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Navigating Mental Illness Following Inpatient Treatment
In his own way, Bill was trying so hard to be well, to hold the illness at bay..
by: (Yvette Sheline MD)
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How to Break the Stress-Craving Cycle and Stay Sober
Does stress make you miss alcohol? Find out how a personalized stress management toolkit can help you avoid relapse and stay on track with sobriety. .
by: (Jeanette Hu AMFT)
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But It Feels True
When we experience emotion in response to new information, that’s a cue to pause and ask good questions to be sure our feelings don’t outweigh our reason..
by: (Susan A. Nolan, Ph.D., and Michael Kimball)
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A Simple Formula for Making Career Decisions
To make good decisions, dissect the words you use to describe why you should or should not do something..
by: (Marcia Reynolds Psy.D.)
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Home Is Where the Hatred Starts
When we show a lack of empathy for people different from us, our children may be internalizing the messages we send. Do we really want to raise them to be intolerant of others?.
by: (David Schwartz LMFT)
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Is Empathy the Missing Link in AI's Cognitive Function?
AI may compute faster, but without empathy’s emotional depth, will it ever fully understand us?.
by: (John Nosta)
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3 Ways to Get More Respect from Your Adult Child
Respect is a two-way street, and it’s never too late to pave the way for a stronger connection with your adult child..
by: (Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D.)
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Two Cues that Will Give the Liar Away
Sniffing out a liar may seem more like an art than a science. New research on detecting deception shows 2 ways to hone your ability to spot lying eyes and smooth talkers. .
by: (Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP)
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Why Is It So Hard to Accept Help?
Our unhelpful thoughts can lead us to believe that we don't deserve help, or that it’s not okay to ask for help, or that help won't be given if we do ask for it. .
by: (Julie Radico Psy.D. ABPP)
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What Does Money Mean to Your Relationship?
Why it's crucial to understand your partner's thoughts about money..
by: (Barbara Greenberg Ph.D.)
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Could Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Target Depression?
Inflammation is linked to the development of psychiatric illness. Recently, data has emerged on the usefulness of treating resistant depression with anti-inflammatory medications..
by: (Susan B Trachman M.D.)
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Listening Is Hard and You Suck at It
Deep, empathic listening is almost impossibly hard, because our partner is often saying something that we don’t like and don’t want to hear.
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by: (James V. Cordova Ph.D.)
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Sure Signs You’re Healing From Anxiety
Healing from anxiety isn't all-or-nothing. Like a dimmer switch, it fades gradually. Recognizing signs of progress is critical to maintaining momentum..
by: (Friedemann Schaub M.D., Ph.D.)
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Playing With Gaslighting and Other Newly Minted Words
The 1944 thriller 'Gaslight' gave rise to a useful new word that describes coercive, toxic relationships in personal life and politics..
by: (Scott G. Eberle Ph.D.)
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Supporting Someone After Miscarriage: Your Presence Counts
Supporting someone after a miscarriage can feel overwhelming, but showing up matters. Reminding them they are not alone in their grief..
by: (S. Fenella Das Gupta Ph.D., MFT)
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Plato’s Theory of Forms and Its Significance Today
Plato’s Forms are at the root of Western psychology, philosophy and theology..
by: (Neel Burton M.A., M.D.)
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The Problem of Mispronouncing a Name
What research can tell us about the effects of unusual or harder to pronounce names on those who have them - and how new tools might help.
by: (Valerie Fridland Ph.D.)
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Overcoming the Fixing Reflex
The urge to fix can be powerful, but giving in often backfires. Learn how to resist the fixing reflex and take alternative steps for positively influencing others..
by: (Valerie Hoover Ph.D.)
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The Transcendent Power of Travel
Discover how travel transforms the teenage brain, fostering awe, creativity, and resilience..
by: (Jessica Koehler Ph.D.)
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Love's Apogee, Its Highest Expression
Love is a complex phenomenon with countless forms of expression. What is its highest expression? .
by: (Robert N. Johansen Ph.D.)
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Assertiveness: The Number One Key to Managing Relationships
Assertiveness is crucial for successfully managing relationships and letting others know what you need. Here are the skills to learn and steps to take..
by: (Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W.)
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How Fans Can Cope With Loss
Fans of One Direction are grieving the loss of Liam Payne. Parasocial loss can be confusing, but staying connected with other fans, creating rituals and indulging in nostalgia help.
by: (Lynn Zubernis Ph.D.)
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Parental Stress at an All-Time High
Caregivers are currently experiencing a high level of stress. This stress can adversely affect foundational brain architecture for babies and toddlers and impact their well-being..
by: (Rahil D. Briggs PsyD)
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Write Your Mimi-Memoir
Writing a mini-memoir can stimulate the recognition of experiences that have shaped your life in positive ways and help you recapture happiness..
by: (Barry Lubetkin Ph.D.)
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Halloween Trauma Triggers
Halloween is often a dreaded holiday for survivors of trauma, one to get through, as opposed to participate in and enjoy — but there are ways to make the holiday more manageable. .
by: (Frank Anderson M.D.)
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Dealing With Disagreements — Politically and Beyond
Significant disagreements with family or friends can lead to distress, but there are effective ways to communicate that focus on maintaining the connection despite differences..
by: (Sandra Wartski Psy.D.)
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Chronic Shame: The Biggest Problem You Didn’t Know You Have
Chronic shame often shows up in therapy sessions as depression and anxiety. Therapists and clients may need to dig deeper to find and relieve unacknowledged shame..
by: (Richard Brouillette LCSW)
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What Is Ecological Grief?
Ecological grief is felt in response to ecological losses, and it reveals how people’s identities and life structures are rooted in place..
by: (Pablo Fernandez Velasco, Ph.D.)
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4 Ways to Keep Your Partner From Walking Away
When your partner is on the verge of walking away, your response can either bring you closer together or push you further apart..
by: (Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D.)
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Falling Back Into Romance This Fall
Remember the saying it’s “the little things”? Maybe it’s the small actions that let our partners know we care about them, like having classic French toast for breakfast in bed..
by: (Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP)
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