Microbiome
Depression, the Gut Microbiome, and Vitamins
Christopher M Palmer M.D. on May 27, 2024 in Advancing Psychiatry
Is your depression due to the microbes in your gut? Explore cutting-edge science linking the gut microbiome with vitamins and brain metabolism.
Is your depression due to the microbes in your gut? Explore cutting-edge science linking the gut microbiome with vitamins and brain metabolism.
Boredom
Boredom and Our Sense of Time
Nicolas Davidenko Ph.D. on May 27, 2024 in Illusions, Delusions, and Reality
A new study examined the link between time perception and boredom by showing sped-up or slowed-down clocks.
A new study examined the link between time perception and boredom by showing sped-up or slowed-down clocks.
Domestic Violence
25 Statements that Portend Intimate Partner Violence
Cheralyn Leeby Ph.D., LMFT on May 26, 2024 in Consciously Creating Your Soul Life
Intimate partner violence affects millions worldwide and many survivors suffer in silence. There are common phrases, as red flags and indications of current or future abuse.
Intimate partner violence affects millions worldwide and many survivors suffer in silence. There are common phrases, as red flags and indications of current or future abuse.
Perfectionism
The Bad Advice of "Always Be Useful"
Leon Garber LMHC on May 25, 2024 in Perfectionism
Being useful isn't always good and can, sometimes, backfire. Perfectionists often struggle to deeply connect with others due to their preoccupations with their standards.
Being useful isn't always good and can, sometimes, backfire. Perfectionists often struggle to deeply connect with others due to their preoccupations with their standards.
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Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
The Cost of Beauty: More Than Just Skin Deep
Marla W. Deibler Psy.D., ABPP on May 27, 2024 in From Surviving to Thriving
Beauty standards perpetuated by social media and the beauty industry intensify the emotional struggles of those with body-focused repetitive behaviors, complicating their recovery.
Beauty standards perpetuated by social media and the beauty industry intensify the emotional struggles of those with body-focused repetitive behaviors, complicating their recovery.
Animal Behavior
Companion Animals and Mental Health
Susan B Trachman M.D. on May 27, 2024 in It's Not Just in Your Head
Owning a pet can provide mental health benefits to young adults suffering from depression and older adults experiencing loneliness.
Owning a pet can provide mental health benefits to young adults suffering from depression and older adults experiencing loneliness.
Self-Help
Embracing the Shadow
Nauman Naeem M.D. on May 27, 2024 in The Universe Within
Shadow is a Jungian concept that refers to all the darker aspects of our psyche that we have suppressed from past traumas and can integrate into our higher consciousness.
Shadow is a Jungian concept that refers to all the darker aspects of our psyche that we have suppressed from past traumas and can integrate into our higher consciousness.
Empathy
What Does It Mean to Have Empathy?
Pamela D. Brown Ph.D. on May 27, 2024 in School Culture
Teaching empathy involves reading others' emotions, considering their perspective and how it's shaped by their experiences, and offering emotional support.
Teaching empathy involves reading others' emotions, considering their perspective and how it's shaped by their experiences, and offering emotional support.
Conspiracy Theories
What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things?
Thomas R. Verny M.D. on May 27, 2024 in Explorations of the Mind
Research offers helpful insights into the conspiratorial mind.
Research offers helpful insights into the conspiratorial mind.
Sexual Abuse
The First 12 Hours After Online Image-Based Sexual Abuse
Craig Harper Ph.D. on May 27, 2024 in Articles of Heterodoxy
A recent example of image-based sexual abuse on social media highlights a need for broader public education about the harms caused by these kinds of behaviors.
A recent example of image-based sexual abuse on social media highlights a need for broader public education about the harms caused by these kinds of behaviors.
Social Life
3 Reasons Why We Replay Conversations in Our Minds
Mark Travers Ph.D. on May 27, 2024 in Social Instincts
Mulling over old conversations isn't an uncommon habit. Here's why we do it.
Mulling over old conversations isn't an uncommon habit. Here's why we do it.
Relationships
A Vigorous, Mentally Fit Life Means Honing Core Abilities
Loriann Oberlin MS, LCPC on May 27, 2024 in The Full Picture
Honing four abilities not only makes us mentally self-aware but also increases our relationship harmony and equips us to grow and change with the winds of life.
Honing four abilities not only makes us mentally self-aware but also increases our relationship harmony and equips us to grow and change with the winds of life.
Stress
How to Transition to Summer
Daniela Owen Ph.D. on May 27, 2024 in Be Amazing!
While we associate summer with relaxation, free time, and fun, the transition to the season can actually be a stressful time for many.
While we associate summer with relaxation, free time, and fun, the transition to the season can actually be a stressful time for many.
Gratitude
Reframing Romantic Breakups
Kathy McCoy Ph.D. on May 27, 2024 in Complicated Love
While romantic breakups can be devastating, they can also be reframed as opportunities for growth, gratitude, and new insight.
While romantic breakups can be devastating, they can also be reframed as opportunities for growth, gratitude, and new insight.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Can You Regain Lost Talents After Brain Injury?
Shireen Jeejeebhoy on May 27, 2024 in Concussion Is Brain Injury
Personal Perspective: How can you play emotions you can’t feel? How can you read music with broken neurons?
Personal Perspective: How can you play emotions you can’t feel? How can you read music with broken neurons?
Altruism
From Snarky to Sublime: A Conversation With a Stranger Made My Day
Michele Weiner-Davis LCSW on May 27, 2024 in Divorce Busting
A Personal Perspective: Why not look at any chance encounter with people as an opportunity to connect on deep levels?
A Personal Perspective: Why not look at any chance encounter with people as an opportunity to connect on deep levels?
