The Perplexing Notion of Depression as “Anger Turned Inward”
An attack-self coping response to shame is prominent in depression. The word “ depression ” is not sharply defined. When someone claims...
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Jim Taylor, PhD
Sep 30
8 Alignments for a Healthy Relationship
Readiness, intellect, spirituality, and more. Eight key dimensions contribute to the health and longevity of a romantic relationship....
Monica Vermani C. Psych.
Sep 27
The Importance of Taking a Break From Work
The benefits of vacation time, and how to set healthy workplace boundaries. Every year, an alarming amount of paid time off goes unused...
Barbara Blatchley Ph.D.
Sep 25
Mood Momentum in Bipolar Disorder
Mood shifts in bipolar disorder linked to disrupted neural reward circuits. Mood and emotion affect both what and how we learn and how we...
Pernille Bulow, PhD
Sep 23
When an Eating Disorder Isn't Just About Body Image
For many, perfectionism and stress are the primary drivers of eating disorders. In some cases, a desire for thinness is not the primary...
Benji Kaveladze Ph.D.
Sep 20
Confronting Loneliness With Tools From Psychological Science
Three trainable skills can radically help you to improve your social life. Science has identified effective approaches to challenge...
Elizabeth McMahon Ph.D.
Sep 18
How to Effectively Talk Back to Worries and Fears
Stop fighting your worries. Listen first, then evaluate. Here's how. When challenging fears and worries, do not assume your anxiety is...
Mariana Bockarova Ph.D.
Sep 16
Winter Blues and Summer Sighs: A Cultural Take on SAD
What do factors like individualism have to do with seasonal affective disorder? Cultural aspects of individualism vs. collectivism and...
Isadora Alman, M.F.T.,
Sep 13
You Cheated. Should You Tell?
Some say confess to cheating. Some say no. Either way there are consequences. Consider what is known colloquially as a one-night stand,...
Cara Gardenswartz Ph.D.
Sep 11
Overcoming Perfectionism
From pressure to peace: Finding balance in the pursuit of excellence. Cultural pressures fuel rising perfectionism, leading to mental...
Antonieta Contreras
Sep 9
Trauma Is Not a Diagnosis
5 myths and truths about PTSD. Trauma symptoms have historically been diagnosed under various terms before PTSD emerged. Misconceptions...
Emotion Regulation and Sleep in Adolescents
Cranky in the morning? Sufficient sleep is necessary for control of emotions. Emotion regulation is often challenging for adolescents....
Bonnie Zucker Ph.D.
Sep 4
How I Quickly Stopped a Panic Attack
Personal Perspective: The way you deal with a panic attack can impact its effect. How you deal with a panic attack in the moment can...
Introducing Practical Optimism: A Model for Effective Change
How to live well, inspired by caring for survivors of 9/11. As the first medical director and attending psychiatrist at the World Trade...
Gregg McBride
Aug 30
Are Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Ever Fully Healed?
Personal Perspective: Life events can often bring past issues into the present. When a major life event occurs, adult survivors of child...
David Hanscom MD
Aug 28
How to Heal from Chronic Stress
Chronic stress breaks down your body and creates illness and disease. Chronic stress causes flight or fight physiology, which creates...
Suppressing Emotions Can Harm You—Here's What to Do Instead
Making space for emotions goes a long way towards improving mental health. Suppressing our emotions can lead to physical and mental...
Elinor Greenberg Ph.D.
Aug 23
Do Narcissistic Mothers Have a Maternal Instinct?
Narcissistic issues can interfere with one's ability to be a good mother. Narcissistic women can have a maternal instinct that leads them...
How to Break Bad News to Children About a Parent’s Health
Preparing delicate discussions about death or illness with a young family. Parents can proactively plan to discuss death with children to...
Karen L. Blair Ph.D.
Aug 19
Two Decades of LGBTQ Relationships Research
To what extent is relationship science reflective of LGBTQ+ experiences?
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