Does the Universe Have a Purpose? Do You?
You can have meaningful purposes even if the universe does not. Arguments that the whole universe has a purpose are weak. Some people...
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Dana Bowman
Jun 28
5 More Reasons Why I Kept Drinking
Personal Perspective: And three reasons why I quit. Drinking blocks any ability to healthfully analyze destructive behaviors. I didn't...
Self-Harm on Social Media
Exploring the phenomenon of posting self-harm-related content online. Self-harm-related content is prevalent on social media and...
Jay Winner, M.D.,
Jun 24
Treating Panic Effectively
Panic attacks can be terrifying, but very treatable, if you know how. Resisting a panic attack makes it worse. Focus on slow, mindful...
Boris Herzberg
Jun 21
Not Just Sadness: Decomposing Depression
What stops us from completing the work of sorrow and getting rid of depression? Sadness often accompanies depression, but they are not...
Isadora Alman MFT, CST
Jun 19
Communication Equals Better Sex
Sex can be much better when it is talked about, explained, and demonstrated. Does that mean talking about sex? It could. "I don't like to...
Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS,
Jun 17
12 Questions to Help Recognize Childhood Trauma
Are there big periods of time you can't remember? Many survivors of family trauma and violence find that they struggle to acknowledge...
Understanding Gender, Sex, and Gender Identity
It's more important than ever to use this terminology correctly. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene hung a sign outside her Capitol...
Elizabeth McMahon Ph.D.
Jun 12
Your Secret Weapon for Fighting Worries and Fears
Learn how this “Universal Rule” can instantly decrease anxiety. The stronger your emotion, the harder it is to think logically. Emotion...
Victoria Maxwell
Jun 10
Are You a Bipolar Rocking Chair or Bipolar Swivel Chair?
A Personal Perspective: Knowing which one can help you flourish with bipolar. Are you a rocking chair or swivel chair? Play along with...
What We Know About High Achievers and Attachment Styles
The pros and cons of constantly striving for the next goal. Are you an extreme perfectionistic or a chronic workaholic? If so, an...
David Hanscom MD
Jun 5
Social Anxiety—Because Vulnerability Doesn’t Feel Safe
Yet it is at the core of successful human relationships. There are dire consequences in nature for being vulnerable. Yet vulnerability is...
Is Phase-Based Treatment Needed for PTSD?
Personal Perspective: Are we doing more harm than good? There is a widely held belief that a preparatory phase is needed before PTSD...
Steven Stosny, Ph.D.
May 31
How to Prevent Anger Escalation
To put out the fire, we need to turn off the gas. Angry exchanges have built-in escalation properties. Blame carries a retaliation...
Layne Dalfen
May 29
From Trauma to Tranquility
Your dream's setting might help you find peace. Look at all the aspects of a dream, as the solution to the problem often sits in plain...
Tony W. Buchanan, Ph.D.
May 27
The Link Between Stress and Depression
Understanding the connection could promote greater resilience. Stress is correlated with depression. Correlation does not equal...
Mark D. White, Ph.D.,
May 24
Should You Really Want to Know If a Partner Is Cheating?
Choosing not to know reveals a lack of self-respect. Adultery damages your relationship whether or not you find out about it right away....
The Crisis in Veterans' Mental Health and New Solutions
Veteran suicides increase 10-fold from 2006 to 2020. Veterans suffer from high rates of mental health conditions, including PTSD,...
Dona Matthews Ph.D.
May 20
Toddler Tantrums: Hitting, Kicking, Scratching, and Biting
Why toddlers get aggressive, how to respond, and ideas for keeping things calm. Toddlers throw tantrums because they don't have the...
The Paradox of Borderline Personality Disorder
Fear of intimacy, along with a fear of rejection. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by marked instability. People...
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