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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.

Stress

2 Ways of Coping With Stress That Worsen Your Mental Health

Shaili Jain M.D. on October 2, 2024 in The Aftermath of Trauma

Do you use either of these strategies for coping with stress? If so, now might be the time to re-think them.

Do you use either of these strategies for coping with stress? If so, now might be the time to re-think them.

Bias

Misogyny and Its Everyday Expressions

Kyle D. Killian Ph.D., LMFT on October 2, 2024 in Intersections

What is misogyny, how is it expressed, and what are its impacts?

What is misogyny, how is it expressed, and what are its impacts?

Artificial Intelligence

The Cognitive Disconnect Between Physicians and AI

John Nosta on October 2, 2024 in The Digital Self

In the medical field, GPT-4 boosts diagnostic reasoning but offers minimal aid in final accuracy, exposing a human-AI collaboration gap.

In the medical field, GPT-4 boosts diagnostic reasoning but offers minimal aid in final accuracy, exposing a human-AI collaboration gap.

ADHD

Understanding ADHD Paralysis in Teens

Ugochukwu Uche MS.,LPC on October 2, 2024 in Promoting Empathy With Your Teen

Sensory-motor, cognitive, and emotional exercises can help teens with ADHD paralysis improve focus, task initiation, and emotional regulation.

Sensory-motor, cognitive, and emotional exercises can help teens with ADHD paralysis improve focus, task initiation, and emotional regulation.

Relationships

5 Good Ways to Respond When Your Partner Hurts Your Feelings

Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on October 2, 2024 in Liking the Child You Love

When your partner says something hurtful, it's easy to shut down or lash out, but responses that foster understanding can help heal the emotional sting and strengthen your bond.

When your partner says something hurtful, it's easy to shut down or lash out, but responses that foster understanding can help heal the emotional sting and strengthen your bond.

Aging

How Doctor and Doula Partnerships Transform End-of-Life Care

Bob Uslander M.D. on October 2, 2024 in Permission to Choose

The collaboration between doctors and doulas improves end-of-life experiences by bridging gaps in traditional healthcare to provide holistic, personalized care.

The collaboration between doctors and doulas improves end-of-life experiences by bridging gaps in traditional healthcare to provide holistic, personalized care.

Anxiety

4 Ways Anxiety Furthers Your Reluctance to Try New Things

Leon F Seltzer PhD on October 2, 2024 in Evolution of the Self

Some people who are endowed with—or cursed by—anxiety are destined to avoid practically anything they’re not already familiar with.

Some people who are endowed with—or cursed by—anxiety are destined to avoid practically anything they’re not already familiar with.

Perfectionism

Limerence and Maladaptive Daydreaming

Leon Garber LMHC on October 2, 2024 in Perfectionism

Limerence is bidirectionally related to maladaptive daydreaming. Yet, the problem is deeper than any specific frustration. Both indicate an inability to cope with life.

Limerence is bidirectionally related to maladaptive daydreaming. Yet, the problem is deeper than any specific frustration. Both indicate an inability to cope with life.

Misophonia

How to Explain Misophonia and Communicate Your Needs

Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond MA, LCT-C on October 2, 2024 in Eclectic Approaches

Effective strategies for explaining misophonia, communicating needs, and fostering understanding across relationships create a supportive environment for those affected.

Effective strategies for explaining misophonia, communicating needs, and fostering understanding across relationships create a supportive environment for those affected.

Time Management

What Is Our Most Important Currency?

Nauman Naeem M.D. on October 2, 2024 in The Universe Within

Time is our most important currency but one that most people waste. We have more time in a typical day than we think. We must use it wisely to pursue our most important goals.

Time is our most important currency but one that most people waste. We have more time in a typical day than we think. We must use it wisely to pursue our most important goals.

Media

The Healing and Empowering Influence of Romantasy

Suzanne Bender M.D. on October 2, 2024 in Let's Talk

Fairy tales from a female perspective that address loss and healing within a narrative of how to build female strength may inspire and empower readers.

Fairy tales from a female perspective that address loss and healing within a narrative of how to build female strength may inspire and empower readers.

Suicide

I Wish I Had Been Taught About Schizophrenia

Bethany Yeiser BS on October 2, 2024 in Recovery Road

Personal Perspective: Young people need to know about mental health disorders.

Personal Perspective: Young people need to know about mental health disorders.

Stalking

The Dark Side of Romance: Bad Thoughts Spark Bad Behavior

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on October 2, 2024 in Why Bad Looks Good

Many people are flattered to be the object of someone’s affection, but some should be frightened instead. Research reveals the dark side of romantic intentions.

Many people are flattered to be the object of someone’s affection, but some should be frightened instead. Research reveals the dark side of romantic intentions.

Memory

Brain Tricks and Tips for Improving Your Memory

Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.D. on October 2, 2024 in Wire Your Mind For Love

Our thoughts, intentions, and actions directly shape the foundation of our mind. The building blocks can expand through neuroplasticity and training our minds.

