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How to Treat Fear of Needles

Identifying the underlying cause for the fear of needles is the first step.

yesterday 20

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Ran D. Anbar M.d

The Perils of Trusting Our Gut in Relationships

How to move from gut feeling to evidence-based choices.

yesterday 20

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Gleb Tsipursky Ph.d

Can the ‘777 Rule’ Improve Your Relationship?

Spending quality away time together on a regular basis can strengthen bonds.

yesterday 20

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Bruce Y. Lee M.d

Exploring the Mental Health Journey of Psychologists

Personal narratives highlight road blocks for aspiring psychologists.

yesterday 20

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Lisa Liggins-Chambers Ph.d

Decoding Hoarding: A New Frontier

The neurological and psychological differences between hoarding disorder and OCD.

yesterday 10

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Shirley M. Mueller M.d

Aging: Positional, Personal, and Political Ramifications

Retirement is not an easy decision, but some practical matters cannot be denied.

yesterday 10

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Loriann Oberlin Ms

An Addiction Medicine Pioneer

An appreciation of "Dr. Dave," the father of community-based addiction medicine.

yesterday 5

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Mark S. Gold M.d

Could Methylene Blue Help Treat Depression?

Why a blue dye may be a viable treatment for psychiatric disorders.

yesterday 4

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Mitchell B. Liester M.d

The Art of Big-Picture Thinking

It's your job to know where—and how—you fit in your company's big picture.

yesterday 5

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Bruce Rosenstein

How Writing Heals the Soul

Try these simple expressive writing exercises you can do today to feel better.

yesterday 3

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Dorothy Suskind Ph.d

The Impact of Puberty on Racial Bias in Black Children

Biological and social factors shape racial bias against Black children.

yesterday 2

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Rona Carter Ph.d

The Prose and Cons of AI Writing

.AI meets the game Cards Against Humanity.

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Scott G. Eberle Ph.d

Do You Feel Worthy of Being Healthy?

Feeling unworthy can lead to poor physical and psychological health outcomes.

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Gina Simmons Schneider Ph.d

How to Handle Anxiety and High-Stakes Deadlines

If you have anxiety, high-stakes deadlines pose real health risks.

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Katie Rose Guest Pryal J.d

The Missing Piece to Burnout Recovery: Reflection

Why taking a vacation rarely helps you recover from burnout.

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Corey Wilks Psy.d

Is It Autism or Another Diagnosis?

Exploring differential diagnoses with similar presentations to autism.

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Bozena Zawisz Ma

Living Slowly

Slowness leads to mindfulness—and may even expand time.

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Steve Taylor Ph.d

Kindness is Cooler Than Coolness—It Just Needs an Edge

Kindness transforms people and organizations. Why are we resisting it?

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Jordan S Birnbaum M.a

The Unique Mental Health Stressors of Women Entrepreneurs

How women can improve mental and financial well-being and access more support.

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Joyce Marter Lcpc

How to Support Children Who Have a Pessimistic Outlook

How parents can respond to worries like "I'm never going to make any friends!"

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Claire Lerner Lcsw-C

3 Ways to Harness Your Intuition to Make Flawless Decisions

The next time you get a "gut feeling" about something, don't ignore it.

previous day 10

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Mark Travers Ph.d

Overcoming Transgenerational Transmission

How a new generation of women is overcoming the curse of the past.

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Martina Lackner M.sc

Sub-Human? The Psychology of Anthropocentric Exceptionalism

Emma Hakansson explains why it's not radical to fight human speciesism.

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Marc Bekoff Ph.d

Societal Anxiety, and How to Cope

In a complicated age, anxiety can permeate society. Learning to cope is vital.

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Phil Lane Msw

Divorce Doesn’t Have to Traumatize Your Kids

8 tips for helping your child grieve divorce and thrive.

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Aurisha Smolarski Lmft

Overcoming Technology Paranoia

Here's how CBT can help you reclaim your peace in a digital world.

