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Can Strategies that Cut Smoking Reduce Opioid Addiction?
Far too many people continue to die from opioid abuse, often orphaning children. Could old anti-smoking programs be adapted to turn the opioid crisis around?.
by: (Mark S. Gold M.D.)
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Climate Change Negotiations Again—But Don’t Despair
The annual climate change negotiations should not lead to climate grief or eco-anxiety but instead inspire positive action..
by: (Ilan Kelman Ph.D.)
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Are Psychopaths Fearless?
Multiple factors shape what most see as a psychopath's fearlessness..
by: (Winifred Rule)
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How Do We Help Our Children Post-Election?
The election is over and some people are feeling jubilation while others are feeling sadness, anger and even panic. How do we help our children, no matter how we feel?.
by: (Corinne Masur Psy.D.)
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On the Benefits of Napping
Feel like taking a nap? Here's what science says about why you should do it, when, and for how long..
by: (Vanessa LoBue Ph.D.)
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Saying 'No' Does Not Equal 'Low Desire'
Desire discrepancy is a common presenting problem. One person may feel pressured, while the other takes sexual rejection personally. How do we keep from pathologizing either one?.
by: (Marty Klein Ph.D.)
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The Impact of Social Media on Teen Mental Health
Social media's impact on teen mental health is concerning. Parents can help by setting boundaries, encouraging offline activities, and fostering open communication..
by: (Ugochukwu Uche MS.,LPC)
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What Does Moral Character Have to Do With Writing Essays?
Essay writing is important. It teaches us to think critically and to develop agency with respect to knowledge. Essays are also a site where deficiencies of character are expressed..
by: (Sabrina B. Little, Ph.D.)
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Twenty-First-Century Grief
Asher stages an ephemeral reunion with those we've lost, whose three-dimensional image is surrounded and sometimes subsumed by darting light and color..
by: (Jason Tougaw)
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Learning How to Face the Winds of Change
When sticking with it holds you back: Learn why letting go of outdated goals frees up energy for growth, boosts well-being, and opens new opportunities. .
by: (Lindsey Godwin Ph.D.)
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Why Bipolar Wandering Can Be So Harrowing
Personal Perspective: My dismay spiked as I realized my son had gone off the deep end again. This frightening episode of psychosis occurred at a time he appeared to be stable..
by: (Yvette Sheline MD)
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4 Eye-Opening Reasons We’re Obsessed With Our Pets
Our pets don’t just bring joy—they offer a kind of acceptance that’s almost impossible to find anywhere else..
by: (Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D.)
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The Election Is Over. Now What?
Frustrated about the election or other government decisions? Learning how to cope can be complex and personal. Here's how to begin..
by: (Amelia Kelley Ph.D.)
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How to Recognize Self-Sabotage... and Stop
The tendency to self-sabotage can remain unconscious until, hopefully, you recognize the mistake you're making repetitively—and stop. Or at least, try to stop. .
by: (Margaret R Rutherford Ph.D.)
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Can Fitness Instructors Create a Body-Positive Environment?
Group fitness instructors can focus on health to avoid external pressure to shape one’s body toward the fit ideal, but this may not entirely alleviate body obsession and critique. .
by: (Pirkko Markula Ph.D.)
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Feel It Out or Think It Over: How Body Signals Guide Choices
Can your heartbeat or a gut feeling really guide your choices? Discover how inner body signals may shape decisions—and when they might lead you astray..
by: (The School of Psychology at the University of Surrey)
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When Excessive Praising of Kids Backfires
Excessive praise can make kids dependent on constant affirmations to feel competent and need to be the best at everything to feel valued. .
by: (Claire Lerner LCSW-C)
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When Politics is Personal: Surviving Election Season
Is political rhetoric stressing you out just in time for the holidays? Learn the reasons why, and how to weather the storm..
by: (Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D.)
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How to Protect Your Relationship With the '80/20 Principle'
Not all moments in a relationship are created equally, and the 80/20 principle exemplifies this..
by: (Mark Travers Ph.D.)
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Help for Survivors Who Are Triggered by the Election
Strategies to help you take care of yourself when you are triggered..
by: (Beverly Engel L.M.F.T.)
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Who Decides When to Capitalize?
Why has it become so common for companies to use "camel case" in the names they create? .
by: (Roger Kreuz Ph.D.)
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Mindfulness: 5 Exercises With No Breath Work Required
For mindfulness, no formal practice is required..
by: (Jennifer Gerlach LCSW)
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How to Let Go of Resentment and Open Up to Your Partner
Transform resentment into connection by identifying unmet needs, practicing self-compassion, and inviting open conversations with your partner for a healthier relationship. .
by: (Stephanie Cox MS)
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Navigating Collective Grief
Therapists can support patients navigating shock, anger, and anxiety; they can instead foster resilience amid a collective, media-amplified experience..
by: (Eva Ritvo M.D.)
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What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do
At any given moment, we face choices in all areas of our lives. There is a systematic way to make choices that will take us on the right path in that moment..
by: (Nauman Naeem M.D.)
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We Still Need to Talk About the Election at Work
How leaders handle post-election stress at work can either foster empathy and healing or deepen disconnection. Here’s how to get it right..
by: (Alex Snider)
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Learned Happiness
Part of complete self-care ideally ought to include one's ability to make themselves happy. .
by: (Robert N. Johansen Ph.D.)
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5 Questions to Help Yourself Set Better Boundaries
Setting boundaries can be tough. Discover 5 simple questions to help you protect your time and energy, say No with confidence, and prioritize what truly matters—without guilt..
by: (Michelle Tennant Nicholson M.A.)
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Did Beer Bring Us Civilization?
The pleasures of beer drinking may have helped bring people together in celebration at the dawn of civilization..
by: (Scott G. Eberle Ph.D.)
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Forgiving Forgetfulness
Forgetfulness is part of the human condition, but obsessing over it can hurt well-being and relationships. Here are some tips for practicing forgiveness of forgetfulness..
by: (Jennifer L Keluskar Ph.D.)
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