How to Tell if You’re Marriage Material
This single question can help you know whether you're cut out for marriage..
by: (Mark Travers Ph.D.)
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Cautions About the Wellness Industry and Eating Disorders
When assessing the influence of the wellness industry on eating disorders, some red flags in attitudes and behaviors need to be recognized and addressed to support recovery. .
by: (Cris E. Haltom Ph.D., CEDS)
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How Stress Can Lead to Cancer
Special gut microbes help the immune system halt the growth of tumors in the colon. Studies show that stress can harm those microbes, speeding the progress of cancer. .
by: (Scott C. Anderson)
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A Simple Map of Reality
Personal Perspective: A simple "map of reality" for classifying things in the world..
by: (Gregg Henriques Ph.D.)
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Can Health Providers See Us Beyond Our Charts?
People living with mental health conditions can feel behind the eight ball when it comes to advocating for themselves in a medical setting. Here are three strategies that can help..
by: (Jennifer Gerlach LCSW)
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A World in Decline? Things Were Better in the Good Old Days
Basking in rosy memories of what used to be while worrying about a gloomy future? Declinism is a common tendency that may be fuelled by news reporting and political agendas..
by: (Eva M. Krockow Ph.D.)
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Why You Must Nurture Yourself
Your primary relationship in life is not with your spouse, your children, or with your parents or closest friend. Will you take the time to value it?.
by: (Mel Schwartz L.C.S.W.)
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How Not to Waste Time
Most people waste the precious little time they are given. You can identify your most important goal, based on your values, and take the next smallest step in its direction..
by: (Nauman Naeem M.D.)
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Is it Egotistical if it is True?
A new study is causing psychologists to reconsider the whole notion of “grandiose narcissism." .
by: (Scott Barry Kaufman)
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Are AI and Talking Cars the Future of Driving?
New Purdue University study is first-of-its-kind shows how a conversational AI based on a LLM framework called Talk2Drive uses GPT-4 to interpret human commands to guide autonomous vehicles. .
by: (Cami Rosso)
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The Power of Early Diversity
Early exposure to diversity helps us overcome stereotypes. Learn how interacting with diverse individuals from a young age fosters social flexibility..
by: (Arjen Stolk Ph.D.)
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Why Do Our Brains Embrace Lies So Easily?
Our brain can retain an unprovable “fact” even when presented with rational and substantial evidence that it is wrong. Liars can take advantage of this all-too-human glitch..
by: (Gary Wenk Ph.D.)
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Shedding the People-Pleaser Identity
People-pleasing is a deeply rooted identity that is often driven by fear and family dysfunction. How does people-pleasing develop, and how can we stop it?.
by: (Andrea Mathews LPC, NCC)
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Science, Phenomenology, and the Artistry of Vincent van Gogh
Artists like van Gogh show us that there is so much more to human experience than quantitative experimental research can reveal. Phenomenology is one path that can bring redress..
by: (Kirk J. Schneider Ph.D.)
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The Illusion of AGI and the Dawn of Post-Cognitive Humanity
Cognition is just one layer of the human experience, and as AI lifts the burden of thought, we may unlock deeper realms of creativity, intuition, and emotional depth..
by: (John Nosta)
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Uncertainty Can Be a Powerful Ally in Any Relationship
Making room for confusion in a relationship can be—confusing and very useful. .
by: (F. Diane Barth L.C.S.W.)
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The Invisible Erosion of Self in Avoidant Relationships
Are you afraid of losing yourself in the pursuit of love? New research suggests this fear might be overblown, especially for those with avoidant attachment. .
by: (Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. Ph.D.)
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9 Tips to Deep Communication and Connection in Relationships
Do you want to strengthen the communication and connection in your relationships? Who doesn't?! Here are 9 essential tips that will lead you to deeper relationships. .
by: (Michelle P. Maidenberg Ph.D., MPH, LCSW-R, CGP)
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Why Listening Is Vital to Caring
A care partner seeks guidance because she struggles to ask for help from friends. Simply being heard can help, but when you listen to yourself, you discover what you need. .
by: (Connie Carpenter Phinney)
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Do Nice Kids Have to Finish Last?
We’ve all heard the phrase, "Nice guys finish last," but as parents, it is heartbreaking when we see it happen to our own children. Here's what can be done about it..
by: (Ying Wang M.D.)
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Idealizing Romantic Love Is Linked to Fear and Sadness
People who believe they must be in a romantic relationship to be truly happy are more afraid of being single. That fear is linked to dissatisfaction in everyday life. .
by: (Bella DePaulo Ph.D.)
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4 Downsides of Using Perfectionism to Avoid Rejection
Many people with ADHD adopt perfectionism as a coping strategy to avoid the pain of rejection. However, this approach has some significant downsides. .
by: (Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D.)
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The Effectiveness of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Unfortunately, there continues to be a very negative public view of ECT, partly due to its portrayal in the media. .
by: (Yvette Sheline MD)
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Are the Snack Foods You’re Eating Making You Depressed?
Eating ultra-processed snack foods might make depression worse. There are better ways to lift your mood without eating..
by: (Edward Abramson Ph.D.)
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A Promising Solution for the Fourth Wave of the Overdose Crisis
Discover how a simple yet controversial approach could be the key to tackling America's growing stimulant crisis..
by: (Ian McLoone LPCC, LADC)
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What Do a Politician's Speech Patterns Reveal?
Patterns of language use may hold evidence of future Alzheimer's diagnosis. Researchers used an unusual participant group to discover this..
by: (Emma Kelty-Stephen Ph.D.)
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The Biopsychosocial Model of Illness
The Biopsychosocial Model of Illness incorporates biological, psychological and social factors in analyzing illness. .
by: (Katie Willard Virant MSW, JD, LCSW)
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Reframing How We View Neurodivergent Children
October is ADD/ADHD Awareness Month, a chance for parents to reflect on their neurodivergent child’s journey, embracing both the challenges and the moments worth celebrating..
by: (Lisa Sheinhouse M.A.)
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Are You an Optimist or Pessimist About Our Changing World?
Are you generally an optimistic or pessimistic person? How is your general outlook affecting you? .
by: (Anthony Silard Ph.D.)
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Harnessing Chance: The Science of Serendipity
Discover how serendipity—the interplay of chance and human action—can unlock unexpected opportunities in love, creativity, and life by actively shaping your own good luck.
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by: (Christian Busch Ph.D.)
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