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Michael W Best Ph.d

8 Steps to Making Peace With Your Past Self

Stop looking back and instead gaze toward your future.

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Jim Taylor Ph.d

Did the Greeks Really Have 7 or 8 Words for Love?

The Greeks did have several words for love, but probably not as many as 7 or 8.

previous day 10

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Neel Burton M.a

Are Singles Happier Today?

Yes, people are happy with their single life—if they're adolescents.

previous day 9

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Janina Larissa Bühler Ph.d

When Humor Hurts: The Ethics of Joking and Comedy

Drs. Thomas Wilk and Steve Gimbel on balancing free speech and respect in humor.

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John Charles Simon

Three Keys to Mindfulness: Awareness, Attitude, and Values

What does a life well lived look like? It begins here.

previous day 8

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Willem Kuyken Ph.d

What to Say Back to “You’re the Worst Parent Ever”

Effective responses for parents to turn conflict into constructive communication

previous day 1

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Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.d

Shootings in America: The Psychology of it All

Shootings are carried out to bestow a feeling of significanceon the perpetrator.

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Arie W. Kruglanski Ph.d

A Matter of Time: The Impact of Time Perspectives on Health

Learn how individual perspectives of time can affect our overall well-being.

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Alice E. Schluger Ph.d

Fighting Too Much?

How to stop fighting so much in your relationship.

previous day 1

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Joel Block Ph.d

Intimate Terrorism and the Pattern of Coercive Control

Abuse is more than violence; it consists of tactics that entrap and confuse.

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Jason Whiting Ph.d

You Don't Need to Be Strong to Face Challenges

Being strong is not a healthy coping mechanism.

thursday 10

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Itai Ivtzan Ph.d

Do You Have a Highly Sensitive Child?

The newest research on sensitive children and what it means for parents.

thursday 9

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Cara Goodwin

Dealing With the Defense Mechanism of Projection

How to cope when someone accuses you of their behavior.

thursday 3

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Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.d

Is Bariatric Surgery Right for You?

Evaluating the impact of weight-loss surgery on mental health and nutrition.

thursday 10

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Leslie E. Korn Ph.d

The Power of Third Places in Effective Leadership

Learn how to enhance leadership and fulfillment through community connection.

thursday 10

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Laura Berger And Glen Tibaldeo

Preparing for the Inner Game of High Performance

An Olympian shares 4 mental imagery hacks for young athletes.

thursday 10

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Joanna Grover Lcsw

A Personalized Plan Is Key to Overcoming Substance Use

Individually tailored treatment makes a difference in recovery from addiction.

thursday 9

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Arnold M. Washton Ph.d

Infant Cognition and Crawling at Home

How your home floor design can boost your baby's development: 10 tips.

thursday 1

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Maithri Sivaraman

What's So Great About Hypnotherapy?

What hypnotherapy can do for you.

thursday 4

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Anna Katharina Schaffner Ph.d

The Power of Commitment

New studies reassess the risk surrounding cohabitation before marriage.

thursday 1

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Gregory Matos Psyd

The Decision to Connect with Donor-Related Siblings

Personal Perspective: Donor sibling relationships vary greatly.

thursday 10

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Lisa Schuman

Bored of Climate Change

Boredom hinders the call to action, but hope could be the remedy.

thursday 10

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James Danckert Ph.d

3 Questions to Overcome Your Biggest Fear

Learn what's more important than feeling afraid.

thursday 20

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Steven C. Hayes Ph.d

Does Your Kid Feel Loved by You?

Showing warmth ensures teens feel loved, even on high conflict days.

thursday 10

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John K. Coffey

What We Should Learn About Bullying From Trump's Shooter

Rather than targeting bullies for eradication, we should be focusing on victims.

thursday 10

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Izzy Kalman

The Importance of Mentors for Kids and Teens

For kids, people who believe in them can make a real difference.

thursday 1

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David Schwartz Lmft

Perimenopause: True or False?

