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Personality

You Can Shape Your Personality by Pushing Yourself, Even a Little

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on October 8, 2024 in Fulfillment at Any Age

Many people believe that personality is fixed by adulthood, but new research on sense of purpose in life shows how you can shape yours in virtually any direction you want.

Many people believe that personality is fixed by adulthood, but new research on sense of purpose in life shows how you can shape yours in virtually any direction you want.

Self-Harm

Self-Destructive Protesting in the Waves of Political Change

Tahir Rahman M.D. on October 8, 2024 in Clinical and Forensic Dimensions of Psychiatry

Are recent cases of self-immolation a disturbing trend of extreme overvalued beliefs? Violence towards self or others is something we should all work to prevent.

Are recent cases of self-immolation a disturbing trend of extreme overvalued beliefs? Violence towards self or others is something we should all work to prevent.

Relationships

Happily Ever After Is a Bad Starting Point

Charlie Huntington M.A., Ph.D., LPCC on October 8, 2024 in Closer Encounters

As a culture, we love the idea of "happily ever after." Aren't some people just meant to be together? Romantic as it sounds, this perspective may not serve us in the long term.

As a culture, we love the idea of "happily ever after." Aren't some people just meant to be together? Romantic as it sounds, this perspective may not serve us in the long term.

Meditation

Meditation Is an Essential Hack for All of Us

Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. on October 8, 2024 in Lifetime Connections

Practicing meditation, because it’s always going to be a practice — as we never get it perfect, requires just your breath.

Practicing meditation, because it’s always going to be a practice — as we never get it perfect, requires just your breath.

Politics

Can Gen Z Transform Our Politics?

Nazli Kibria Ph.D. on October 8, 2024 in Family Tightrope

All over the world, young people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s are yearning for true political change.

All over the world, young people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s are yearning for true political change.

Relationships

7 Things Mentally Strong Couples Know

Amy Morin on October 8, 2024 in What Mentally Strong People Don't Do

Mentally strong couples have a few psychological principles that guide them and help them foster deeper connections over time.

Mentally strong couples have a few psychological principles that guide them and help them foster deeper connections over time.

Artificial Intelligence

AI-Driven Decisions in Business

Damian Salas MBA on October 8, 2024 in Pioneering Perspectives on Workplace Mental Health

Founders, it’s time to trust AI without losing your edge. Embrace data, manage anxiety, and blend intuition with technology for smarter, confident decision-making.

Founders, it’s time to trust AI without losing your edge. Embrace data, manage anxiety, and blend intuition with technology for smarter, confident decision-making.

Confidence

The Confidence Code: 3 Ways to Project (and Attain) Success

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on October 8, 2024 in Why Bad Looks Good

Got confidence? In some settings, what you think can boost your image.

Got confidence? In some settings, what you think can boost your image.

Meditation

A Roadmap to Befriending the Mind

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on October 8, 2024 in Between Cultures

According to Buddhist psychology, learning to be kind to our inner experience is among key pathways to well-being. An expert in the science of meditation explains how to do it.

According to Buddhist psychology, learning to be kind to our inner experience is among key pathways to well-being. An expert in the science of meditation explains how to do it.

Pregnancy

Holding Hope and Uncertainty With Pregnancy

Carissa Gustafson PsyD on October 8, 2024 in Reclaim Your Life

Learn to move forward, while remembering, during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

Learn to move forward, while remembering, during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

Psychosis

Treating the Seriously Mentally Ill

Yvette Sheline MD on October 8, 2024 in Navigating Mental Crises

Personal Perspective: Working as an inpatient psychiatrist can be exciting because of the challenges of diagnosis and best treatment.

Personal Perspective: Working as an inpatient psychiatrist can be exciting because of the challenges of diagnosis and best treatment.

Anger

Understanding Mom Rage: A Call to Meet Our Needs

Jen Lumanlan M.S., M.Ed. on October 8, 2024 in Parenting Beyond Power

Many moms experience "mom rage" due to unrealistically high expectations. Recognizing triggers and practicing self-care can help us manage this anger and connect better with kids.

Many moms experience "mom rage" due to unrealistically high expectations. Recognizing triggers and practicing self-care can help us manage this anger and connect better with kids.

Relationships

The Secret to Resolving Relationship Conflict: Co-Regulating

Russell B. Lemle Ph.D. on October 8, 2024 in From Me-First to We-First

When we get dysregulated, we instinctively try to regain our own equilibrium. That can cause trouble for relationships. The secret is learning to "co-regulate" instead.

When we get dysregulated, we instinctively try to regain our own equilibrium. That can cause trouble for relationships. The secret is learning to "co-regulate" instead.

Cannabis

Debunking a Key Myth About Marijuana

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 8, 2024 in Social Instincts

New research reveals why we need to let go of the "lazy stoner" stereotype.

New research reveals why we need to let go of the "lazy stoner" stereotype.

Body Image

The Harmful Legacy of BMI

Carolyn Karoll LCSW-C, CEDS-C on October 8, 2024 in Eating Disorder Recovery

The BMI's flawed origins and arbitrary classifications contribute to weight stigma, harm mental health, and promote misguided health standards.

The BMI's flawed origins and arbitrary classifications contribute to weight stigma, harm mental health, and promote misguided health standards.

Parenting

The Transition to Fatherhood

Corinne Masur Psy.D. on October 7, 2024 in Parenting Matters

The transition to fatherhood is complex. Research has shown that men can feel a multitude of feelings as they prepare to become fathers.

