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I'm Jealous of My Autistic Son

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Susan Senator

Unlock Creative Brilliance: The Power of the Unknown

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Laura Berger And Glen Tibaldeo

Putting "Partner" Into the Term "Romantic Partner"

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Glenn Geher Ph.d

The Practice of Self-Love: A Gift to Your Mind and Soul

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Nicole A. Tetreault Ph.d

5 Ways to Survive Days That Your Normal Routine Is a Struggle

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Alice Boyes Ph.d

Advice for More Accurate ADHD Diagnosis

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Anthony D. Smith Lmhc

Your Totally Legal Not-So-Secret Performance Enhancer

Your Totally Legal Not-So-Secret Performance Enhancer

Mental Reps: What they are and how to use them.

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Margaret Smith Ph.d

Celebrating Strong, Independent Men

Celebrating Strong, Independent Men

Honoring men who build, lead, and inspire in an era of disengagement.

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Nafees Alam Ph.d

Symbolic Triggers and Fixed Action Patterns in Humans

Symbolic Triggers and Fixed Action Patterns in Humans

Symbols activate imprinted archetypes, shaping emotions, identity, and actions.

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Tahir Rahman M.d

"Delulu" and Defensive Pessimism Are Harmful Strategies

Why we don't always need to lie to ourselves to cope with anxiety.

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Leon Garber Lmhc

The Hidden Impact of Appreciation

The Hidden Impact of Appreciation

The small gestures that foster happiness, connection, and motivation.

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Janelle E. Wells

Building a Better Healthcare System to Make a Healthier America

Building a Better Healthcare System to Make a Healthier America

On the importance of ensuring all can access the care they need.

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Sandro Galea M.d

Why Is the Dating Scene So Bleak?

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Christine B. L. Adams M.d

3 Ways to Declutter Your Life

Believe decluttering is just a way to tidy up? Think again.

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Mark Travers Ph.d

Trans Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Brain Disorders

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Shireen Jeejeebhoy

Revisiting the Power of Weak Ties

Revisiting the Power of Weak Ties

How AI and social media may reshape our connections and opportunities.

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Jessica Koehler Ph.d

Therapy Through the Ages: From 2015 to 2035

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Thomas Rutledge Ph.d

The Price Tag of Infertility Treatment

The Price Tag of Infertility Treatment

When fertility treatments cost more than hope, who gets to pursue parenthood?

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S. Fenella Das Gupta Ph.d

Anxiety and Depression in an Unstable World

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Cooperriis Healing Community

Beyond Stereotypes: Black Muslim Representation

It's always a good time to celebrate diverse Black identities across Canada.

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Monnica T Williams Ph.d

Social Anxiety in the Streets, Sexual Anxiety in the Sheets

Social Anxiety in the Streets, Sexual Anxiety in the Sheets

Sexual anxiety is social anxiety—how to break the cycle and build confidence.

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Chamin Ajjan Lcsw

Why Are People Drawn to Extremist Cults?

Why Are People Drawn to Extremist Cults?

Discovering the roots of extremism in childhood.

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Diane E Dreher Ph.d

AI’s Fleeting Mind and the Soft Problem of Consciousness

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John Nosta

The Influence of Color and Sound on Esport Performance

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Phil Birch

How to Listen to Your Body

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Claire Plumbly Clinpsyd

How Are You at Remembering Names? You Should Know This!

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Nick Morgan Ph.d

How to Say "I Think You Should Talk to a Therapist"

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Myron Nelson Lcpc

Your Own Worst Enemy? 3 Destructive Habits Keeping You Stuck

Your Own Worst Enemy? 3 Destructive Habits Keeping You Stuck

How you may be unknowingly blocking your own success—and what to do about it.

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Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.d

5 Tips for Building Resilience in Adolescents and Teens

Resilience isn’t built alone—parents and supporters play an important part.

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Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Ed.d

A Good Boss Attracts and Retains the Best Employees

A Good Boss Attracts and Retains the Best Employees

The most important factor in employee retention today is strong leadership.

