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Anxiety

Why Is It So Hard to Meditate?

By Leah Katz Ph.D. on January 12, 2022 in 3D Nail Gam-Belle Art Decoration Butterfly Charm Crys 10Pcs Allo

You know that science supports meditation. So why is it so hard to meditate and what can you do about it?

You know that science supports meditation. So why is it so hard to meditate and what can you do about it?

Memory

Grief Isn't Something to Get Over

By Mary C. Lamia Ph.D. on January 12, 2022 in Intense Emotions and Strong Feelings

The people we have lost maintain a presence within memories that are activated throughout our lives, and these memories can script who we become.

The people we have lost maintain a presence within memories that are activated throughout our lives, and these memories can script who we become.

Personality

Can Our Favorite Colors Tell Us Something About Who We Are?

By Christine Mohr, Ph.D., and Domicele Jonauskaite, Ph.D. on January 12, 2022 in Color Psychology

Popular websites and professionally-used personality tests claim that favorite colors can reveal personality. Scientific evidence contradicts them.

Popular websites and professionally-used personality tests claim that favorite colors can reveal personality. Scientific evidence contradicts them.

Loneliness

3 Resolutions to Combat the "Great Resignation"

By Mark Bolino Ph.D. on January 11, 2022 in The Thoughtful Manager

Workers are continuing to leave their jobs. Here are three resolutions for managers hoping to improve the workplace.

Workers are continuing to leave their jobs. Here are three resolutions for managers hoping to improve the workplace.

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Education

How to Use Homework to Support Student Success

By Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D. on January 12, 2022 in Promoting Student Well-Being

Do the rules of homework still apply after a pandemic?

Do the rules of homework still apply after a pandemic?

Relationships

3 Signs a New Relationship May Break Your Heart

By Erin Leonard Ph.D. on January 12, 2022 in Peaceful Parenting

Chemistry can be intoxicating but seeing a new partner clearly may save a person from investing in a relationship that may ultimately disappoint.

Chemistry can be intoxicating but seeing a new partner clearly may save a person from investing in a relationship that may ultimately disappoint.

Law and Crime

Alternatives to Police for Mental Health Crises

By Robert T Muller Ph.D. on January 12, 2022 in Talking About Trauma

Different models of support could address crises in the community, providing citizens with appropriate alternatives and removing the need for police contact.

Different models of support could address crises in the community, providing citizens with appropriate alternatives and removing the need for police contact.

Neuroscience

The Best Way to Improve Executive Functioning Skills

By J. Stuart Ablon Ph.D. on January 12, 2022 in Changeable

Executive functioning skills are crucial to success and happiness. But what exactly are they? And more importantly, how can we improve them?

Executive functioning skills are crucial to success and happiness. But what exactly are they? And more importantly, how can we improve them?

Sex

To the Wife Upset About Her Husband’s Porn Viewing

By Diane Gleim LMFT, CST, CST-S on January 12, 2022 in Underneath the Sheets

Here are some things this sex therapist wishes she could tell the wife of a client.

Here are some things this sex therapist wishes she could tell the wife of a client.

Law and Crime

What You Should Know if You Are Questioned by the Police

By Miko M. Wilford Ph.D. on January 12, 2022 in (In)Justice System

Is cooperating with law enforcement in your best interests? The answer might depend on what they already think of you.

Is cooperating with law enforcement in your best interests? The answer might depend on what they already think of you.

Diet

Research Identifies the Healthiest Time of Day to Eat

By Gary Wenk Ph.D. on January 12, 2022 in Your Brain on Food

Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.

Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.

Politics

How to Give Big Egos a Taste of Their Own Medicine

By Jeremy E. Sherman Ph.D., MPP on January 12, 2022 in Jerkology

If you think you can't or shouldn't develop a sharp tongue, you put more than yourself at risk.

If you think you can't or shouldn't develop a sharp tongue, you put more than yourself at risk.

Psychiatry

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Benefit People with Bipolar Disorder

By Francis M. Mondimore M.D. on January 12, 2022 in Bipolar 101

Can dietary changes improve mood stability in people with bipolar disorder? A new study suggests they can.

Can dietary changes improve mood stability in people with bipolar disorder? A new study suggests they can.

Politics

The Psychology of Vaccine Hesitancy

By David Ludden Ph.D. on January 12, 2022 in Talking Apes

Political ideology helps explain COVID vaccine hesitancy, but it’s subtler than just a division between conservative and liberal worldviews.

Political ideology helps explain COVID vaccine hesitancy, but it’s subtler than just a division between conservative and liberal worldviews.

Environment

‘Don’t Look Up’ Highlights the Myths That Fuel Science Denial

By TREBLE BLEED "TV JONES/GOLDEN AGE" 1nF RUSSIAN PIO cap 150K DALE on January 12, 2022 in The Psychology of Science Denial

The film "Don't Look Up" provides a primer for understanding climate denial.

The film "Don't Look Up" provides a primer for understanding climate denial.

Mania

Bipolar Disorder and the Challenges of Widely Fluctuating Moods

By Robert C. Ciampi LCSW on January 12, 2022 in When to Call a Therapist

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health disorder that can be managed with therapy and medications.

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health disorder that can be managed with therapy and medications.

Depression

Depressed? Consider Exercise as a Treatment

By Carrie H. Kennedy Ph.D., ABPP on January 12, 2022 in Alpha Blog Charlie

As an alternative to psychiatric medication for depression, or as a supplemental treatment, exercise may be the answer.

