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When the Last Embryo Isn’t Yours to Carry

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S. Fenella Das Gupta Ph.d

Your Brain Is at Risk Of Cognitive Debt Amid AI

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Cornelia C. Walther Ph.d

How AI May Treat Chronic Pain Without Medication

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Cami Rosso

Network Leadership in the 21st Century. How Does It Work?

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Ronald E. Riggio Ph.d

The Limits of Hospitality

How to maintain compassion while saying "no" to harmful behaviors.

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Jaimie L Lusk Psy.d

The Power of Paws

Why dog-human relationships rival human bonds.

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Jessica Pierce Ph.d

On Being Better: Finding Connections With Our Values

It's important to think carefully about what we do and what we want.

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Andrew Beer Ph.d

When Support Misses the Mark at Work

Support offered should match what the recipient actually needs and prefers.

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Erin Craw Ph.d

3 Signs That It’s Time to Pursue a New Version of Purpose

Letting go of one purpose may be the first step toward finding a better one.

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Jordan Grumet M.d

Helping the Child Who Doesn't Fit In

How to identify nonverbal communication issues in children.

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Stephen Nowicki

Did You Used to Love Sex but Dread It Now?

If you're less interested in sex, is the problem you? Your partner? Hard to tell.

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Lucia F. Osullivan Ph.d

Never Work Alone, Even in the Age of AI

Collaboration beats individuals in driving creativity and breakthroughs.

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Richard Dancsi

4 Ways to Build Confident Bystanders

Having the confidence to intervene can be difficult. Here are four ways to help.

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Gill Harrop Ph.d

Do You Have Functional Alcoholism?

The hidden struggle amongst high-performing professionals.

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Howard J. Rankin Ph.d

When Silence Speaks: Why Your Adult Child Isn’t Texting Back

It may not be just a missed message but rather a "message."

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Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.d

Can Preserving the Cultural Lives of Animals Save Them?

Research clearly shows that diverse species display cultural traditions.

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Marc Bekoff Ph.d

When Personal Truth Disregards Objective Truth

Narcissistic paranoia looms: A perspective on personal truth versus narcissism.

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Steven Stosny

Small Ways to Care for Yourself When Life Is a Lot

Designing self-care that’s realistic, responsive, and kind.

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Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Ed.d

The Six Strategies of Pathologically Controlling Partners

Discover what drives partners to rely on threats, bribery, and broken promises.

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Randi Gunther Ph.d

Strengthen Your Relationship in 60 Minutes

Having a “State of the Union” meeting can reinforce your bond with your partner.

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Tasha Seiter Ms

From Boredom to Wonder: A Child-Led Approach to Summer

Move beyond activity lists to discover what truly engages your child's mind.

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Jen Lumanlan M.s

Adult Play: A Neuroscientific and Psychoanalytic Perspective

Highlighting the importance of play in adult well-being.

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Ellen Park Psy.d

He Who Is Brave Is Free: The Psychology of Inner Freedom

Why some people move boldly and others stay stuck.

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Jill Schulman Usmc

The Myth of the Isolated Mind

Introducing relational psychology or how relationships shape mental health

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James Barnes

Music, Fireworks, and a Nation’s Celebration

Let the music play and the lights rise. Together, we form a more perfect union.

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Sara Leila Sherman

UFOs, Aliens, and the Unknown Other

What is the psychological significance of the UFO or UAP phenomenon?

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Stephen A. Diamond Ph.d

7 Tips for Working Through Adversity

How demotion to junior varsity can lead to growth.

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Ran D. Anbar M.d

Getting Metaphorical With Feedback Loops

Common idioms give us a range of takes on self-perpetuating cycles of change.

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Emily T. Troscianko

Are Early School Start Times Harmful for Kindergarteners?

Two recent studies investigate the impact of early school start times.

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Joseph A. Buckhalt Ph.d

Can You Get Smarter by Thinking Less?

Maybe we should stop confusing having intelligence with becoming intelligent.

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John Nosta

5 Ways AI Can Level Up Your Mental Health Game

How a technological tool can help shape better days.

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Sheila Robinson-Kiss Msw

Who Can We Blame for Our Troubles?

Rise above blame and get back into the driver's seat.

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David T. Culkin Ph.d

When Mental Health Is Medical: The Cost of Missed Diagnosis

Exploring the hidden link between neuroinflammation and symptoms of trauma.

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Adrian Fletcher Psy.d

5 Time Vampires Everyone Should Watch Out For

These inefficiencies make us feel busier than we need to.

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Alice Boyes Ph.d

AI Use in Dating Jumps 333%

Sixteen percent of singles have engaged with AI as a romantic companion.

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Bruce Y. Lee M.d

The Healing Power of Questioning Our Beliefs

Unquestioned beliefs can be a major source of unhappiness. One word can help change that.

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Mike Verano Lpc

3 Ways Contempt Hides Within Humor in Relationships

Is your partner laughing with you, or laughing at you?

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Mark Travers Ph.d

There Is No Small Talk

Personal Perspective: Even the weather can be the start of real connection.

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Alex Snider Ma

When Love Feels Earned

How parents can break the cycle of conditional worth.

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Alona Pulde

Balancing Grit and Joy

A sustainable path to thriving without burning out.

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Mansoo Yu

Essential Life Skills for Kids

How we can prepare kids for a healthy future.

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Forrest Talley Ph.d

Veterinary Social Work: A Lifeline for Animal Caregivers

Veterinary social work is one key to saving animal professionals from suicide.

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Katherine Compitus

You Don't Need Permission to Be Creative

Reclaim the birthright of creativity as a lifelong, everyday human power.

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Hugh Willard M.ed

Stand in Truth: When Success Feels Like a Beautiful Prison

Personal Perspective: The rising voice of women who choose themselves.

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Camille Preston Ph.d

The ADHD Grief No One Talks About

Grieving lost time with ADHD can be painful—but it’s also the start of healing.

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Ugochukwu Uche Ms

The Meaning Deficit at Work

Why work feels empty—and how leaders and individuals can reignite purpose.

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Faisal Hoque

Overcoming Self-Stigma About Mental Illness

A Personal Perspective: Internalizing negative stereotypes can make mental illness worse.

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Terri Cheney

Curating Your Social Media Experience for Mental Health

Every day, we are inundated by bad news. Use these tips to help.

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Amy Marschall

Setting the Record Straight on Autism

Proposed HHS changes particularly threaten autism science.

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Group For The Advancement Of Psychiatry

Parenting Without Grandparents

Explaining grandparent estrangement to your kids.

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Edie Stark Lcsw