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Bruce Tulgan

How Can Forgiving Someone Else Build My Own Self-Esteem?

Forgiveness often confers benefits on those doing the forgiving. Here's why.

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Robert Enright Ph.d

Surrounded by Idiots!

Surrounded by Idiots!

How to deal with badly behaved people at work.

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Andy Lopata

Conversational Misogyny: What You Need to Know

Conversational Misogyny: What You Need to Know

How ordinary speech can reinforce gendered expectations—and what to do about it.

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Berit Brogaard D.m.sci

What's Behind the Inaccessibility of Mental Health Services

What's Behind the Inaccessibility of Mental Health Services

Despite laws to improve mental health insurance, there's little improvement.

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Judith L. Herman

Will Conspiracy Gain Momentum With Less Moderation?

Will Conspiracy Gain Momentum With Less Moderation?

Exploring the effects of social media platforms changing the ways they moderate.

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The Open Minds Foundation

Dispelling Myths About ERP for OCD

Dispelling Myths About ERP for OCD

Misunderstandings and misinformation about exposure and response prevention

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Brian Thompson Ph.d

The Adjacent Possible Theory: Love Is a Hike

The Adjacent Possible Theory: Love Is a Hike

Personal Perspective: Love is not a happily-ever-after fairytale, it takes work.

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Susannah And Nathan Furr

The Effects of Gaming on Kids: Aggression and Language

The Effects of Gaming on Kids: Aggression and Language

Exploring gaming’s influence on aggression, empathy, and language in children.

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Ankita Guchait Mbpss

Sense of Belonging in College: Hard to Find, Hard to Measure

A call to action on assessing a key contributor to student well-being: belonging

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Tim Bono Ph.d

Bipolar Meds Not Working? Get Your Thyroid Checked!

Bipolar Meds Not Working? Get Your Thyroid Checked!

A low thyroid hormone level can prevent mood medications from being effective.

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Francis M. Mondimore M.d

Remembering Voletta Wallace, Mother of Rapper Biggie Smalls

Remembering Voletta Wallace, Mother of Rapper Biggie Smalls

She kept her son's memory alive while urging police to solve his murder.

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Crime

How Many Men Have Ever Faked an Orgasm?

How Many Men Have Ever Faked an Orgasm?

Research finds that a surprisingly large number of men have faked orgasms.

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Justin J. Lehmiller Ph.d

You Can’t Change Others—Only Yourself

You Can’t Change Others—Only Yourself

Why it's hard to accept this truth and how to focus on yourself

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Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.d

Why Humility is Key to a Leader’s Success

Why Humility is Key to a Leader’s Success

What is meant by “leader humility”?

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Ronald E. Riggio Ph.d

Life's Challenges: Choosing Growth Over Despair

Life's Challenges: Choosing Growth Over Despair

Change your thinking, change your life.

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Robert Puff Ph.d

Why It's Hard to Let Go of Stereotypes

Research shows the difficulties in changing stereotypes—even with disconfirming evidence.

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Barbara Blatchley Ph.d

"The Midnight Library": Pondering the Roads Not Taken

A recent novel suggests a path for exploring and challenging our life choices.

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Elisabeth J. Lamotte Licsw

Why Joy Matters More Than Happiness, for Both Kids and Adults

Why Joy Matters More Than Happiness, for Both Kids and Adults

Realistic steps for helping your kids cultivate a joyful state of being.

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Amir Levine Ph.d

What Can Help Teachers Intervene in Anti-LGBTQ Harassment?

What Can Help Teachers Intervene in Anti-LGBTQ Harassment?

Survey of teachers show the importance of school culture in LGBTQ bullying.

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Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.d

Why and How People Resist Inclusion in the Workplace

Why and How People Resist Inclusion in the Workplace

Denial and disengagement can hinder attempts to promote workplace belonging.

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Lauren Florko Ph.d