When Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Are Disbelieved
Why caregivers fail to support kids who disclose abuse. Up to a third of children abused in the home may not receive a supportive...
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Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D.
3 days ago
Do Narcissists “Get Over” Themselves as They Age?
How self-views evolve over the lifespan. Some types of narcissism are more interpersonally harmful. Many people age out of narcissism...
Terri Cheney
5 days ago
Sleep and Bipolar Disorder: A Rocky Relationship
Personal Perspective: Proper sleep is essential for mood stability. Sleep disturbance is a defining feature of bipolar disorder. Mania is...
First Encounters: How to Behave if You Want to Be Liked
Better be more friendly and less boastful to win friends. Being liked by others is important for our survival and well-being. Research...
Why So Many Men Struggle with Their Emotions
Research on normative male alexithymia. So many adult men find it difficult to know what they're feeling. There's a term for this:...
Helping Children with Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety can keep kids from activities they enjoy. Here's how to cope. Performance anxiety can lead to symptoms that...
Dee Stern Psy.D.
Nov 1
What You Need to Know to Navigate Through Your Grief Journey
As you navigate through your grief journey, you may need some help. How long does grief take? Grief takes as long as it takes. There is...
Kevin Foss
Oct 30
OCD Isn’t a Thought Problem, It’s a Feeling Problem
The real culprit of OCD may not be what you originally thought. It is not uncommon to hear an OCD sufferer make a comment such as “OCD...
Most People Don’t Disclose Their Suicidal Thoughts
Here’s why and what we can do about it. Less than half of people talk about having suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Talking about suicidal...
Martin Graff, Ph.D.,
Oct 25
The Link Between Social Media Interaction and Infidelity
Higher scores on social media addiction were related to higher infidelity. Higher scores on social media addiction were related to higher...
Tara Well Ph.D.
Oct 23
Should Patients with Body Dysmorphia Have Cosmetic Surgery?
Body dysmorphia can lead to unrealistic expectations about cosmetic procedures. Body dysmorphia is often revealed through behaviors like...
Daniel S. Lobel Ph.D.
Oct 21
People-Pleasing as a Symptom of Childhood Trauma
A constant need to please others is not the same as natural generosity. People-pleasing behavior can be the result of childhood emotional...
Shirley M. Mueller M.D.
Oct 18
Decoding Hoarding: A New Frontier
The neurological and psychological differences between hoarding disorder and OCD. Hoarding disorder (HD) has been considered a type of...
Phil Lane MSW, LCSW
Oct 16
What Kids and Pets Can Teach Us About Coping with Anxiety
Children and animals are natural teachers of mindfulness. The lessons we can learn from children and pets include gratitude, mindfulness,...
Teresa Gil, Ph.D.,
Oct 14
Self-Harm/Self Injury and Coping with Overwhelming Feelings:
The Link to Child Abuse Self-harm refers to inflicting injury to one’s own body. There is a high incidence of self-mutilation among...
Rachel Allyn, Ph.D.,
Oct 11
Perimenopause Strategies to Help Women Thrive
Amidst all the confusion women feel, here are ways to cope and transform. There is increasing research shedding light on treatment for...
David Hanscom
Oct 9
A Simple Starting Point for Healing: Active Meditation
Don't try to repress unpleasant thoughts, just shift sensory input. When you are suffering for any reason, your mind races, which makes...
Dona Matthews, Ph.D.,
Oct 7
ADHD in Early Adolescence: Challenges and Opportunities
12 ways to help your 11- to 14-year-old with ADHD build resilience and strength Early adolescence is a time of change in every dimension...
Max Alberhasky, Ph.D
Oct 7
How Emotions Impact Your Financial Decisions
Use these 4 tips to avoid financial disaster in your relationship. Talk about money early, openly, and often (even if it's...
How to Build a Panic Tool Kit
Having readily accessible tools for coping can reduce panic's intensity. When panic strikes, it can be difficult to know what to do. The...
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