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What Children Can Learn From Politics

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Maggie Kozel M.d

The Hidden Dangers of GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications

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Mitchell B. Liester M.d

The Mental Illness Recovery Paradox

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Joyce Vromen Ph.d

Managing Value-Need Conflicts During the Holidays

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Megan A. Neff Psy.d

The Best Way to Heal a Broken Heart

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F. Diane Barth L.c.s.w

Who Am I? The Quiet Identity Crisis Almost Everyone Has

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Aigerim Alpysbekova Mph

No, Empathy Doesn’t Cause Burnout

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Alison Jane Martingano Ph.d

The Contingencies of Grief

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Louis Hoffman Ph.d

How to Play It Cool While Dating

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Bruce Y. Lee M.d

Short-cuts vs. Accelerators: How Successful People Progress

Short-cuts vs. Accelerators: How Successful People Progress

Everyone wants faster results. But few know the strategy for getting them.

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Thomas Rutledge Ph.d

Teenager—or Young Narcissist?

Teenager—or Young Narcissist?

When adolescents are too entitled and secretly vulnerable.

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Mark Banschick M.d

3 Ways to Master the Art of 'Micro-Romance'

3 Ways to Master the Art of 'Micro-Romance'

"Micro-romance": The little things matter most in a relationship.

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Mark Travers Ph.d

Stop Holiday Burnout Before It Starts: Your Sanity Guide

Stop Holiday Burnout Before It Starts: Your Sanity Guide

Five guilt-free ways to set boundaries and reduce holiday stress.

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Jennifer Guttman Psy.d

Can a Non-Conformist and a Rigid Personality Get Along?

Can a Non-Conformist and a Rigid Personality Get Along?

When a free spirit meets someone with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder.

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Blaise Aguirre M.d

“For Good” from Wicked—Memory, Friendship, Music of Becoming

“For Good” from Wicked—Memory, Friendship, Music of Becoming

We become ourselves through people who walk with us, briefly or for a lifetime.

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Sara Leila Sherman

"The Einstein Syndrome" Turns 25

Not all late-talking children are autistic or "disabled." Some are geniuses.

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Stephen Camarata Ph.d

What Postpartum Depression Stole From Me

What Postpartum Depression Stole From Me

Personal Perspective: I thought I didn’t love my baby. Healing proved otherwise.

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Loren Kleinman

Evolution of CBT for Treating Adult ADHD

Evolution of CBT for Treating Adult ADHD

Trends in cognitive behavioral therapy are making a good option even better.

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Russell Ramsay

Achieving Intimacy in an Angry World

Achieving Intimacy in an Angry World

Don’t let culture wars ruin your capacity for intimacy.

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Steven Stosny

How Covert Narcissists Seek Comfort in the Past

How Covert Narcissists Seek Comfort in the Past

When reliving the past for a narcissist becomes a trap.

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Annie Tanasugarn Ph.d

What If Your Noble Purpose Has a Secret Agenda?

What If Your Noble Purpose Has a Secret Agenda?

Personal Perspective: Is your noble purpose a calling or vanity?

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Maggie Rowe

A Guide to Healthy Boundaries

A Guide to Healthy Boundaries

Five ways to stay grounded no matter the season.

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Susanna Newsonen

The Bilingual Brain: Translation as Adaptation

The Bilingual Brain: Translation as Adaptation

What neuroscience reveals about human intelligence.

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Arturo Hernandez

What Plato Understood About Betrayal That the Stoics Missed

What Plato Understood About Betrayal That the Stoics Missed

Plato offers insights into predicting betrayal overlooked by Stoic philosophy.

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Chester H. Sunde

Creativity Might Be the New Longevity Tool for Your Brain

Creativity Might Be the New Longevity Tool for Your Brain

Creativity may slow brain aging. Here is what this new study reveals.

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Karen E. Todd Rd

Let's Stop Telling Hurting People to ‘Just Be Grateful’

Let's Stop Telling Hurting People to ‘Just Be Grateful’

Why a bit of negative thinking can be helpful.

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Joel Wong Ph.d

Balancing the Quiet and The Loud

Balancing the Quiet and The Loud

A guide for this holiday season and the new year to come.

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Olga V Lehmann Ph.d

A Heartfelt Invitation to Connect Emotionally with Wildness

A Heartfelt Invitation to Connect Emotionally with Wildness

Ian Poh Jin Tze's new book portrays untold stories of animals in their homes.