The transition to fatherhood is complex. Research has shown that men can feel a multitude of feelings as they prepare to become fathers.

Menopause

Navigating Anxiety in Perimenopause and Menopause

Alona Pulde M.D. on October 7, 2024 in Beyond the Hot Flash

Think you know menopause anxiety? Think again. Learn how to uncover the triggers, explore solutions, and regain your sense of peace and power.

Think you know menopause anxiety? Think again. Learn how to uncover the triggers, explore solutions, and regain your sense of peace and power.

Personal Perspectives

Have Breakfast for Dinner: It’s More Important Than You Know

Homaira Kabir on October 7, 2024 in Goodbye, Perfect

Personal Perspective: Healing is about reconnecting with your true self. Learn to embrace your inner child, release self-criticism, and discover the joy of living authentically.

Personal Perspective: Healing is about reconnecting with your true self. Learn to embrace your inner child, release self-criticism, and discover the joy of living authentically.

Anxiety

Have You Become More Brave or More Anxious as You Age?

Gina Barreca Ph.D. on October 7, 2024 in Snow White Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Do we become less brave as we age because we treasure our lives more fully, knowing them better, or does wisdom give us courage to act on our behalf as well as to help others?

Do we become less brave as we age because we treasure our lives more fully, knowing them better, or does wisdom give us courage to act on our behalf as well as to help others?

Perfectionism

Captivated by Love, Yet Confined by the Walls of Perfection

Amanda Jean Rocchio MSEd, LMHC on October 7, 2024 in The Imperfect Perfectionist

Life is unpredictable, and so are relationships. "Perfect relationships" cannot function in a flawed world because they cannot withstand adversity, uncertainty, and conflict.

Life is unpredictable, and so are relationships. "Perfect relationships" cannot function in a flawed world because they cannot withstand adversity, uncertainty, and conflict.

Suicide

Suicide Risk Assessment: A Critique

Shauna H Springer Ph.D. on October 7, 2024 in Free-Range Psychology

Standard approaches to suicide prevention encourage providers to ask questions about risk to avoid missing those at risk. Yet, in practice, they miss most people. Why is this?

Standard approaches to suicide prevention encourage providers to ask questions about risk to avoid missing those at risk. Yet, in practice, they miss most people. Why is this?

Emotion Regulation

Negotiation Insights from Unexpected Places

Cindy Watson B.A., LLB, JD on October 7, 2024 in Life as a Negotiation

In the complex and high-stakes environment of correctional facilities, negotiation is not just a skill—it's a necessity.

In the complex and high-stakes environment of correctional facilities, negotiation is not just a skill—it's a necessity.

Narcissism

Healthy Adult Narcissism: The Trait You Do Want

Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on October 7, 2024 in The Full Picture

What we know of narcissism is not usually complimentary. Yet in its functional form, the trait can convey respect and positive regard rather than arrogance and superiority.

What we know of narcissism is not usually complimentary. Yet in its functional form, the trait can convey respect and positive regard rather than arrogance and superiority.

Motivation

What Oprah Winfrey Teaches Us About Mindset

Mickey A. Feher on October 7, 2024 in On Purpose

Some things are up to us, and some are not. Our beliefs and attitudes are within our control, final outcomes are not. Focus on what you can control and enjoy finding your lane.

Some things are up to us, and some are not. Our beliefs and attitudes are within our control, final outcomes are not. Focus on what you can control and enjoy finding your lane.

Perfectionism

Perfectionism Detox

Marina Harris Ph.D. on October 7, 2024 in Letters From Your Therapist

Perfectionism involves high expectations and self-criticism. Challenge unhelpful perfectionism by naming it, adjusting unhelpful rules, and finding a middle path option.

Perfectionism involves high expectations and self-criticism. Challenge unhelpful perfectionism by naming it, adjusting unhelpful rules, and finding a middle path option.

Fear

Five Ways to Cultivate Bravery

Chris Prange-Morgan M.A., MSW on October 7, 2024 in Full Catastrophe Parenting

Want to become more brave? Step outside your comfort zone and lean into change.

Want to become more brave? Step outside your comfort zone and lean into change.

Mating

5 Dating Trends for 2025

Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A. on October 7, 2024 in A Funny Bone to Pick

The dating app Plenty of Fish has unveiled its list of five dating trends for 2025. And some of them suggest that it's time to get your freak on in more ways than one.

The dating app Plenty of Fish has unveiled its list of five dating trends for 2025. And some of them suggest that it's time to get your freak on in more ways than one.

Suicide

Outside the Forensic Box: A Tale of Lies and Lemmings

Matthew J. Sharps Ph.D. on October 7, 2024 in The Forensic View

Cognitive misinterpretation and belief in deliberate falsehoods can strongly influence eyewitness evidence in criminal justice and in the creation of myths outside that realm.

Cognitive misinterpretation and belief in deliberate falsehoods can strongly influence eyewitness evidence in criminal justice and in the creation of myths outside that realm.

Child Development

How to Enjoy Halloween with Young Children

Kyle D. Pruett M.D. on October 7, 2024 in Once Upon a Child

Halloween offers parents an opportunity to introduce their young children to small doses of slightly scary stuff to strengthen their emotional regulation skill-set.

Halloween offers parents an opportunity to introduce their young children to small doses of slightly scary stuff to strengthen their emotional regulation skill-set.