Psychoeducation for Schizophrenia Helps Families Cope
The value of treating family members as partners in care. When it comes to treating mental health disorders, the participation of family...
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Leon F Seltzer PhD
Feb 12
Six Key Reasons to Avoid Feeling Needy and Dependent
Needfully lavishing praise on someone is unlikely to get you into their heart. When you’re not enough for yourself, you’ll seek a union...
Tim Elmore
Feb 9
What Your Kid's Friends Reveal About Them
The peers children associate with say a lot about their identity and security. The stability of your kids’ friends often reflects the...
Borderline Personality Disorder and Shame
Understanding pain and volatility. Individuals with borderline personality disorder are particularly sensitive to feeling shamed....
Dianne Grande Ph.D.
Feb 5
What You Should Know if You Struggle With Intrusive Thoughts
How to stop fighting them and take away their power. Intrusive thoughts do not have meaning, suggest intent, or indicate bad character....
Richard Contrada Ph.D.
Jan 31
Concussions Among College Students Warrant Greater Attention
Addressing both biomedical and social psychological factors can help. Masculine norms and stigma may play a role in both the occurrence...
Jim Taylor, PhD
Jan 29
15 Ways to Stop Self-Comparison
Comparing yourself to others rarely makes your life better. Social comparison is a normal part of being human. The effect of social...
Cara Gardenswartz Ph.D.
Jan 26
Undiagnosed: Women on the Spectrum
The call for a more gender-sensitive understanding of autism. During Thanksgiving dinner, Beth's aunt asked her how she was enjoying...
Gregg Levoy
Jan 24
In Retirement, Don’t Rush to Redesign Your Life—Listen to It
Letting go of your work-life is formidable. Take time to let it sink in. Retirement can pack an emotional and existential wallop. Take a...
Monica Vermani C. Psych
Jan 22
Breaking Bad: Procrastination
What happens when we procrastinate and how we can stop. Procrastination, often a habitual choice, provides temporary relief by lowering...
Kiki Fehling Ph.D.
Jan 19
Not All DBT Is Created Equal
What is “adherent DBT?” And why does it matter? DBT is an evidence-based treatment for a variety of mental health diagnoses and...
PJ Henry, Ph.D.,
Jan 17
What Exactly Is Toxic Masculinity?
Toxic masculinity may hinge on devaluing femininity. There have been many attempts to define or describe toxic masculinity. Many of these...
Benji Kaveladze Ph.D.
Jan 15
How We Can Overcome Loneliness
Creating a path to a less lonely world. Loneliness is a global health issue that can profoundly impair mental and physical health....
Do Adolescents Learn Better from Reward or Punishment?
New evidence shows reward and punishment learning differs across adolescence. Adolescence is typically linked to greater risk-taking and...
Jim Taylor, PhD
Jan 10
11 Perceptions That Sabotage Your Relationships
Is it better to end a relationship than risk rejection? Low self-esteem may be related to certain perceptions people hold about...
Practical Tips on Changing Anxious Thoughts
Learn a powerful way to explore, question, and change worries and fears. Challenging distorted thinking is hard when dealing with the...
Overcoming Panic Attacks: 6 Strategies That Work
Your body is short-circuiting. Is this the end? Nope, it's a panic attack. Panic is no picnic: You get hit with a tidal wave of fear....
7 Steps for Change This New Year
Embrace new beginnings and master change. Change is more successful with small, consistent steps rather than drastic measures. Involving...
The Psychology (and Business) of Sexual Pleasure
The boom of sexual wellness devices. A recent report found the sex toy market is estimated to be a 19-billion-dollar industry. Sales...
Monica Vermani C. Psych
Dec 29, 2023
Where Our Negative Thoughts Come From
How to identify the sources of our self-limiting beliefs. Our thoughts about who we are and what we can accomplish shape our lives. When...
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