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KIERKEGAARD, FREEDOM, AND THE PSYCHOLOGY OF LOVE

Finn Janning Ph.D. on November 27, 2024 in Philosophies in Psychology

How Søren Kierkegaard’s philosophy of love and freedom offers a timeless guide
to breaking free from societal pressures and finding authentic connection.

How Søren Kierkegaard’s philosophy of love and freedom offers a timeless guide
to breaking free from societal pressures and finding authentic connection.

POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION


HELPING WOMEN NAVIGATE POSTPARTUM MENTAL HEALTH

Kaja Perina on November 26, 2024 in Brainstorm

There’s never been more treatment and research focused on women with postpartum
mental health disorders such as postpartum depression and childbirth-related
PTSD.

There’s never been more treatment and research focused on women with postpartum
mental health disorders such as postpartum depression and childbirth-related
PTSD.

SOCIAL MEDIA


WILL BANNING SOCIAL MEDIA MAKE YOUNGSTERS SAFE AND HEALTHY?

Phil Reed D.Phil. on November 26, 2024 in Digital World, Real World

Psychological research suggests that banning something can make people behave in
unexpected and often counterproductive ways.

Psychological research suggests that banning something can make people behave in
unexpected and often counterproductive ways.

DEMENTIA


THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MUSIC AND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

Barbara Koltuska-Haskin, Ph.D. on November 26, 2024 in How My Brain Works

Brain structures linked to musical memory remain mostly undamaged by the
disease.

Brain structures linked to musical memory remain mostly undamaged by the
disease.


NEWS

Is It a Good Idea to Flatter a Narcissist? 23 hours
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GASLIGHTING


4 WAYS TO AVOID UNINTENTIONALLY GASLIGHTING OTHERS

Mark Travers Ph.D. on November 27, 2024 in Social Instincts

If you're in the wrong, accountability trumps defensiveness. Here's how the
latter can lead to unintentional gaslighting.

If you're in the wrong, accountability trumps defensiveness. Here's how the
latter can lead to unintentional gaslighting.

PARENTING


I’M NOT LYING: THIS IS THE WORST PARENTING HACK EVER

Robyn Koslowitz Ph.D. on November 27, 2024 in Targeted Parenting

Using ChatGPT to lie to kids is the newest social media "parenting hack."
Parenting by lying is always a bad idea—and it also deprives us of important
teaching opportunities.

Using ChatGPT to lie to kids is the newest social media "parenting hack."
Parenting by lying is always a bad idea—and it also deprives us of important
teaching opportunities.

VAPING


VAPING VS SMOKING: WHAT ARE THE ACTUAL HEALTH DIFFERENCES?

Aaron Weiner Ph.D., ABPP on November 27, 2024 in A Change in Mentality

Think vaping is safe? Think again: let's get real about the hidden risks of
vaping, both direct and second-hand, and why we need to change our mentality
about vaping.

Think vaping is safe? Think again: let's get real about the hidden risks of
vaping, both direct and second-hand, and why we need to change our mentality
about vaping.

RELATIONSHIPS


PASS THE TURKEY—AND PUT DOWN THE PHONE

Yanet Vanegas Psy.D. on November 27, 2024 in It’s Not Just About the Food

Struggling to get teens to unplug this Thanksgiving? Discover simple,
research-backed tips to balance screen time and create meaningful family
connections around the table.

Struggling to get teens to unplug this Thanksgiving? Discover simple,
research-backed tips to balance screen time and create meaningful family
connections around the table.

CAREER


MENTORING IN THE MODERN WORLD

Andy Lopata on November 27, 2024 in Connected Leadership

Approaches to mentoring need to be more considered, responding to the needs and
expectations of individual mentees rather than taking a catch-all approach.

Approaches to mentoring need to be more considered, responding to the needs and
expectations of individual mentees rather than taking a catch-all approach.

GRATITUDE


THE SURPRISING PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL BENEFITS OF GRATITUDE

Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D. on November 27, 2024 in
Happy Together

Want to reap the rich rewards of gratitude but don’t know where to start? Here
are three steps you can start taking right away to enhance your well-being.

Want to reap the rich rewards of gratitude but don’t know where to start? Here
are three steps you can start taking right away to enhance your well-being.

PSYCHIATRY


PSYCHIATRISTS SUFFER TOO

Rafa Euba on November 27, 2024 in You Are Not Meant To Be Happy

Mental health professionals are moved by the same emotions as their patients.

Mental health professionals are moved by the same emotions as their patients.

