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Why You Don’t Need Alcohol to Relax
Despite cultural messaging to the contrary, alcohol isn’t the key to stress relief. Here's how to rewire your beliefs..
by: (Jeanette Hu AMFT)
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Building Mental Muscles in the Age of AI
An AI simulation is still no match for a real writer, but uneasiness with the speed and effortlessness of machine creation remains..
by: (Scott G. Eberle Ph.D.)
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Not Feeling Any Urgency to Vote? Let Motivation Science Help
Nonvoters who lack the motivation to make it to the polls can benefit from motivation science..
by: (Janina Steinmetz Ph.D.)
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Lying and the Permissions That Enable It
What social conditions allow liars to get away with their misbehavior?.
by: (Thomas Henricks Ph.D.)
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Beethoven’s Ninth and the Ode to Joy: Symphony and Psyche
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, including the "Ode to Joy," is one of the most popular works of all time. Here's what it continues to tell us, and why it is especially relevant now..
by: (Ravi Chandra M.D., D.F.A.P.A.)
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Tiredness of Life: A Growing Phenomenon in Western Societies
Discover why some older adults feel life has lost its meaning and how societal shifts may be contributing..
by: (Sam Carr, Ph.D.)
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Ways to Enjoy Music When You Have Hearing Loss
Listening to music can be challenging for people with hearing loss. It may not sound the way we want it to, but there are ways to make it work because we hear with our brains..
by: (Shari Eberts)
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4 Great Lessons From Divorced Couples Who Got Back Together
Sometimes, walking away isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of a deeper understanding of love..
by: (Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D.)
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Grit, Hardiness, and Resilience Skills
Difficult and challenging life experiences may foster resilience skills but are not associated with increases in grit and hardiness..
by: (Michael D. Matthews Ph.D.)
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Estranged Means Different Things to Different People
Personal Perspective: Estrangement doesn't come with a universal language or handbook to follow. So I had to create my own. .
by: (Gina DeMillo Wagner)
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How Patient Suicides Shape the Lives of Psychologists
Discover how the tragic reality of patient suicide deeply impacts mental health professionals. Explore the emotional fallout, influencing factors, and vital resources for healing..
by: (Llewellyn E. van Zyl Ph.D.)
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Now the Work Begins: Recovery From Hurricane Milton
Psychological First Aid, understanding differences between survivors, and access to resources can help people recover and heal from natural disasters like Hurricane Milton. .
by: (Tara Overzat Ph.D.)
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'Invasion of the Body Snatchers': A Projective Screen
When our culture produces variations on a theme like the 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' films, it's because it highlights a universal fear and predictable response worth knowing.
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by: (Joanne Intrator M.D.)
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Body Respect: Why It Matters and How to Achieve It
Respecting our bodies involves mindfully attending to basic bodily needs as a foundation of positive functioning and well-being..
by: (Sandra Wartski Psy.D.)
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Navigating the Paradox of Certainty and Uncertainty
Discover why letting go of the need for answers might just be the key to a richer, more adaptive life..
by: (Jessica Koehler Ph.D.)
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7 Ways to Deepen Your Friendships
What strategies do people use to strengthen the bonds of friendship? A recent study looks into common ways we try to foster deeper connections..
by: (Mariana Bockarova Ph.D.)
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Feeling the Fear and Doing It Anyway
Are you willing to become a more courageous version of yourself? Gradually trying feared activities may help to create a more courageous mindset..
by: (Tamara L Goldsby Ph.D.)
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Until Now, There's Been No Word for Parents Who've Lost a Child
When your child is taken from you, you are no longer ordinary parents. You become something else..
by: (Larry Carlat)
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A Review of "Conversations in Critical Psychiatry"
Awais Aftab recently published a fascinating new book containing a series of interviews with leaders in the fields of psychiatry and critical psychiatry..
by: (Mark L. Ruffalo M.S.W., D.Psa.)
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4 Most Important Things in Long-Term Intimate Relationships
Successful long-term intimate relationships thrive on mutual trust, being each other's go-to person, sharing responsibilities without ego, and offering freedom within commitment..
by: (Randi Gunther Ph.D.)
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Embracing Simplicity: A Gift of Awareness
Discover the power of simplicity in a world of mental clutter. Learn how mindfulness helps unravel complexity and embrace the gift of pure awareness in each moment..
by: (A. Maya Kaye Ph.D., DSW, LMSW)
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The Childfree Choice as Self-Care
Parenting can be tough. Choosing to be childfree is healthy for many people..
by: (Karina Westrick LPCC)
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The Psychology of Fathering
Why being a dad can be good for you..
by: (Lawrence R. Samuel Ph.D.)
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Can Karate Give Depression a Kick After Cancer?
Interesting and engaging martial arts practices have significant multi-dimensional meaning and should be encouraged therapeutically as well as recreationally..
by: (E. Paul Zehr Ph.D.)
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Vipers Dressed in Empaths’ Clothing
In a polarized context, empathy may be more likely to fuel division rather than heal it. .
by: (Tania Israel Ph.D.)
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"The Accidental Twins" and "Peter and Erik"
Two recent documentaries that delve into the lives of separated twins may encourage us all to view our own lives with a fresh eye..
by: (Nancy L. Segal Ph.D.)
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The Problem With Serendipity
Random events shape our lives, and we crave meaning in chaos. Being open to serendipity could be the secret to a life full of unexpected joys..
by: (Tara Ceranic Salinas, Ph.D., and Ed Love Ph.D.)
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Ever Shy Away From Joy?
Many women do shy away from joy. Here's why—and what you can do about it so you can stop holding back..
by: (Lindsay B. Jernigan Ph.D.)
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Why Modern Love Relationships Are So Hard
We can have a soaring love or a plodding relationship..
by: (Steven Stosny, Ph.D.)
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Using AI to Care for Sexual Assault Survivors
When recovering from trauma, artificial assistance is no substitute for human relationships. But it is a start..
by: (Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D.)
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