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Relationship Journal Draws Line Against Sex Addiction

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David J. Ley Ph.d

Setting Effective Goals

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Shahram Heshmat Ph.d

Here and Now Versus Long Term Strategies

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Susi Ferrarello Ph.d

A Hidden Reason You’re Not Happy—Even When Life’s Great

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Leslie Becker-Phelps Ph.d

Why Belonging Is Key to Well-Being and How to Build It

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Mark C. Crowley

How Do You Catch a Trophy Idea? Deep Mind Fishing

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Bill Birchard

Why Is Social Media Harmful to Children and Teens?

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Jeffrey N Pickens Ph.d

“I Restrict Because I Deserve It”

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Giulia Suro Ph.d

A Trust Apocalypse: How AI Exploits Our Cognitive Decline

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Cornelia C. Walther Ph.d

5 Stages of Creativity

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Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.d

Home for the Holidays: Coming Home to Yourself

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Helen Marlo

8 Reasons to Call Rather than Text

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Gina Barreca Ph.d

What if People Came With Instructions?

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Margaret C. Andrews

First-of-Its-Kind AI Digital Biomarker for Chronic Stress

First-of-Its-Kind AI Digital Biomarker for Chronic Stress

AI deep learning detects chronic stress noninvasively from routine chest scans.

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Cami Rosso

Creative Inspiration Unfolded Simply for Me

Creative Inspiration Unfolded Simply for Me

Personal Perspective: Self-love helps me move toward good things.

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Kent Roberts

Better Ways to Manage Your Holiday Stress

Better Ways to Manage Your Holiday Stress

Research says to choose connection over perfection this holiday season.

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Erin O’Connor Ed.d

4 Reasons Reverse Age-Gap Relationships Are Becoming Popular

4 Reasons Reverse Age-Gap Relationships Are Becoming Popular

Why we're seeing mature women with younger men more frequently.

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Mark Travers Ph.d

AI and the Amathia Drift

AI and the Amathia Drift

How AI’s brilliance can nudge us away from our own discernment.

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John Nosta

6 Success Strategies for Aging Well

6 Success Strategies for Aging Well

New research identifies the six ways to become a successful ager.

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Susan Krauss Whitbourne Phd

Why Adult Children Resent the Divorce Years Later

Why Adult Children Resent the Divorce Years Later

Parents can repair the relationship when old emotions surface as anger or grief.

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Ann Gold Buscho Ph.d

Political Scams Are on the Rise, as Is Their Success Rate

Political Scams Are on the Rise, as Is Their Success Rate

Text messages from fake political groups play to voters' emotions.

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Stacey Wood

How AI Is Reshaping Human Psychology, Identity and Culture

How AI Is Reshaping Human Psychology, Identity and Culture

Human psychological transformation extends far beyond technology use.

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Grant Hilary Brenner Md

The Emotional Inheritance You Never Asked For

The Emotional Inheritance You Never Asked For

If your mother couldn't name her feelings, she couldn't teach you to name yours.

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Mark Lipton Ph.d

Takeaways From the TV Show “Call the Midwife”

Takeaways From the TV Show “Call the Midwife”

What psychotherapists can learn from district nursing.

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Elisa T. Bronfman

The Effect of a Single Word

The Effect of a Single Word

Personal Perspective: One word can change how we experience a song.

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Joseph Cardillo Ph.d

The Rise of Spiritual Intelligence

The Rise of Spiritual Intelligence

A different form of intelligence is becoming essential as AI changes our world.

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Jon Rosemberg Mapp

The Costs of Overlooked Emotional Pain for Some Quiet Children

The Costs of Overlooked Emotional Pain for Some Quiet Children

Quiet children often carry unheard pain that shapes their path toward harm.

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Sigifredo Castell Britton Ph.d

What Is 'Relationship Anarchy?'

What Is 'Relationship Anarchy?'

Here are the pros and cons of the "relationship anarchy' dating approach.

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Bruce Y. Lee M.d

How—and When—to Change the Culture of a Business

How—and When—to Change the Culture of a Business

Saving a business can hinge on understanding its culture and changing it.

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Ahron Friedberg M.d

Riding the Orbiting Teapot: Belief, Conspiracy Theories, and Delusion

Riding the Orbiting Teapot: Belief, Conspiracy Theories, and Delusion

In a playful analogy, a philosopher probes the trouble with belief.

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Scott G. Eberle Ph.d

How to Deal With Pushback Against Your Boundaries During the Holidays

How to Deal With Pushback Against Your Boundaries During the Holidays

How to handle pushback, guilt, and strained relationships without caving.

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Jen Lumanlan M.s

How Might Using AI Generate Psychotic Delusions?

How Might Using AI Generate Psychotic Delusions?

Some engaged with AI develop psychosis from their interactions.

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Phil Reed D.phil

How Platforms Can Turn Your Memories Into Hostages

How Platforms Can Turn Your Memories Into Hostages

Behavioral economics reveals the trap platforms set with free storage.

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Timothy Cook M.ed

Diagnostic Validity Revisited

Diagnostic Validity Revisited

Does dimensionality render the concept of validity obsolete?

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Mark L. Ruffalo M.s.w

New Empath-Friendly Movie Recommendations

New Empath-Friendly Movie Recommendations

More film recommendations for empaths and sensitive people.

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Judith Orloff M.d

Holiday Support for Eating Disorders: A Family Guide

Holiday Support for Eating Disorders: A Family Guide

Give compassionate help to those with eating disorders navigating the holidays.

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Cris E. Haltom Ph.d

Principles of Constructive Dialogue and Reasoned Argument

Principles of Constructive Dialogue and Reasoned Argument

Principle 1: Cultivate a language of dignity and respect.

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Kenneth Barish Ph.d

Existential Anxiety in Gifted Children

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Leon Garber Lmhc

7 Ways Your Thoughts May Be Lying to You

7 Ways Your Thoughts May Be Lying to You

The thinking traps that amplify your emotions, and how to catch them.

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Sunita Sah Ph.d

Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Work for Autistic Clients?

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Jennifer Cork Dsw

How the 70–20–10 Rule Can Ease Holiday Stress

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Nathan D Iverson Ph.d

AI and Racism: 6 Reasons Black People Need Digital Literacy

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Brianna A. Baker Phd

Why Mental Health Activations in Professional Sports Matter

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Brook Choulet M.d

Zero Cost, Big Impact: 25 Ways Meditation Boosts Health Fast

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Emma Seppälä Ph.d

Evidence vs. Engagement: Are Health Influencers Credible?

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Clara Doran

Addiction Isn’t Defined by Withdrawal Symptoms

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Mark S. Gold M.d

Coping Beats Hoping

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Mike Verano Lpc

Coping With Narcissistic Relatives at the Holidays

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Sharon Martin

The Surprising Truth About Generation Z at Work

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Tim Elmore

When Boundaries Are Weaponized

When Boundaries Are Weaponized

Here's what to watch for when people misuse boundaries.

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Rachel Allyn Ph.d