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR


THE EDGE OF SENTIENCE: WHY DRAWING LINES IS SO DIFFICULT

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on November 27, 2024 in Animal Emotions

Jonathan Birch offers a riveting view of the biodiversity of feelings and asks
readers to think deeply about who/what is and isn't sentient, including animals,
plants and machines.

Jonathan Birch offers a riveting view of the biodiversity of feelings and asks
readers to think deeply about who/what is and isn't sentient, including animals,
plants and machines.

DECISION-MAKING


DO WE MAKE BETTER CHOICES WHEN IT'S ALL ABOUT US?

Patricia Lockwood, Ph.D., and Jo Cutler, Ph.D. on November 27, 2024 in The
Helpful Brain

Every day we make choices that affect us and choices that affect others. New
research using animal behaviour reveals which we are better at and how choices
link to autistic traits.

Every day we make choices that affect us and choices that affect others. New
research using animal behaviour reveals which we are better at and how choices
link to autistic traits.

OCD


A NEW APPROACH TO OCD TREATMENT

Michael Alcee Ph.D. on November 27, 2024 in Live Life Creatively

How can I take my OCD treatment to a new level? I-CBT leads the way.

How can I take my OCD treatment to a new level? I-CBT leads the way.

BODY IMAGE


THIS THANKSGIVING, BE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR BODY

Charlotte Markey Ph.D. on November 26, 2024 in Smart People Don’t Diet

Focusing on the qualities of our bodies that we are grateful for can enhance our
body image.

Focusing on the qualities of our bodies that we are grateful for can enhance our
body image.

PARENTING


WHY MAKING PLAYDATES IS MORE CRITICAL NOW THAN EVER

Pamela D. Brown Ph.D. on November 26, 2024 in School Culture

Playdates provide ideal opportunities for children to develop social skills,
foster trust, and build connections through unstructured play, even with simple,
short interactions.

Playdates provide ideal opportunities for children to develop social skills,
foster trust, and build connections through unstructured play, even with simple,
short interactions.

STRESS


HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR PARTNER WITH ELECTION-RELATED STRESS

Jessica L. Borelli Ph.D. on November 26, 2024 in Thriving

Are emotions running high in your home post-election? You're not alone, but
we've got solutions.

Are emotions running high in your home post-election? You're not alone, but
we've got solutions.

DIET


NATIONAL TRENDS IN OBESITY AND HOW IT AFFECTS THE BRAIN

Gary Wenk Ph.D. on November 26, 2024 in Your Brain on Food

States with the lowest number of high school and college graduates also have the
highest percentage of obese citizens. This trend has serious national
consequences.

States with the lowest number of high school and college graduates also have the
highest percentage of obese citizens. This trend has serious national
consequences.

SEX


9 COMMON REASONS YOU DON’T DESIRE SEX LIKE YOU USED TO

Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on November 26, 2024 in Modern Sex

There’s a lot about sexual desire we aren’t taught. As a result, we don’t have
realistic expectations for our libido over time.

There’s a lot about sexual desire we aren’t taught. As a result, we don’t have
realistic expectations for our libido over time.

Feature


HOW TO BUILD CONFIDENCE

Stop Comparing Yourself

MEDIA


DO TV AND MOVIES IMPACT REAL-WORLD BEHAVIORS?

Tamim Mobayed MA on November 26, 2024 in Emotional Behavior, Behavioral Emotions

Media content has been shown to shape diverse behavior, sometimes incidentally
and at other times intentionally.

Media content has been shown to shape diverse behavior, sometimes incidentally
and at other times intentionally.

MINDFULNESS


5 PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS FOR GETTING OUT OF A FUNK

Chris Prange-Morgan M.A., MSW on November 26, 2024 in Full Catastrophe Parenting

Life's challenges got you down? Here are five ideas that can help.

Life's challenges got you down? Here are five ideas that can help.

RELATIONSHIPS


THE BEST RESPONSE TO "I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT THIS"

Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on November 26, 2024 in Liking the Child You Love

Your partner’s words can sometimes feel like a door slammed shut, but
understanding the reasons behind the silence can help you both move forward.

Your partner’s words can sometimes feel like a door slammed shut, but
understanding the reasons behind the silence can help you both move forward.

FRIENDS


FEELING HOMESICK?

Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. on November 26, 2024 in Lifetime Connections

Homesickness can be experienced at any age and it can impact performance,
belonging, and well-being. Here are suggestions for coping with a variety of
forms.