Our thoughts, intentions, and actions directly shape the foundation of our mind. The building blocks can expand through neuroplasticity and training our minds.

Anxiety

A French Toast Dream

Layne Dalfen on October 2, 2024 in Understanding Dreams

When attempting to analyze a dream, staying open to the many ways and meanings we assign to its images can be key to getting to its roots.

When attempting to analyze a dream, staying open to the many ways and meanings we assign to its images can be key to getting to its roots.

Jealousy

Three Ways to Succeed When Other People Want You to Fail

Andy Lopata on October 2, 2024 in Connected Leadership

Three key relationships can help you deal with workplace saboteurs, the people who get in the way of your success.

Three key relationships can help you deal with workplace saboteurs, the people who get in the way of your success.

Psychedelics

The Power of the Group in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

The Modern Medicine Group on October 2, 2024 in Modern Medicine

Psychedelic group therapy can foster deep connection and healing. By sharing experiences, patients find love and support, suggesting a shift that could transform lives.

Psychedelic group therapy can foster deep connection and healing. By sharing experiences, patients find love and support, suggesting a shift that could transform lives.

Law and Crime

Why Villains Still Fascinate Us

Nuala G Walsh on October 2, 2024 in Decisions That Matter

Why are we so curious about the lives and personalities of convicted killers? Are they quasi-victims? Why do the wrongfully convicted get less attention? Knowing why matters.

Why are we so curious about the lives and personalities of convicted killers? Are they quasi-victims? Why do the wrongfully convicted get less attention? Knowing why matters.

Education

How Parents Impact Their Kids’ Reading Skills

Yellowlees Douglas Ph.D. on October 2, 2024 in How Writing Works

Parents may feel powerless to influence their children’s reading habits. But, in reality, they can dramatically impact kids’ reading fluency, level, and comprehension.

Parents may feel powerless to influence their children’s reading habits. But, in reality, they can dramatically impact kids’ reading fluency, level, and comprehension.

Fear

The Season of the Creepy Smile Is Upon Us

Troy Rondinone Ph.D. on October 2, 2024 in The Asylum

Halloween season summons our discomfort with big, creepy grins. Research and history tell us why.

Halloween season summons our discomfort with big, creepy grins. Research and history tell us why.

Anxiety

How to Stop Spiraling Into Anxiety

Melanie A McNally Psy.D. on October 2, 2024 in Empower Your Mind

Feeling stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts? Learn how to recognize spiraling, stop it in its tracks, and regain control with simple, effective self-regulation tools.

Feeling stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts? Learn how to recognize spiraling, stop it in its tracks, and regain control with simple, effective self-regulation tools.

Memory

2 Hit Movies Are Based on Myths About Memory

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 2, 2024 in Social Instincts

Two hit films perpetuate some common misconceptions about memory. Here's where they go wrong.

Two hit films perpetuate some common misconceptions about memory. Here's where they go wrong.

Workplace Dynamics

The Impact of Incivility in the Workplace

Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D. on October 2, 2024 in Emotional Nourishment

Employers and employees depend upon each other, so the way they treat each other is critical for both parties and their workplace.

Employers and employees depend upon each other, so the way they treat each other is critical for both parties and their workplace.

Infidelity

5 Things That Can Make Cheating More Likely

Katherine Cullen MFA, LCSW on October 2, 2024 in The Truth About Exercise Addiction

Infidelity has haunted couples since the dawn of time. We might not be able to eradicate it, but we can gauge who's more likely to cheat and prepare ourselves accordingly.

Infidelity has haunted couples since the dawn of time. We might not be able to eradicate it, but we can gauge who's more likely to cheat and prepare ourselves accordingly.

Politics

Are You as Civil as You Think?

Clay Drinko, Ph.D. on October 2, 2024 in Play Your Way Sane

It's easy to blame others for our lack of civil political discourse, but what if you're the problem? Answer these 7 questions to see how civil you really are.

It's easy to blame others for our lack of civil political discourse, but what if you're the problem? Answer these 7 questions to see how civil you really are.

Animal Behavior

The Benefits of Adopting Abandoned Dogs for Them and for Us

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on October 2, 2024 in Animal Emotions

The new book 'Abandoned' puts a face on the dog abandonment crisis and helps people develop the mindset for giving troubled and needy dogs a dignified life and a loving home.

The new book 'Abandoned' puts a face on the dog abandonment crisis and helps people develop the mindset for giving troubled and needy dogs a dignified life and a loving home.

Psychiatry

GLP-1 Agonists May Help Treatment of Mental Illness and Substance Use

Charles Hebert M.D. on October 1, 2024 in Health Examined

Drugs for weight loss are top of mind but out of reach for many despite wide-ranging benefits.

Drugs for weight loss are top of mind but out of reach for many despite wide-ranging benefits.