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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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A Cause of Erectile Dysfunction That We are Ignoring
The sexual risks facing men who spray pesticides on our farms, homes, and lawns.read more .
by: (Marianne Brandon Ph.D.)
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How to Find Meaning in Uncertain Times
Reconnecting with purpose doesn’t require a big mission. Through small, daily choices aligned with your values, you can live with more meaning, direction, and joy.read more .
by: (Friedemann Schaub M.D., Ph.D.)
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Homeless Black Men and Psychiatric Emergency Settings
The Supreme Court’s ruling in "City of Grants Pass v. Johnson" not only criminalizes homelessness but also weaponizes a mental health system already biased against Black men.read more .
by: (Jewel Woods MSW)
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How Family Dynamics Shape Workplace Culture
What if the roots of your workplace culture lie in your boss’s childhood? Early family dynamics can shape leadership styles and working environments.
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by: (Gurnek Bains Ph.D.)
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Therapists Can Help Build Villages in Our World of Consumer Culture
Therapists help clients heal, but culture unravels it. It’s taken our villages and stolen our parents. It sells false belonging. It’s time for therapists to lead the way back.
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by: (Carl Nassar Ph.D., LPC. )
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From Freud’s Couch to AI Algorithms
Psychological testing has evolved from Freud to AI and eye tracking. Technology adds depth, but theory and ethics must guide its use to ensure meaningful and equitable diagnoses.
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by: (Sam Goldstein Ph.D.)
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The Weaponization of Psychological Labels in Relationships
As the language of psychology has become more integrated into everyday conversations, I hear more and more examples of "label weaponization." There's a better way to communicate.read more .
by: (David B. Wexler Ph.D.)
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Deification as a Risk Factor for AI-Associated Psychosis
Deification and immersion may be driving anecdotal reports of AI-associated psychosis.read more .
by: (Joe Pierre M.D.)
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Synchronicity and Rethinking 'Evidence-Based' Therapy
In psychotherapy, inexplicable events can break through defenses and deepen healing.
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by: (Helen Marlo, Ph.D.)
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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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Two Siblings, Same Parents, Entirely Different Experiences
A Personal Perspective: Have you (and your siblings) assumed that having the same parents means having the same childhood? read more .
by: (Joan K. Peters Ph.D.)
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The Self-Esteem Trap: Why Chasing Confidence Fails
Tired of the self-esteem rollercoaster? Discover why chasing confidence backfires—and how compassionate self-awareness can give you unshakeable self-worth.read more .
by: (Leslie Becker-Phelps Ph.D.)
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Broken: The Neuropsychology of Loss
Loss is inevitable. We know this. How do we deal with it neuropsychologically?
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by: (Shirley M. Mueller M.D.)
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How to Stop Yourself From Spiraling
Stop spiraling. Three steps may help you detach and take a step back so you can look at the big picture and get some relief. read more .
by: (Erin Leonard Ph.D.)
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High Sensitivity Is Not Autism
Though sometimes mistakenly thought to be the same, autism and high sensitivity are two distinct phenomena with important differences.read more .
by: (Erin Bulluss, Ph.D., and Rachel Samson, M.Psych)
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2 Reasons Why Lasting Love Starts With True Friendship
Why calling your partner your best friend is more meaningful than you'd think.read more .
by: (Mark Travers Ph.D.)
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Find Your Dating Why: 6 Key Motivations for Seeking Love
Dating isn't just about who or how, but why. New research points to 6 key reasons people seek love and why your “why” matters, because not all reasons for love are created equal.read more .
by: (Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. Ph.D.)
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Two Little Words Can Make a Big Difference in a Relationship
Find out how to disagree without being disagreeable.read more .
by: (Jeffrey S. Nevid, Ph.D., ABPP)
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When There Is Nothing More to Do, There Is Still a Lot to Do
Even when a cure is no longer possible, care is. Discover how animal hospice can help you bring comfort, love, and meaning to your pet’s final chapter.read more .
by: (Jessica Pierce Ph.D.)
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