Homesickness can be experienced at any age and it can impact performance,
belonging, and well-being. Here are suggestions for coping with a variety of
forms.

GRIEF


HOW TO COPE WITH DEVASTATING LOSS

Loren Soeiro, Ph.D. ABPP on November 26, 2024 in I Hear You

It's painful—physically and mentally—to lose someone you love, and you may need
a long time to recover. Take better care of yourself by following these
suggestions.

It's painful—physically and mentally—to lose someone you love, and you may need
a long time to recover. Take better care of yourself by following these
suggestions.

COGNITIVE DISSONANCE


COULD COGNITIVE DISSONANCE CAUSE OR COUNTER VOTERS' REMORSE?

Travis Langley Ph.D. on November 26, 2024 in Beyond Heroes and Villains

While some voters double down on supporting the candidate they voted for, others
report buyer's remorse as consequences unfold. Might cognitive dissonance yield
both outcomes?

While some voters double down on supporting the candidate they voted for, others
report buyer's remorse as consequences unfold. Might cognitive dissonance yield
both outcomes?

STRESS


CONQUERING HOLIDAY MONEY STRESS

Joyce Marter LCPC on November 26, 2024 in Mental Wealth

Holiday financial stress is real, but it doesn’t have to rule your season. Learn
to reflect, reframe, set limits, and find joy without overspending.

Holiday financial stress is real, but it doesn’t have to rule your season. Learn
to reflect, reframe, set limits, and find joy without overspending.

FORGIVENESS


GIVING OURSELVES GRACE

Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers Ph.D., ABPP on November 26, 2024 in Eating Together,
Being Together

This Thanksgiving, let's give ourselves grace, a process like Crème Brûlée: We
break through a chiseled exterior to a lighter, more forgiving space.


This Thanksgiving, let's give ourselves grace, a process like Crème Brûlée: We
break through a chiseled exterior to a lighter, more forgiving space.


COMPASSION FATIGUE


COMPASSION FATIGUE VS. VICARIOUS TRAUMA: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Mia Barnes on November 26, 2024 in Brain Boost

Discover the key differences between compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma and
learn how these emotional challenges impact caregivers and trauma professionals.


Discover the key differences between compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma and
learn how these emotional challenges impact caregivers and trauma professionals.


PARENTING


THANKSGIVING TABLE DISCUSSIONS: WHAT THE KIDS MAY HEAR

Corinne Masur Psy.D. on November 26, 2024 in Parenting Matters

This Thanksgiving there may be conflict at the holiday table. Make plans to
excuse kids from the table if conversations become too fraught, and help them
process afterward.

This Thanksgiving there may be conflict at the holiday table. Make plans to
excuse kids from the table if conversations become too fraught, and help them
process afterward.

HAPPINESS


ARE YOU AS HAPPY AS A TYPICAL AMERICAN?

Ritch C. Savin-Williams Ph.D. on November 26, 2024 in Sex, Sexuality, and
Romance

As a country we are an unhappy lot, and this is especially true for our
youngest. Is this because of social media and the use of smartphones? Experts
disagree.

As a country we are an unhappy lot, and this is especially true for our
youngest. Is this because of social media and the use of smartphones? Experts
disagree.

ATTACHMENT


FROM DATES TO LOVE: CAN LIFE EVENTS REWRITE OUR ATTACHMENT?

Janina Larissa Bühler Ph.D. on November 26, 2024 in How "I" Shapes "We"

Can life events, such as entering a new relationship, change attachment styles?
A team of researchers took on these questions, and their findings reveal some
fascinating insights.

Can life events, such as entering a new relationship, change attachment styles?
A team of researchers took on these questions, and their findings reveal some
fascinating insights.

EMOTIONS


THE EMOTION WHEEL

D.J. Moran Ph.D. on November 26, 2024 in Commit

The Emotion Wheel helps clients identify, understand, and express emotions,
enhancing awareness, regulation, communication, and self-reflection in therapy.

The Emotion Wheel helps clients identify, understand, and express emotions,
enhancing awareness, regulation, communication, and self-reflection in therapy.

OPENNESS


OPENNESS, AWARENESS, AND ENGAGEMENT AT THE HOLIDAYS

Jaimie L Lusk Psy.D. on November 26, 2024 in Threshold

This Thanksgiving, let's move beyond the "Hallmark" expectations and create a
holiday that truly reflects our values and aspirations.

This Thanksgiving, let's move beyond the "Hallmark" expectations and create a
holiday that truly reflects our values and aspirations.

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