Screen Time and Mental Health in Kids
Does screen time really affect mood in kids? A team from San Francisco took a look at this question and came up with a clear answer. .
by: (Peter Bongiorno, ND, LAc)
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How Working Moms Really Manage It All
From conference calls to kid chaos, working moms have found unique ways to stay on top. Curious how they balance deadlines and daily life?.
by: (Atara Malach M.A., PCC)
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Conquering End-of-Year Anxiety
The end of the year is stressful enough. If you're feeling like time is running out, these strategies will make the transition into the new year less stressful..
by: (Yesel Yoon Ph.D.)
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How to Support Grieving Children During the Holidays
After experiencing the death of a loved one, the holidays can be an extremely difficult time for children. Here are five tips to support children who are grieving..
by: (Julie Kaplow Ph.D.)
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Five Things No One Tells You About Getting Over a Breakup
Does it matter why the relationship is ending, or is all that matters the fact one of you is willing to walk away?.
by: (Lindsay Weisner Psy.D.)
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Bullying Hurts Your Health. Kindness Boosts It.
Our brain and body health are impacted by whether or not we bully others or treat them with kindness. Bullying puts your health at risk while kindness gives it a boost. .
by: (Jennifer Fraser Ph.D.)
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Breaking Up With Adult Children
Family estrangement is painful. However, there may be times when breaking up with an adult child is the difficult but right choice.
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by: (Shoba Sreenivasan, Ph.D., and Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D.)
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2 Ways to Kick Your Overthinking Habit for Good
Do you have a knack for rumination? Here are two ways to snap yourself out of it..
by: (Mark Travers Ph.D.)
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Is an Affair Satisfying for the Straying Partner?
When partners stray, do they end up viewing the betrayal as worth the (often temporary) benefits?.
by: (Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D.)
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One of the Biggest Mistakes Couples Make
This tendency in couples may feel harmless, but over time, it can unravel the emotional fabric of your relationship, leaving both of you feeling unloved and disconnected..
by: (Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D.)
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Managing Holiday Blues for Mothers of Adult Children
The unique stress that older mothers of vulnerable adult children experience over the holidays is often overlooked. Here's how to prepare yourself psychologically. .
by: (Judith R. Smith, Ph.D., LCSW)
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Narcissistic Leaders Often Fall, In Time
The dark side of leadership can rear its ugly head in many different ways, but we can detect and cope with a narcissistic leader..
by: (Melissa A. Wheeler Ph.D.)
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The Gratitude Effect: Love Grows When You Count Blessings
The most powerful solution to struggling in life might be simpler than you think. It starts with two words: Thank You. The result is an upward spiral that benefits relationships..
by: (Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. Ph.D.)
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Science and Misinformation: Should Flawed Polls Be Censored?
The topics of "misinformation" and "disinformation" are undergoing considerable public dialog and debate. Polls and election results provide insights into facts and fact finding..
by: (Stephen Camarata Ph.D.)
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Storytelling, Not Stages, to Combat Grief
Social media tends to mislead mourners with a definitive portrayal of the stage model of grief. Author Emma Grey shares her experiences with grief and how storytelling heals..
by: (Heather Rose Artushin LISW-CP)
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Psychotherapy Supervision in a Liberated Context
A student choosing a theoretical framework should not be limited by what their program offers. Supervisors can create space to encourage exploring context-focused frameworks..
by: (Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates)
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What’s Next for DEI in Organizations?
Evidence from industrial-organizational psychology offers perspective on the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion in 2025..
by: (Eden King, Ph.D., and Mikki Hebl, Ph.D.)
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Internal Family Systems Therapy: A Transformative Approach
Everyone has a "family" of internal parts that aim to protect and govern behaviors and emotions. What happens when this system becomes unbalanced?.
by: (Mountainside Treatment Center)
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Is Social Media the New Smoking?
To reduce the harms of social media in children, we can avoid replicating Big Tobacco..
by: (Tamim Mobayed MA)
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Iterative Intelligence and the Dawn of Learner-Centricity
A Personal Perspective: Large language models shift static facts into dynamic, learner-centric insights..
by: (John Nosta)
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Beyond Beliefs: Building Bridges and Broadening Perspectives
Do you know someone with harmful political beliefs? Explore strategies to bridge divides and broaden perspectives, fostering a more connected and understanding world..
by: (Jessica Koehler Ph.D.)
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Healthism: When the Pursuit of Health Becomes Harmful
Societal pressure to live a “healthy lifestyle” can paradoxically be hazardous to our health. .
by: (Sophie S. Whynacht Ph.D.)
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What Do Dogs Do When Family Members Quarrel?
When a pet dog observes his family members engaging in a dispute he tends to console the victim and avoid the aggressor..
by: (Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC)
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Black Sheep: Why Families Marginalize Their Own Members
Families are like other groups in their attempts to marginalize one or more members. Let's explore this process..
by: (Thomas Henricks Ph.D.)
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The Broad Reach of Vegan Vision Extending Well Beyond Food
Matthew Halteman's new book goes beyond meal plans and demanding change to clearly showing how plant-based living works well for collective well-being and justice for all..
by: (Marc Bekoff Ph.D.)
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What Is Your Default Stress Mode?
Learning the origin of our stress responses can help us heal ourselves and our nervous systems..
by: (Betsy Holmberg Ph.D.)
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How Polarization Can Drive Personal and Collective Growth
Polarization may seem divisive, but it’s a catalyst for growth, reflection, and societal wisdom. Opposing views are essential for development..
by: (Susanna Wu-Pong Calvert Ph.D., MAPP, RPh)
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Moral Injury Meets Politics
In the wake of the 2024 election, many are grappling with a profound moral injury. This piece explores the depth of this wound, the disorientation it brings, and how to find hope. .
by: (MaryCatherine McDonald Ph.D.)
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How Synergistic Is the Combo of AI and Humans?
MIT study examines the performance impact of AI combined with humans that provide insights with implications for the future of work..
by: (Cami Rosso)
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What is a Vicarious Identity?
When ontological security is low, social media encourages those threatened individuals to make fantasy a replacement identity for their real identity..
by: (Bruce Wilson Ph.D.)
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