2 Secret Languages Commonly Spoken in Intimate Relationships
Embarrassed about using "baby talk" with your partner? Here's why you shouldn't be..
by: (Mark Travers Ph.D.)
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Cultivating Good Mental Health
Mental health has come to the forefront of societal issues in recent years. While there are various resources available in society to help us, this journey must start within..
by: (Nauman Naeem M.D.)
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Rational Optimism Across Life's Domains
In a world full of uncertainties, how can you stay positive without losing touch with reality? Enter rational optimism—a mindset that blends hope with practicality..
by: (Jessica Koehler Ph.D.)
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Building Connections for Eating Disorder Recovery
Eating disorders are illnesses of disconnection from oneself and others. Restoring these connections is a goal of recovery. Families can help..
by: (Cris E. Haltom Ph.D., CEDS)
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Lessons From 40 Years Among Wolves
Dr. Diane Boyd's tireless efforts to learn about wild wolves in a career dominated by men is a riveting story of passion, resilience, and determination.
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by: (Marc Bekoff Ph.D.)
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The Slippery Slope Between Boredom and Professional Burnout
A Personal Perspective: My struggle between boredom and burnout and how I've learned to navigate this intention as wisely as possible. .
by: (Jason N. Linder, PsyD)
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Don’t Avoid That Political Disagreement—It Might Be Fun
We often think discussing a politically divisive topic with someone who disagrees with us would be unpleasant. Research suggests we may be wrong. .
by: (Susan A. Nolan, Ph.D., and Michael Kimball)
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E-Cigarettes Are Highly Associated With Tobacco and Pot Use
The popularization of e-cigarettes by Juul greatly increased nicotine addiction among youth. New research shows that many soon also used tobacco cigarettes and marijuana. .
by: (Timmen L. Cermak MD)
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Understanding Infanticide
How could a woman kill her newborn child? What underlying mental health conditions and psychological factors could lead to this crime and can they be treated?.
by: (Anna Motz)
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Trauma's Enduring Hold on the Brain
Personal Perspective: Trauma, no matter if it's "big T" or "little t," leaves its imprint on the life and brain of the sufferer..
by: (Elana Premack Sandler L.C.S.W., M.P.H)
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How to Start the School Year With a Positive Mindset
Here is your chance to improve your child's outlook for the new school term by promoting motivation and perseverance for a bright start. .
by: (Judy Willis M.D., M.Ed.)
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Work Satisfaction Guaranteed?
Whether or not workers are happier at work remains hard to measure. It's time to move away from satisfaction surveys and engagement measures and focus on what makes us happy..
by: (Mike Verano LPC, LMFT)
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The Foundation of Healthy Relationships
Trust, honesty, respect, open communication, effort, and collaboration are ideal for any relationship, but the journey toward healthier connections begins within ourselves..
by: (Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D.)
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Setting Teens Up for Success
Parents and supportive adults want the teens in their care to be successful. It can feel tempting to over-manage their efforts. That is not what teens need to achieve..
by: (Julie Baron LCSW-C)
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Evolution of Mental Health
Why are so many struggling with their mental health, and what can be done?.
by: (Anders Hansen M.D.)
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Companies That Have More Gender Diversity Do Better
A new, investor-driven "business case for diversity": For major tech firms, just 1% more gender diversity could boost their stock market valuation by $152 million..
by: (David P. Daniels Ph.D.)
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We Don't Have to Be Ashamed of Aging
Personal Perspective: We all go through it, no one is immune, and nothing produces more universal shame in our society than aging. .
by: (Bret Lyon, Ph.D., SEP, and Sheila Rubin, MA, LMFT)
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What Do LLMs Really "Know"?
LLMs blur the line between human knowledge and machine inference, hinting at a techno-consciousness that challenges the very nature of understanding and what it means to "know.".
by: (John Nosta)
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Parent Stress Is a Serious Public Health Concern
Here's why U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory about the current state of parenting and the unprecedented stress and mental health concerns of parents..
by: (Cara Goodwin, Ph.D.)
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A Sensual Love Letter Can Be a Hope Letter
Do love letters (or texts) to your partner that project possibilities, as well as what you already enjoy together, your common goals, and the joy of your connection..
by: (Maryann Karinch)
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How to Stay Focused on the Big Picture
Avoid getting caught up in minutiae and make smarter decisions..
by: (Alice Boyes Ph.D.)
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Relational Trauma: Is This You?
A more expansive definition and a selection of vignettes help create a broader understanding of childhood trauma..
by: (Annie Wright LMFT)
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Explore Meaning and Values to Provide Direction in Uncertainty
Aligning with your core values, living with purpose, and shaping your narrative can turn life’s challenges into a meaningful journey of growth and resilience..
by: (Hospital, Health, and Addiction Workers Group)
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The Sunny Side of the Asylum
One of the most important mental health reformers of the asylum era, this woman helped extend Enlightenment thinking to mental health, yet you've probably never heard of her..
by: (Matthew Smith Ph.D.)
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The Paradox of "Trump Derangement Syndrome"
Are you easily triggered and/or have a tendency to work against yourself?.
by: (Alex Pattakos Ph.D.)
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Analyzing the Latest Legal Outcome for a Shooter’s Parents
Gun-owning parents should stay highly attuned to changing perspectives on their potential liabilities and heightened legal risks..
by: (Carolyn Reinach Wolf)
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The Ontology of LLMs: A New Framework for Knowledge
Discover how AI's fluid ontologies mirror human cognition, potentially revolutionizing our approach to knowledge in the digital age..
by: (John Nosta)
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How to Reduce Back-to-Work Stress
Ho to stay motivated, and keep listening to your body and mind..
by: (Susanna Newsonen)
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Navigating Deceit and Two-Faced Behavior: A Guide for Coping
When dealing with two-faced behavior, protect your mental health, set boundaries, and seek support when needed..
by: (Michelle Tennant Nicholson M.A.)
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Why Can't U.S. Doctors Prescribe Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder?
Methadone is a safe and effective medication that is underutilized. Why shouldn't methadone be prescribed for opioid use disorders, as buprenorphine is?.
by: (Mark S. Gold M.D.)
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