Light Therapy 101: Time for Seasonal Affective Disorder Lamps
Light therapy not only aids winter doldrums, but can help depression, PMS, anxiety, and even bipolar disorder. Don’t knock it 'til you’ve tried it!.
by: (Diane N Solomon Ph.D.)
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Medical Gaslighting: A Problem With a Solution
No, it is not in your head..
by: (Arthur L. Jenkins III M.D.)
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Critical Thinking Can Reduce Belief in Conspiracy Theories
Poor critical thinking skills may mean belief in conspiracies without evidence..
by: (Kyle D. Killian Ph.D., LMFT)
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When Doctors Don’t Have All the Answers
When doctors can’t answer patient questions, it creates tension. Honesty about medical limitations and systemic barriers improves patient care and trust..
by: (Erica Steele DNM, ND, CFMP, BCND, MPH)
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What DNA Can—and Can't—Tell Us About Intelligence
Differences in intelligence are influenced in part by genetics. But how much can genetics really tell us, and how can we best use this knowledge?.
by: (The Hungry Mind Lab)
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Releasing Fear: Shake It Off!
A Personal Perspective: The phrase "shake it off" may be wiser than we think. I've started shaking and I think it's doing me some good..
by: (Maggie Rowe)
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Unsticking Your Mind From Negative Thought Loops
Stop arguing the case against yourself and watch yourself become someone new..
by: (Nancy Colier LCSW, Rev.)
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Is Jealousy Different in Transgender People?
Transgender individuals’ jealousy is not necessarily motivated by biological sex. However, it can be motivated by a number of other factors..
by: (Martin Graff Ph.D.)
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Having a Strong Opinion Does Not Make Someone Narcissistic
"Narcissism" is not as common a problem as you might think given how often the term is used. .
by: (Daniel Marston Ph.D.)
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4 Ways to Unknowingly Ruin Your Relationship
Are you unconsciously eroding your relationship? .
by: (Stephen J. Betchen D.S.W.)
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Enhancing Medical Education With the Arts
As AI transforms medical education, how do we preserve empathy and creativity? Discover how the arts can keep the human touch at the heart of medicine. .
by: (Eva Ritvo M.D.)
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Can Water Remember?
Both homeopathy and a Nobel winning scientist claim water can remember. If true, how might water memory facilitate the diagnoses and healing of neuropsychiatric disorders?.
by: (Mitchell B. Liester M.D.)
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6 Psychological Universals
In some ways, people are psychologically the same everywhere, no matter where they grow up. Which aspects of psychological functioning are impervious to cultural influences? .
by: (Lawrence T. White Ph.D.)
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Relationship Stigma: "Maybe Don’t Bring Your 'Friend'"
This post examines research on unique forms of stigma directed at the primary, sexual, and romantic relationships of LGBTQ+ people. .
by: (Tyrel J. Starks Ph.D.)
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Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease? Follow the Money
As our family members age, we worry. We worry about their physical health and potential cognitive declines. If you are worried about cognitive declines, follow the money. .
by: (Ira Hyman Ph.D.)
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How to Manage Team Conflict in Your Workplace
Effectively managing team conflict can unlock your organization’s potential for innovation, resilience, and growth. Here, learn practical ways to turn tension into teamwork..
by: (Soren Kaplan Ph.D.)
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Medical Gaslighting: A Systemic Problem
Why the medical system is broken..
by: (Arthur L. Jenkins III M.D.)
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Existential Creativity in an Artificial Intelligence-Driven World
As AI advances, the true frontier of human creativity lies in existential expression—our quest for meaning and identity..
by: (John Nosta)
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Why Gratitude Journals and Other Wellness Trends Aren't Enough
In a world flooded with wellness trends, it’s easy to get swept up in surface-level fixes that promise quick relief. But are these approaches enough for lasting mental clarity?.
by: (Leah Marone LCSW)
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3 Ways Self-Awareness Can Improve Your Marriage
Self-awareness begets a stronger foundation for your marriage. Here's how..
by: (Mark Travers Ph.D.)
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“Something for Everyone”: A Conversation about AP Psychology
Psychology classes are popular across school levels. What's it like to take a psychology course for the first time? I talked to a 9th grader taking AP Psychology to find out. .
by: (Paul Youngbin Kim Ph.D.)
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When Depression Tells You That You're Worth Less Than Others
Research shows that when we are depressed we tend to see ourselves as less worthy of good things, which can sabotage us. What can we do?.
by: (Jennifer Gerlach LCSW)
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Forgiveness: Good for Them or Good for You?
"Resentment is like drinking poison and hoping it will kill your enemies." –Nelson Mandela.
by: (Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D.)
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How to Break Up Better
Breakups are hard and tend to be avoided. If your core needs are not being met, separation is a choice. You can do it better. .
by: (Gregory Matos PsyD)
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Resistance in the Black Community to Mental Health Services
Explanations about the reasons for the real fear of the mental health care community, as explained by a group of Black women. .
by: (Lisa Liggins-Chambers Ph.D.)
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The Psychology of Rewilding Means Getting Over Ourselves
Personal rewilding is a positive and inspirational social movement that means expanding our self-centered feelings and mindsets and nurturing our sense of wonder and biophilia. .
by: (Marc Bekoff Ph.D.)
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Lying: Protect Yourself From Deceptive People and Politics
Ancient in origin, deception persists and proves to be of great magnitude today. Discover how we fall for falsehoods, a liar's rhetoric, and how to spare its mental anguish. .
by: (Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC)
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Forgiving Yourself for Ways You Coped After Trauma
Survivors of child abuse often grapple with complex emotions, including guilt and shame, especially over the things they had to do in order to cope with traumatic environments. .
by: (Kaytee Gillis, LCSW)
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Love, Marriage, and Anxiety
How a neurotic belief system could threaten the happiness of your marriage. .
by: (Lindsay Weisner Psy.D.)
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An Antidote to Anxiety, One Sustainable Step at a Time
Hurricanes and other natural disasters are increasing kids' worries. Parents can help by supporting kids in finding a growth mindset and taking small steps to sustainability. .
by: (Dona Matthews Ph.D.)
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