As an alternative to psychiatric medication for depression, or as a supplemental treatment, exercise may be the answer.

Ethics and Morality

The Right to Your Body

By Arthur Dobrin D.S.W. on January 12, 2022 in Am I Right?

The arguments around abortion and mandatory vaccinations are confused. Here is a clearer way to think about them.

The arguments around abortion and mandatory vaccinations are confused. Here is a clearer way to think about them.

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Self-Help

A Quest to Create a Voice for All Survivors

By Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS on January 12, 2022 in Invisible Bruises

Survivors of all genders and sexual orientations need a voice and a resource to navigate the hurdles of the legal system.

Survivors of all genders and sexual orientations need a voice and a resource to navigate the hurdles of the legal system.

Self-Help

How Not to Be Easily Conned

By Emre Soyer, Ph.D., and Robin M. Hogarth, Ph.D. on January 12, 2022 in Experience Studio

Have you ever been conned or scammed? Chances are everybody has to some degree. Acknowledging one’s vulnerability might lead to wiser decisions.

Have you ever been conned or scammed? Chances are everybody has to some degree. Acknowledging one’s vulnerability might lead to wiser decisions.

Cognition

The Scientific Case for Downtime

By Clay Drinko, Ph.D. on January 12, 2022 in Play Your Way Sane

Here's the scientific case for downtime and why your brain needs you to spend time doing nothing.

Here's the scientific case for downtime and why your brain needs you to spend time doing nothing.

Self-Help

The Best Way to Get Better at Anything

By William Hwang Psy.D. on January 12, 2022 in Flex Your Feelings

If you want to learn something new or hone your skills, there are proven methods for self-improvement that can help.

If you want to learn something new or hone your skills, there are proven methods for self-improvement that can help.

Media

What 'Encanto' Can Teach Teens About Social Media

By Bre-Ann Slay Psy.D on January 12, 2022 in For the Culture

When we measure our worth by achievements and standing out, we can easily find ourselves with decreased self-esteem, which can lead to a depressed mood.

When we measure our worth by achievements and standing out, we can easily find ourselves with decreased self-esteem, which can lead to a depressed mood.

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Adverse Childhood Experiences, Exercise, and the Brain

By Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on January 12, 2022 in Hidden Wounds

Even small amounts of exercise can dramatically improve mood, brain health, and brain function, while preparing the brain to address hidden wounds from childhood.

Even small amounts of exercise can dramatically improve mood, brain health, and brain function, while preparing the brain to address hidden wounds from childhood.

Personality

“They Say I’m Too Intense”

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on January 12, 2022 in How To Do Life

You may always be intense, but these tactics can make you more acceptable to others without requiring a personality transplant.

You may always be intense, but these tactics can make you more acceptable to others without requiring a personality transplant.

Stress

Christmas Is Over. What a Relief!

By Rafa Euba on January 12, 2022 in You Are Not Meant To Be Happy

Why the forced happiness of the season can be stressful for many people.

Why the forced happiness of the season can be stressful for many people.

Sex

Breaking Free from Sex Trafficking

By Mitzi Perdue MPA on January 12, 2022 in To End Human Trafficking

Helping individuals escape from being sex-trafficked is not easy or always successful.

Helping individuals escape from being sex-trafficked is not easy or always successful.

Integrative Medicine

My Patient’s Life as a Quadriplegic

By Ronald Kotler M.D. on January 12, 2022 in Compassion in Clinical Care

He lived half of his life on a ventilator.

He lived half of his life on a ventilator.

Politics

History and January 6th One Year Later

By Timothy Pytell Ph.D. on January 12, 2022 in On Authoritarian Therapy

A Personal Perspective: An examination of January 6th one year later prompts the question: Are we losing our democracy?

A Personal Perspective: An examination of January 6th one year later prompts the question: Are we losing our democracy?

Health

COVID-19 and Post-Infection Illness

By Ilene S. Ruhoy M.D., Ph.D. on January 11, 2022 in Your Neurology

Further attention should be placed on the aftermath of Covid illness. Post-Covid syndrome can cause chronic health challenges.

Further attention should be placed on the aftermath of Covid illness. Post-Covid syndrome can cause chronic health challenges.

Eating Disorders

When It Comes to Weight Loss, It’s Not Just Psychological

By Melinda Karth M.S., M.A. on January 11, 2022 in The Neuroscience of Eating Disorders

After years of promoting various diets, the weight loss industry claims that psychology can help people lose weight "for good." But is this approach just as misleading?

After years of promoting various diets, the weight loss industry claims that psychology can help people lose weight "for good." But is this approach just as misleading?

Burnout

Covid Related Decision Fatigue, Hypervigilance, and Burnout

By Doreen Dodgen-Magee, Psy.D. on January 11, 2022 in @Ship in 24 Hrs @ Rare! @ 2X HB Teleplus MC6 for Hasselblad Medi

Omicron is hitting when our psychological reserves are low. Naming the difficulties can help us keep going and strengthen resilience.

Omicron is hitting when our psychological reserves are low. Naming the difficulties can help us keep going and strengthen resilience.

Self-Help

Beyond New Year’s Resolutions: Power in Pursuit

By Amy Athey Psy.D. on January 11, 2022 in Live From Within

Over New Year's Resolutions already? Tap a more motivating (and effective) approach with the power of pursuit.

Over New Year's Resolutions already? Tap a more motivating (and effective) approach with the power of pursuit.

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