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Marc Bekoff Ph.d

The Surfer's Secret to Healing Trauma

The Surfer's Secret to Healing Trauma

Learning to fall may be the first step toward healing.

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Albert Wong Ph.d

How Words Perpetuate Stigma Surrounding Addiction

How Words Perpetuate Stigma Surrounding Addiction

Language can enhance, or dismantle, stigma.

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Jenna L. Butner Md

You’re My Favorite Person

You’re My Favorite Person

Understanding the “favorite person” dynamic in borderline personality disorder.

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Karen Stollznow Ph.d

The Gift of Gratitude: Why We Can't Thank Ourselves

The Gift of Gratitude: Why We Can't Thank Ourselves

There's something weird about thanking yourself—but why?

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Joel Wong Ph.d

You Must Give Up Hope for a Better Past

You Must Give Up Hope for a Better Past

Why perfectionism won't erase your painful childhood and doesn't need to.

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Leon Garber Lmhc

Finding Light in the “Hazy Shade of Winter”

Finding Light in the “Hazy Shade of Winter”

Building winter resilience through mindful movement, yoga, and nature.

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Michele M. Tugade Ph.d

5 Steps You Can Take Today to Live Your Best Life

5 Steps You Can Take Today to Live Your Best Life

Small actions repeated consistently can help you move towards the life you want.

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Gill Harrop Ph.d

Why Some Systems Keep Working When Things Go Wrong

Why Some Systems Keep Working When Things Go Wrong

A practical model for building adaptive, operationally resilient systems.

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Dan Dworkis M.d

Is Meeting for Coffee Good for a First Date or a Red Flag?

Is Meeting for Coffee Good for a First Date or a Red Flag?

Here's how to choose the right dating approach.

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Bruce Y. Lee M.d

Progress in Mental Health Services Can Bring New Hope

Progress in Mental Health Services Can Bring New Hope

The landscape of mental health care is changing.

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Susan J. Lewis Ph.d

The Hidden Meaning Behind “I Don’t Care”

The Hidden Meaning Behind “I Don’t Care”

A window into childhood trauma and survival.

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Jeanette Yoffe M.a

3 Telltale Signs That You're an Intelligent Partner

3 Telltale Signs That You're an Intelligent Partner

These are the hallmarks of a partner who has the crucial ability to depersonalize.

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Mark Travers Ph.d

Gathering for Good: Holiday Socializing Keeps You Sharp

Gathering for Good: Holiday Socializing Keeps You Sharp

Engaging with friends, family, and acquaintances has benefits for your brain.

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Karen Fingerman Ph.d

The Corrosive Nature of Power

The Corrosive Nature of Power

The dynamic trio of power, pleasure, and privilege often corrupts absolutely.

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Geraldine K. Piorkowski Ph.d

Lessons From Marcus Aurelius for the Modern World

Lessons From Marcus Aurelius for the Modern World

Why embracing discomfort fosters resilience and character.

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Bradley Murray Dphil

What the Heart Remembers: Photo Collectors

What the Heart Remembers: Photo Collectors

The art of photography allows us to capture moments that refuse to fade.

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Shirley M. Mueller M.d

Should You Show Empathy When Setting Limits?

Should You Show Empathy When Setting Limits?

Sometimes it helps to show empathy; other times it’s a set up for manipulation.

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Bill Eddy Lcsw

Personalize Holiday Joy According to Your Social Battery

Personalize Holiday Joy According to Your Social Battery

How introversion and extraversion shape your holiday experience.

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Shannon Sauer-Zavala Ph.d

Want More Gratitude? Start Using These Three Words

Want More Gratitude? Start Using These Three Words

For a more grateful life, cultivate an abundance mindset.

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Joel Wong Ph.d

How to Be Happy Being Single

How to Be Happy Being Single

Embrace and cherish the here and now of singlehood.

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Bruce Y. Lee M.d

What I Learned From a Simple Act of Kindness

What I Learned From a Simple Act of Kindness

Personal Perspective: A reflection on grief, care, life, and love.

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Zoe Weil M.a

Why the World Needs a Big Dose of Hope Right Now

Why the World Needs a Big Dose of Hope Right Now

Resiliency and well-being are tethered by the throughline of hope.

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Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Ed.d