Emotions
We Need a Word for This Emotion
Jennifer Gerlach LCSW on May 27, 2024 in Beyond Mental Health
Have you ever felt something that had no name? Let me tell you about compassion fire.
Have you ever felt something that had no name? Let me tell you about compassion fire.
Anxiety
How to Address Anxiety Before, During, or After Driving
Michael R Edelstein Ph.D. on May 27, 2024 in The Three Minute Therapist
If you consider yourself a nervous driver, take this post to heart.
If you consider yourself a nervous driver, take this post to heart.
Laughter
Dying in Silence, Living Through Laughter
Michele DeMarco Ph.D., Rev on May 26, 2024 in Soul Console
Research shows that humor increases connectedness, hope, identity, and empowerment.
Research shows that humor increases connectedness, hope, identity, and empowerment.
Relationships
Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Love Life?
Lindsay Weisner Psy.D. on May 26, 2024 in The Venn Diagram Life
Has your relationship run its course, or are you just running away from committment?
Has your relationship run its course, or are you just running away from committment?
Fear
When It's Over
Monica Vermani C. Psych. on May 26, 2024 in A Deeper Wellness
Breaking up is hard to do, and how you manage your emotions, interactions, and thoughts in the aftermath of a breakup can make moving forward less challenging.
Breaking up is hard to do, and how you manage your emotions, interactions, and thoughts in the aftermath of a breakup can make moving forward less challenging.
Ethics and Morality
Melville, "Moby Dick," and Worldwide Authoritarianism
Dennis M. Clausen Ph.D. on May 26, 2024 in Small Town, USA
Herman Melville's novel "Moby Dick" illustrates the dangers of worldwide authoritarianism. However, Melville was an exceedingly perceptive observer of the the patterns of history.
Herman Melville's novel "Moby Dick" illustrates the dangers of worldwide authoritarianism. However, Melville was an exceedingly perceptive observer of the the patterns of history.
Leadership
Leadership Is About More than Giving Orders
Ahron Friedberg M.D. on May 26, 2024 in Resilience
To lead you have to work within the rules.
To lead you have to work within the rules.
Grief
2 Netflix Shows With Spot-On Mental Health Representation
Mark Travers Ph.D. on May 26, 2024 in Social Instincts
These two must-see Netflix shows brilliantly portray psychological concepts.
These two must-see Netflix shows brilliantly portray psychological concepts.
Sex
The Future of Sex
Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on May 26, 2024 in The Future of Intimacy
Adolescents and the more vulnerable among us may need help in metabolizing increasingly potent and accessible artificial lovers.
Adolescents and the more vulnerable among us may need help in metabolizing increasingly potent and accessible artificial lovers.
Positive Psychology
Why Disagreement Is a Stubborn Enemy of Listening
Guy Itzchakov Ph.D. on May 26, 2024 in The Listening Lens
A family dinner argument left me frustrated yet reflective. Discover how improving our listening skills can make our disagreements more constructive, and strengthen relationships.
A family dinner argument left me frustrated yet reflective. Discover how improving our listening skills can make our disagreements more constructive, and strengthen relationships.
Self-Help
Why Personal Growth Is Not Selfish
Stephen Joseph Ph.D. on May 26, 2024 in What Doesn't Kill Us
By making ourselves matter, we are making others matter.
By making ourselves matter, we are making others matter.
Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity on Campus: Are Colleges Affirming?
Jennifer Gerlach LCSW on May 26, 2024 in Beyond Mental Health
Neurodiversity has become a buzzword on college campuses as more and more students and faculty identify as neurodivergent. How are colleges meeting this need?
Neurodiversity has become a buzzword on college campuses as more and more students and faculty identify as neurodivergent. How are colleges meeting this need?
Grief
“Be Strong!”: What Not to Say to a Grieving Person
Tamara Goldsby Ph.D. on May 26, 2024 in Less Stress, More Peace
You don’t need to “Be Strong” when you’re grieving but reach out to others for support. If the grief gets too much, consider talking to a counselor.
You don’t need to “Be Strong” when you’re grieving but reach out to others for support. If the grief gets too much, consider talking to a counselor.
Trust
Do Doctors and Patients Understand Uncertainty in the Same Way?
Sara Gorman, Ph.D., MPH, and Jack M. Gorman, MD on May 26, 2024 in Denying to the Grave
Do frank conversations between healthcare professionals and patients about medical uncertainty improve trust? There's still a lot we don't know.
Do frank conversations between healthcare professionals and patients about medical uncertainty improve trust? There's still a lot we don't know.
Education
What Can We Do to Improve Concert Goers’ Experience?
Lu Wang Ph.D. on May 25, 2024 in Music Is Number in Space
Can new technology help classical music appeal to a broad contemporary audience?
Can new technology help classical music appeal to a broad contemporary audience?
Artificial Intelligence
The Shift from Analog to Digital to Cognitive
John Nosta on May 25, 2024 in The Digital Self
As AI and LLMs usher in The Cognitive Age, humanity faces an existential question: will our own cognition become obsolete, or will we evolve alongside our digital partners?
As AI and LLMs usher in The Cognitive Age, humanity faces an existential question: will our own cognition become obsolete, or will we evolve alongside our digital partners?
Creativity
Why We Like Cryptic Word Puzzles
Marcel Danesi Ph.D. on May 25, 2024 in Brain Workout
The clues used for creating cryptic crosswords constitute in themselves a genre of word puzzles. Solving these invariably produces a sense of pleasure that is exceptional.
The clues used for creating cryptic crosswords constitute in themselves a genre of word puzzles. Solving these invariably produces a sense of pleasure that is exceptional.