The answers to these top perimenopause questions might surprise you.

thursday 8

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Georgia Witkin Ph.d

11 Signs That Your Partner Might Be Cheating On You

How to spot the most common methods most cheaters use to hide their affairs.

thursday 20

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Mark Travers Ph.d

3 Common Victim-Blaming Messages We Give Trauma Survivors

Assigning equal blame to the victim as to the one who mistreated them is common.

thursday 10

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Kaytee Gillis

Gut Reactions: The Silent Killer of Relationships

Managing fight, freeze, or flight responses can prevent relationship and career damage.

thursday 10

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Gleb Tsipursky Ph.d

“Cringe” and New Online Forms of Shame

How our online selves make us more vulnerable to public shame.

thursday 20

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Nicholas Balaisis Ph.d

Why Psychotherapists Don't Give Advice

Perfectionists have a love-hate relationship with advice in therapy.

thursday 20

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Leon Garber Lmhc

Fathers Suffer, Too: The Reality of Perinatal Mental Health

One in 10 fathers experiences postpartum depression.

thursday 2

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Erin O’Connor Ed.d

Tackling Burnout in Healthcare Professionals

The role of stigma and trauma in addiction and mental health professionals.

thursday 20

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Carolyn C. Ross M.d

Critical Thinking Is All About “Connecting the Dots”

Why memory is the missing piece in teaching critical thinking.

thursday 40

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Craig B. Barkacs Mba

I’m a Retirement Cliché, and I Like It!

Personal Perspective: Aging can be embraced and healthy.

thursday 40

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Diane N Solomon Ph.d

12 Ways to Manage Election Stress and Anxiety

Simple practices for easing worry and cultivating well-being.

17.07.2024 30

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Joyce Marter Lcpc

What Is a Serenity Box?

The sand tray is a mindful, sensory-soothing practice.

17.07.2024 30

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Jennifer Gerlach Lcsw

AI and the Velocity of Thought

Is genius a derivative of today's rapid cognitive capabilities?

17.07.2024 40

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John Nosta

5 Underrecognized Upsides of Self-Doubt

If you’re a “know-it-all,” complacency will impair your learning new things.

17.07.2024 30

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Leon F Seltzer Phd

The Cheater’s Guide to Meditating: Keep It Brief

Meditating for as little as five minutes can yield benefits.

17.07.2024 40

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Mariah G. Schug Ph.d

Are We Overusing the Term "Anxiety"?

Understanding stress vs. anxiety.

17.07.2024 40

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Leah Marone Lcsw

Can New Love Heal a Past Heartbreak?

Fear of failure can haunt people suffering from the grief of relationship loss.

17.07.2024 30

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Randi Gunther Ph.d

The Trope of the Disabled Con Artist

How the famine walls in Ireland mirror our contempt toward disability.

17.07.2024 30

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Debra Brause Psy.d

Challenges of Emotional Intimacy

Four levels of messiness.

17.07.2024 40

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Paul J Dunion Ed.d

3 Reasons Why Working From Home Isn’t as Easy as It Looks

In reality, the work-from-home life isn't as dreamy as it looks. Here's why.

17.07.2024 30

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Mark Travers Ph.d

Matrescence and the Challenge of Motherhood

Do you feel ambivalent about being a mother?

17.07.2024 30

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Corinne Masur Psy.d

Talking With Kids About Trump's Near-Assassination

Consider this expert advice on helping kids feel safe amid uncertainty.

17.07.2024 20

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Nancy J. Kislin

How to Navigate Our Differences

Five practical steps to enhance the understanding of our differences.

17.07.2024 20

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Gina Vild

Motherhood’s Hidden Journey: Impact on Maternal Health

Motherhood's transformative journey needs support for maternal health.

17.07.2024 20

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Sarah Abedi M.d

Are These Plant Molecules the Secret to Brain Health?

Why polyphenols are changing the conversation around nutrition for the brain.

