently need to scale up prevention efforts.

There’s a growing body of evidence that child sexual abuse is preventable, not inevitable. We urgently need to scale up prevention efforts.

Suicide

How to (Not) Get Away with Murder

Katherine Ramsland Ph.D. on October 3, 2024 in Shadow Boxing

A recent double homicide staged as a double suicide had several known red flags for deception and manipulation.

A recent double homicide staged as a double suicide had several known red flags for deception and manipulation.

Gaslighting

3 Signs That Your Partner Is Gaslighting You

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 3, 2024 in Social Instincts

When your partner distorts your sense of reality, they may be gaslighting you.

When your partner distorts your sense of reality, they may be gaslighting you.

Decision-Making

The Power of Parental Decision-Making in Divorce

Lisa Zeiderman Esq., CFL on October 3, 2024 in Legal Matters

In high-conflict divorce, parental decisions are crucial. You can balance expert guidance with your child’s unique needs and protect their future.

In high-conflict divorce, parental decisions are crucial. You can balance expert guidance with your child’s unique needs and protect their future.

Deception

The Colorful Language of Subterfuge

Roger Kreuz Ph.D. on October 2, 2024 in Small Talk and Big Questions

English has many color-related terms to describe the deceptive practices of individuals and organizations.

English has many color-related terms to describe the deceptive practices of individuals and organizations.