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How Much Do You Trust Expert Opinion?
Personal Perspective: You may be, understandably, sceptical of ‘authority opinion’; but you certainly should heed ‘expert interpretation.’read more .
by: (Christopher Dwyer Ph.D.)
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Emotional Reactions to Tardive Dyskinesia
Personal Perspective: I was self-conscious about having tardive dyskinesia symptoms in my first job after my last hospitalization. However, I got my first promotion.read more .
by: (Sarah Merritt Ryan)
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Prep Meets Improv: A Toolkit for Introverts
Feel awkward when put on the spot? Learn how preparation and improv together help introverts speak up with calm, clarity, and confidence—on their own terms.read more .
by: (Nancy Ancowitz)
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Caring for an Elderly, Difficult Parent at a Time of Transition
Personal Perspective: Caring for an aging parent is no small feat. It's even more challenging when the relationship has been a struggle and your parent has mental health issues.read more .
by: (Franne Sippel Ed.D., LP)
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The Surprising Secret Lives of Playful, Singing, Savvy Seals
Alix Morris' "A Year With the Seals" is a love letter to these charismatic, imperiled beings and an exploration of the effects of our intrusions into diverse, fragile ecosystems. read more .
by: (Marc Bekoff Ph.D.)
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Raising Socially Conscious Youth
In today's society, many youth are drawn to social movements and activism. Here are 5 science-based, practical strategies for supporting your child's civic engagement.read more .
by: (Erlanger A. Turner Ph.D.)
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How to Talk to Someone About an Eating Disorder
Eating disorders can be hard to recognize and harder to discuss. Here's how to speak up with care, reduce shame, and support someone who may be struggling.read more .
by: (Giulia Suro Ph.D.)
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Ikigai: A Compass You Can Use to Navigate Challenging Times
During times of uncertainty, ikigai provides stability and guidance, serving as a compass with four points, which directs us on a path to personal agency and hope.read more .
by: (Debra M. Kawahara Ph.D.)
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How to Improve Sleep Among Long-Term Care Residents
As the world population ages, medical researchers are looking for ways to help community-dwelling residents get better sleep.read more .
by: (The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research)
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I Was Unqualified and Clueless, and Got Hired Anyway
Landing a job I had no business getting at 16 taught me the powerful secret to finding remarkable talent in the most unexpected places. read more .
by: (Nir Bashan)
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How Much Is Too Much Screen Time for Children Below Age 5?
Parents of young children can fall prey to the hype of “educational” media. But the benefits of play and social interaction far outweigh screen gains for young children.read more .
by: (APA Division 15)
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What If I Still Want to Be a Perfectionist?
Absolute perfectionism is the flawed belief that we need to be perfect everywhere, all of the time, and to everyone, whereas relative perfectionism offers a healthier alternative.read more .
by: (Leon Garber LMHC)
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Why You Should Exercise Your Freedom to Read
Author Roseanna White shares her perspective, through the lens of historical events, on why we should exercise our freedom to read.read more .
by: (Heather Rose Artushin LISW-CP)
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Phobia in the Age of Existential Dread
While exposure is the most effective way to deal with phobias, it's also important to learn how to cope with existential thoughts and feelings that might be fueling those fears. read more .
by: (Jennifer L Keluskar Ph.D.)
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Writing What Haunts Us and Refusing the Tidy Narrative
What if the stories we are given about birth and healing aren’t enough? How do we write about birth trauma without smoothing its edges or turning pain into performance?read more .
by: (Melissa Rampelli Ph.D.)
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Vicarious Trauma and Survivor Guilt in Kerrville
After caring for individuals in Kerrville after the catastrophic floods, some of the psychological impacts observed included vicarious trauma and survivor's guilt. read more .
by: (Ruth E. Stitt M.S., M.Div., LPCS)
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What About Feedback? A Gift or a Deal-Breaker?
Learn when and how to give feedback so it helps, not harms, your relationships, your team, and your impact.read more .
by: (Tony Daloisio Ph.D.)
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Just Another Day in the Gym: Maltreatment in Youth Sports
Personal Perspective: Emotional abuse was a prevalent, yet unrecognized and unnamed, part of growing up in youth sports in the '80s and '90s. It continues today.read more .
by: (Monica Vilhauer Ph.D.)
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The Benefits and Downsides of Fitting In
What drives the urge to fit in, and what are the drawbacks and dangers of aligning with and conforming to group dynamics?read more .
by: (Monica Vermani C. Psych.)
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Stand Up for Mental Health with David Granirer
The strategic use of humor ended a woman’s fear of flying and turned a schizophrenic man into a confident public speaker. The founder of Stand Up For Mental Health tells you how.read more .
by: (Nichole Force M.A.)
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Think Like a Detective, Write Like a Scientist
Tackling complex puzzles requires a different set of skills than simple writing tasks. Borrowing the non-linear techniques detectives use to organize data can help.read more .
by: (Nancy Darling Ph.D.)
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Why Do Women View Pornography?
The myth is that women abhor pornography. But a recent study shows that some women say they learn valuable sexual lessons from porn, even when they hate how it portrays women. read more .
by: (Michael Castleman M.A.)
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3 Reasons We Dismiss Cops Who Deny Rumors
Cops deny that serial killers are loose in New England and Texas, but the rumors persist. Here's why.read more .
by: (Katherine Ramsland Ph.D.)
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How Social Media and Cultural Pressure Are Harming Our Girls
Examine the forces behind social stress and find out how we can help our daughters handle the comparison and rejection they're confronted with every day.read more .
by: (Donna Jackson Nakazawa)
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Paying Attention to Your Dog Improves Your Emotional State
Data shows that dogs are much more likely to improve our psychological well-being if we actually focus our attention on them in a mindful way.read more .
by: (Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC)
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What TV’s Most Neurotic Character Can Teach Us
The classic TV series "Seinfeld" introduced perhaps the most neurotic character in television history: George Costanza. We can learn a lot from his often anxiety-driven behavior.read more .
by: (Phil Lane MSW, LCSW)
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Nature Connectedness and Chronic Illness
Exposure to nature provides physical and mental health benefits. Learn more about how to develop your own "nature connectedness." read more .
by: (Katie Willard Virant MSW, JD, LCSW)
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It’s Time to Clean Up the Dark Triad’s Dirty Dozen
The Dark Triad in personality, that nasty blend of narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism, is revealed in new research to be its own brand of antagonism.read more .
by: (Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP)
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What Workplace Psychological Safety Means and Doesn't mean
Feeling free to speak comfortably has benefits for employees and organizations.read more .
by: (Victor Lipman MBA)
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A New Approach to Naturalism
Physicalism tries to reduce everything to matter. Extended naturalism offers a richer approach that includes mind, meaning, morality, and modality as genuine phenomena.read more .
by: (Gregg Henriques Ph.D.)
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