Diving Gently Into Your Own Story
Is childhood trauma impacting your adult life? Take the first steps toward healing with science-backed writing techniques. Try this guided writing prompt to begin your journey..
by: (Donna Jackson Nakazawa)
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3 Reasons People Unwittingly Sabotage Their Relationships
People in a good relationship may perplex their partners when they push them away. A simple test helps identify three tendencies that lead to self-sabotaging your relationships..
by: (Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP)
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The Terrible Truth About Love
A Personal Perspective: Love isn’t enough to save the person you love because you can’t save a person who doesn’t want to be saved..
by: (Larry Carlat)
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How Being an Eyewitness to Death Affects Your Life
Why some people choose to die in public places..
by: (Lindsay Weisner Psy.D.)
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The “Olympic Blues” Run Deeper Than You Think
Do you know a retiring athlete struggling with their sense of purpose and identity? Are they questioning some of the "truths" of sports culture they were taught? They're not alone..
by: (Monica Vilhauer Ph.D.)
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Why Mourning a Pet Can Be as Hard as Grieving for a Person
Discover how the deep bonds we share with pets mirror human relationships, and explore the unique grief we experience when losing a beloved animal companion..
by: (Sam Carr, Ph.D.)
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Managers Aren’t Managing for Innovation: That’s a Problem
Managers are often bogged down with managing the execution of existing processes. For organizational health, though, managers should also obsess over how to facilitate creativity..
by: (Ed Thompson )
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Are Young Voters Lazy—Or Just Misunderstood?
How distrust in our leaders discourages people from involvement..
by: (Robert Jay Lifton M.D.)
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How to Live Each Day With a Childlike Heart
The gift of an unconditioned heart allows us to see true beauty..
by: (Robert Puff Ph.D.)
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After Stopping Antidepressants, Sex Problems May Persist
Antidepressants can be life-savers. But they often cause sexual dysfunction. Sexuality usually returns to normal after stopping the drugs. But sometimes, sex problems persist..
by: (Michael Castleman M.A.)
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Why Resilience Is a Top Life Skill
Learn how to build your resilience using these six ways to overcome obstacles..
by: (Laura Gabayan, M.D.)
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The Beauty of Inconvenience in an Age of AI
In our relentless quest for techno-efficiency, we risk losing the magic of human imperfection—those inconvenient moments where creativity blooms and autonomy takes shape..
by: (John Nosta)
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How to Better Serve Young Adult Offenders
Can correctional rehabilitation truly redirect a young adult from a life of crime? Here's why interventions targeted to their developmental level could change the course of their future..
by: (Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates)
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How Your Brain Experiences Different Kinds of Love
Not all types of love are created equally—at least, not according to your brain..
by: (Mark Travers Ph.D.)
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3 Easy Tips to Reset Your Calm
Looking for a moment of relaxation in a crazy day? Try these three tips for giving your nervous system a tranquil boost..
by: (Diane N Solomon Ph.D.)
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When a Hospital Feels Like a Prison
Psychiatric hospitalization in America is traditionally done in a highly restricted setting. Are these practices counter-therapeutic? .
by: (Jennifer Gerlach LCSW)
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Widening the Family Circle: Sperm and Egg Donors' Families
Partners, parents, and children of former donors need to be informed about the donations and any resulting children. Honest, open, and early family discussions are crucial..
by: (Wendy Kramer)
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Rescuing the Term "Gaslighting" From Overuse
"Gaslighting" is a useful term that is often used loosely. An examination of gaslighting in different contexts can lead to a better understanding of this harmful behavior..
by: (Terri Apter Ph.D.)
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The Importance of Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
Are you a mandatory reporter who has failed to report suspected child maltreatment? This post will offer reporting information to help guide you on this subject..
by: (Franne Sippel Ed.D., LP)
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Anger in Relationships: A Call to Connect
Anger can be like a forceful scream for compassion and love. Here's how to respond in a healthier way..
by: (Moshe Ratson MBA, MFT)
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The Many Faces of Fear
Despite our intuitions, we all experience fear differently and for different reasons. Here's what science says about why that is..
by: (Vanessa LoBue Ph.D.)
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Substance Use Prevention in Teens With ADHD
ADHD teens face higher substance use risks. Learn vital strategies to empower your teen, from boosting life skills to creating a supportive environment. Prevention starts here..
by: (Martha B. Koo M.D., FASAM, FAPA, FCTMSS)
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Supporting Mental Health for Students
Colleges and universities have the potential to play a vital role in promoting the mental and emotional health of young people. It is time they step up..
by: (Julie Baron LCSW-C)
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Does Drinking Alcohol Increase Your Cancer Risk?
Research finds alcohol consumption increases cancer risk..
by: (The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research)
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Breaking Old Patterns: Why Your Breakup Is a Wake-Up Call
Healing doesn’t come from finding a new partner to replace the old one. It comes from recognizing the parts of yourself that have been neglected or wounded..
by: (John Kim LMFT)
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Why Change Can Trigger Feelings of Grief
If you're experiencing change and it triggers feelings of grief, you're not alone. Change and grief are closely intertwined..
by: (Kristin Meekhof)
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Can Sibling Conflict Lead to Romantic Relationship Problems?
Sibling dynamics, especially conflict management styles, are connected to the quality of our adult romantic relationships and well-being..
by: (Corinna Jenkins Tucker, Ph.D., C.F.L.E., and Tanya Rouleau Whitworth, Ph.D.)
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Too Many Fish in the Sea? Choice Overload in Dating
Why having more romantic options could be sabotaging your relationship status and satisfaction..
by: (Mariana Bockarova Ph.D.)
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After Roe v. Wade: Impacts on Fertility and Mental Health
How has Roe v. Wade’s reversal reshaped fertility treatments? The decision has led to legal dilemmas, emotional strain, and unforeseen impacts on families and their mental health..
by: (S. Fenella Das Gupta Ph.D., MFT)
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Create Your Own Success Story by Shaping Expectations
Harness the power of self-fulfilling prophecy to turn doubt into drive, raise expectations, celebrate small wins, and give feedback that fuels success for yourself and others..
by: (Lindsey Godwin Ph.D.)
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