17.07.2024 20

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Austin Perlmutter M.d

Do You Have a Friend Who Collects Grievances?

Grievance collectors can blindside you.

17.07.2024 20

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Barbara Greenberg Ph.d

Musical Hallucinations or a Phrogger Living in Your Attic?

Nearly 27% of people experience music hallucinations.

17.07.2024 20

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Lindsay Weisner Psy.d

Year-Round Accommodations for Neurodivergent Children

What parents of neurodivergent children should consider in seeking accommodation

17.07.2024 10

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Lisa Sheinhouse M.a

Stress Thickens the Blood

Chronic stress can shift the delicate balance toward clotting of the blood.

17.07.2024 10

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Lawson Wulsin M.d

Are You Cuddling Your Anxiety? The Dangers of Merely Coping

How our reactions to anxiety can erode decency, clarity, and integrity.

17.07.2024 10

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Friedemann Schaub M.d

An Interpretation of the Myth of Narcissus

Finally cracking the meaning of Narcissus.

17.07.2024 20

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Neel Burton M.a

One Is a Lonely Number, but Two Can Be as Bad as One

Why plurality, diversity, and sociality are so necessary.

17.07.2024 20

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David R Clawson M.d

Aging Gracefully: Everyone Is Replaceable

Personal Perspective: The thought "No one can replace me" can be a helpful sign.

17.07.2024 20

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Deborah L. Cabaniss M.d

How Cultural, Cognitive, and Narrative Biases Affect Us

Naming media biases, and our own, can help us maintain a cool head.

17.07.2024 20

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Ravi Chandra M.d

The Relational Hero’s Journey

Harnessing the monomyth to create profound relationship change.

17.07.2024 10

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Assael Romanelli Ph.d

ADHD in Early Adolescence: Challenges and Opportunities

12 ways to help your 11- to 14-year-old with ADHD build resilience and strength

17.07.2024 10

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Dona Matthews Ph.d

What Happens to Old Friends With New Personal Growth?

As you get healthier, you may need to leave unhealthy relationships behind.

17.07.2024 10

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Josh Gressel Ph.d

The Most Helpful Thing We Can Do for a Grieving Friend

Personal Perspective: Helping a grieving friend starts with showing up.

17.07.2024 10

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Jessica Fein

A Sibling’s Narrative of Recovery From Addiction and Loss

How a woman was psychologically affected by her brother's drinking problem

17.07.2024 10

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Patricia R Olsen

The Healing Power of Pop Culture Communities

Exploring fandom through community, creativity, and mental well-being.

17.07.2024 20

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Michele Leno Ph.d

AI Chatbots for Mental Health: Opportunities and Limitations

Can AI chatbots truly provide empathetic and secure mental health support?

17.07.2024 10

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Laura J. Petracek Ph.d

Repairing Family Patterns in Romantic Relationships

How to repair, instead of repeat, family relationship patterns.

17.07.2024 10

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Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.d

Is There Satisfaction in Consensual Nonmonogamy?

A look at polyamory and open relationships and whether they work.

17.07.2024 20

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Kari Rusnak

Bridging the Gap: Addressing Political Alienation

What are the roots and remedies of political alienation?

17.07.2024 20

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Nigel R. Bairstow Ph.d

The Evolving Landscape of Addiction and Where Processed Food Fits

The landscape of addictions is changing.

17.07.2024 20

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Nicole Avena Ph.d

Evidence-Based Care as the Remedy for “Suicidal Blackmail”

Personal Perspective: Evidenced-based care for suicidal risk has become a professional imperative.

17.07.2024 10

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David A. Jobes Ph.d

How to Wire Your Brain for Instant Inspiration

Three keys to activate the science of creativity.

16.07.2024 1

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Nicole Byers Ph.d

The Fate of Children With Psychopathic Mothers

Physical abuse, emotional turmoil and manipulation by psychopathic mothers.

16.07.2024 40

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Winifred Rule

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