The Middle School Dilemma: Changing Friendships
How can young teens understand and deal with the common challenge of finding new friends?.
by: (Ran D. Anbar M.D.)
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How Time Perception Influences Physical Healing
A new study reports that perceptions of time influence the rate of actual physical healing and supports the challenge to dualism in favor of mind-body unity..
by: (Tamim Mobayed MA)
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AI Transforming Medical History-Taking
AI brings goal-focused dialogue to transform how clinicians and patients converse and diagnose. .
by: (John Nosta)
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How Suspicion Feeds Stigma Against Neurodivergent People
Neurodivergent people must deal with the irrational suspicion that they are faking their diagnoses to get special privileges despite all evidence to the contrary..
by: (Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.D., Ph.D.)
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Parenting Power vs. Electrical Power in a Device Laden World
Personal Perspective: It's vacation again. Tensions are on the rise about how much time our kids can spend on their devices. There are pros and cons. Where does that leave parents?.
by: (Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP)
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Openness in Donor Conception is Essential
Donor conception is coming out of the shadows and into the mainstream. A helpful understanding of the importance of disclosure to children needs to become common knowedge as well..
by: (Lisa Schuman)
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5 Strategies to Make Resolutions Enjoyable
Revolutionize your New Year's resolutions, turn mundane habits into exciting adventures, align goals with your personal rhythm, and learn from setbacks..
by: (Anna Svetchnikov LMFT)
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Understanding and Managing Compulsive Reassurance-Seeking
Do you compulsively seek reassurance when confronted with anxious doubts? Learn how to recognize when information-gathering goes too far and what you can do to curb the habit..
by: (Levi Riven Ph.D.)
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Want to Improve Your Focus With ADHD? Try Listening to Lo-Fi
Why is music good for the ADHD soul? Listening to lo-fi may help improve attention and focus with ADHD..
by: (Kristin Wilcox Ph.D.)
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Why Do People Sniff Themselves? 5 New Scientific Insights
Self-sniffing is a typical behavior, but its psychology is not well understood. A new study now gives insights into the different reasons why people sniff themselves,.
by: (Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D.)
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Winter Brings an Increase in Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is prevalent in winter months. Here are some symptoms parents should be observant of and some recommendations for management..
by: (Joseph A. Buckhalt Ph.D.)
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This Is Your Day
Is it possible for a tiny decision to make a big impact? Surprisingly, infinitesimal self-help practices can be effective, when bigger commitments will fail..
by: (Grant Hilary Brenner MD, DFAPA)
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The Bright Side of Mistakes
No mistake is too small to learn from. Learning from small mistakes prevents big ones..
by: (Steven Stosny, Ph.D.)
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Doing Less for Teens Will Help Them Do More
Do less for your teens, so they will be ready for their adult life..
by: (Liz Nissim-Matheis Ph.D.)
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Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation: Hope for Depression?
Pharmacological treatment for major depression has limitations; further research on new approaches such as non-invasive brain stimulation is urgently needed..
by: (Amir A. Afkhami MD, Ph.D.)
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To Vax or Not to Vax: The Psychology of Anti-Vax Bias
Psychological biases impair our decision-making processes regarding vaccinations (and other medical interventions).
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by: (Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D.)
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Rekindling Your Twin Relationship After Estrangement Subsides
It is a steep learning curve for twins to accept and enjoy being different. .
by: (Barbara Klein Ph.D., Ed.D.)
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A New Way to Look at Brain Age
Interest in finding ways to quantify the brain’s “age” is growing as neuroscientists seek to maximize health in later life. See how to keep yours as young as possible..
by: (Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP)
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Engaging the Family in the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
How the family relationships of young people with bipolar disorder can affect their willingness to take medications, and what clinicians can do to enhance family support. .
by: (David J Miklowitz Ph.D.)
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10 Green Flags for Relationships
Do you find yourself running from the harmful outcomes you fear about relationships? Consider these 10 green flags instead..
by: (Tyler Jamison Ph.D.)
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“Freud’s Last Session:” Theory, Suffering, and Humanity
Personal Perspective: "Freud's Last Session" imagines Freud and C.S. Lewis debating the existence of God. But I question analytic "truth" and technique..
by: (Ravi Chandra M.D., D.F.A.P.A.)
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Overcoming Lethargy
”Must do” lists can take you out of balance and on the way toward lethargy and listlessness..
by: (Bruce Wilson Ph.D.)
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Self-Improvement Can Be Made Easier Through Self-Cultivation
New Year's resolutions are difficult to achieve. Any kind of change can be difficult. It turns out that in order to create new hablits and a new you, it requires removing barriers..
by: (George S. Everly, Jr. PhD, ABPP, FACLP)
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How to Spend Quality Time Together on a Date
Spending quality time together is a top priority of singles looking for partners..
by: (Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A.)
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A Short Journey Into Male and Female Brains
Men and women think and act differently. Many factors contribute to these differences, in particular these five major neuroanatomical ones..
by: (Thomas R. Verny M.D.)
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Three Easy Ways to Tackle Anxiety
Anxiety and panic symptoms can make us feel like we’re in a battle with an invisible enemy. If we can stop battling anxiety through acceptance, we reap many benefits..
by: (Gina Simmons Schneider Ph.D.)
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How Contemplative Practices Promote Health and Well-Being
Toxic levels of stress can worsen our physical and psychological health. New thinking and research on contemplative practices suggest steps we can take to be restored. .
by: (Andy Tix Ph.D.)
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Disorganized Attachment: The Case for Compassion
Disorganized attachment is a shame-driven disorder. To heal the shame and the pain, start with compassion..
by: (Julie Menanno M.A., LMFT, LCPC)
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The Rise of Engagement Fatigue
Employee engagement is the new buzzword in the workplace but it's just a new term for an age-old struggle. .
by: (Mike Verano LPC, LMFT)
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Effective Managers Use Mentoring to Elevate Learning
Opportunities to learn and grow in their careers remain a top concern for today’s employees. Here’s how managers can help..
by: (Allison E McWilliams Ph.D.)
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