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Even if They Say They're Fine, College Kids May Struggle
Your college student says they're fine, but are they really? Here's what parents need to know about hidden struggles, mental health, and how to actually help.read more .
by: (Rob Danzman NCC, LCMHC)
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Is Your Skin Picking a Sign of BFRB or BDD?
Not all body-focused behaviors are the same. This post breaks down the key differences between BFRBs and BDD and why getting it right matters for treatment.read more .
by: (Marla W. Deibler Psy.D., ABPP)
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The Real Scandal Isn’t the Affair—It’s Our Reaction
When a CEO's alleged affair went viral, the real scandal wasn't the betrayal—it was our reaction. A psychologist unpacks infidelity, outrage, and the cost of public shame. read more .
by: (Rachel Needle Psy.D.)
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When the More Knowledgeable Other Isn’t Human
What if your child’s next learning breakthrough came from a machine? Discover how AI is quietly stepping into the role of teacher, tutor, and guide.read more .
by: (Jessica Koehler Ph.D.)
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Choosing the Right Therapy Dog
Thinking about developing your pup as a therapy dog? Breed can help, but temperament and training are the most vital factors. read more .
by: (Elizabeth Ruegg DSW, LCSW)
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The Psychology of Mental Health Memes
Mental health memes validate complex experiences and help people feel less alone.read more .
by: (Duygu Balan LPCC)
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An Unexpected Way for Pets to Improve Your Relationship
What if couples struggling with connection could look toward the acceptance and forgiveness they show to their pets for answers?read more .
by: (Suzanne B. Phillips, Psy.D., ABPP)
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How to Perform a Regret Audit
If you died tomorrow, what would you regret? A single question might just change how you live today. The regret audit is your wake-up call.read more .
by: (Jordan Grumet M.D.)
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When Trauma Calls: Opportunities for Healing
When old hurts resurface, it's too easy not to notice and catastrophize what is currently the issue. But you can address the original hurt.read more .
by: (Paul J Dunion Ed.D.)
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How to Ignite the Preschooler's Brain
Preschool years are a period of rapid brain development. By age 5, children's brains are approximately 90 percent of adult-sized brains. How to boost young children's brain growth.read more .
by: (Judy Willis M.D., M.Ed.)
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7 Ways to Cope with Uncertainty
Self-talk phrases can help you manage the unknowns.read more .
by: (Alice Boyes Ph.D.)
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When a Parent’s Scandal Goes Public
What to say to a child when their parent is caught in a public scandal. You can respond with honesty, love, and strength when kids are exposed to adult mistakes made public.read more .
by: (Atara Malach M.A., PCC)
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What Do Children and Parents With Misophonia Really Think?
What should the priorities be in misophonia treatment, research, and advocacy? Find out what a group of parents and their children expressed in this qualitative study. read more .
by: (Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC)
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Are You Serial Fixing the Emotional Baggage of Others?
If you feel drained from fixing others, you can support them with empathy, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim your energy without losing yourself.read more .
by: (Leah Marone LCSW)
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Borderline Personality Resistance to Emotional Regulation
Do you give in to the temper tantrums of those with borderline personality disorder? If so, you are making the situation worse.read more .
by: (Daniel S. Lobel Ph.D.)
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The Emotional Weight You Weren’t Meant to Carry
Discover the hidden pattern of Serial fixing and why caring too much can cost your well-being and how to reclaim your balance.read more .
by: (Leah Marone LCSW)
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How to Talk Through a Child's Worries About War
War is raging, and kids can feel their parents' tension when they discuss it. When children get scared, here's how to talk with them about it. read more .
by: (Elena Lister, MD and Michael Schwartzman, Ph.D., ABPP)
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Micro-Trance States: Self-Hypnosis in Everyday Life
We are so used to the visual images and self-talk that occupy our lives that it becomes cognitive wallpaper. Think of it as self-hypnosis. Paying attention can be very useful.read more .
by: (Lloyd Glauberman Ph.D.)
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What If Your Best Work Happens Outside Your Field?
According to economics, curiosity is the smartest move you can make. Marginal value theory shows that exploring new ideas offers better returns than staying in one lane. read more .
by: (T. Alexander Puutio Ph.D.)
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Why Do Dog Breeds With Genetic Problems Become Popular?
Popular “flat-faced” dogs like French bulldogs suffer from a host of genetic disorders. New research shows the public and even owners prefer less extreme versions of these breeds. read more .
by: (Hal Herzog Ph.D.)
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Understanding Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome
In a time of increasing cannabis acceptance and use, cannabis hyperemesis syndrome has emerged. While relatively rare, total cessation of cannabis is the only known treatment.read more .
by: (Kenneth R. Weinberg M.D.)
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The C-PTSD Inner Critic: Chronic Shame and Self-Blame
Unmask the inner critic in C-PTSD. Learn how trauma fuels chronic shame—and how to change the narrative. Reclaim your voice with compassion and evidence-based treatments.
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by: (Fabiana Franco Ph.D.)
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Are You Parenting an Adult or Still Raising a Child?
There's a fine line between loving, growth-oriented support and lifelong training wheels. Are you crossing that line?read more .
by: (Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D.)
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Innovation from the Barber’s Chair
Tom Chapman lost a friend to suicide. As a barber, he wondered how he could possibly help others. It has now become his life mission.read more .
by: (John McCarthy Ph.D.)
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Nature's Medicine Is Right Outside Your Door
In this guest post, Bridget A. Lyons shares how connecting with nature allies offers mental relief from the daily grind, improves our functioning, and expands our sense of awe. read more .
by: (Ariella Cook-Shonkoff, MFT)
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Unlock Your Potential With the Power of Belief
Beliefs aren't truths, they're tools. Choose ones that empower you, like Olympian Michelle Roark did, and upgrade those that hold you back. read more .
by: (Nir Eyal)
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Only the Shamed Shame
Credibility and honesty dissolve in shaming labels. Negative labels kill relationships and serve as weapons in culture wars. No person or group can be reduced to a label.read more .
by: (Steven Stosny, Ph.D.)
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Some Preliminary Ideas for DSM-6
As the American Psychiatric Association begins planning for the next version of DSM, the field faces a critical decision between truth and pragmatism. read more .
by: (Mark L. Ruffalo M.S.W., D.Psa.)
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Guilt Isn’t the Enemy
Guilt evolved to protect social bonds and promote cooperation. When managed well, it helps us grow. When distorted, it can become toxic. Use it, but don’t get lost in it. read more .
by: (Sam Goldstein Ph.D.)
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The Kiss-Cam Couple and the Psychology of Affairs
It was a Coldplay concert, not a Motel 6. Why cheat in public? The truth about infidelity, emotional disconnection, and the hidden reasons people stray.read more .
by: (Nicole K. McNichols Ph.D.)
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