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4 Reasons We Give to Charity

By Patricia Lockwood, Ph.D., and Jo Cutler, Ph.D. on May 10, 2022 in The Helpful Brain

What motivates you to donate to good causes? Recent survey results and research in psychology highlight multiple possible reasons.

What motivates you to donate to good causes? Recent survey results and research in psychology highlight multiple possible reasons.

Relationships

Do Lovers Want Change or Familiarity?

By Aaron Ben-Zeév Ph.D. on May 10, 2022 in In the Name of Love

Two puzzles combine contrary temporal romantic features: change with familiarity, and consummation with perpetuation. Profound love can contain all features.

Two puzzles combine contrary temporal romantic features: change with familiarity, and consummation with perpetuation. Profound love can contain all features.

Animal Behavior

3 Common Misconceptions About Cats

By Zazie Todd Ph.D. on May 10, 2022 in Fellow Creatures

Why you should respect a cat’s tummy—and other important things to know about cats.

Why you should respect a cat’s tummy—and other important things to know about cats.

Behavioral Economics

Can Knowing the “Real Rules” Help Us Co-Exist?

By Erin L. Krupka Ph.D. on May 09, 2022 in Our Invisible Rules: Norms and Culture

The “real rules” are not posted or talked about; they are the ones everyone knows and plays by. But how do you learn them?

The “real rules” are not posted or talked about; they are the ones everyone knows and plays by. But how do you learn them?

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Sex

The Value of Direct Communication About Sex

By Maryann Karinch on May 10, 2022 in Healthy Connections

Do you wish you could tell your partner what would improve your sex life? A bit of dialogue coaching might nudge you toward a good outcome.

Do you wish you could tell your partner what would improve your sex life? A bit of dialogue coaching might nudge you toward a good outcome.

Relationships

For Abuse Survivors, Leaving Can Be Harder Than Staying

By Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS on May 10, 2022 in Invisible Bruises

When the relationship ends, an abuser's need for control does not. This experience can be worse than the relationship itself. Here are five ways that can help.

When the relationship ends, an abuser's need for control does not. This experience can be worse than the relationship itself. Here are five ways that can help.

Attachment

Cheating and Infidelity Create Attachment Ambivalence

By Robert Weiss Ph.D., MSW on May 10, 2022 in Love and Sex in the Digital Age

Betrayed partners are not emotionally deficient in some way because they cannot decide for more than a few moments whether they want to stay in or leave their relationship.

Betrayed partners are not emotionally deficient in some way because they cannot decide for more than a few moments whether they want to stay in or leave their relationship.

Stress

Understanding Grief in the Shadow of COVID-19

By Grant Hilary Brenner MD, DFAPA on May 10, 2022 in ExperiMentations

Research identifies specific factors that shape how we experience loss during the pandemic.

Research identifies specific factors that shape how we experience loss during the pandemic.

Resilience

If You Think the Impact of the Pandemic Is Over, Think Again

By Janet M Shlaes Ph.D., MBA on May 10, 2022 in The Healthy Workplace

Despite our collective desire to move beyond the pandemic, we will feel the psychological impact of over two years of cumulative stressors over the next decade.

Despite our collective desire to move beyond the pandemic, we will feel the psychological impact of over two years of cumulative stressors over the next decade.

Health

Why We Should Take “Maladaptive Daydreaming” Seriously

By Nirit Soffer-Dudek Ph.D. on May 10, 2022 in Consciousness and Psychopathology

Daydreaming isn’t a mental disorder—except for cases in which it is.

Daydreaming isn’t a mental disorder—except for cases in which it is.

Self-Help

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t “Wait and See”

By Matt James Ph.D. on May 10, 2022 in Focus on Forgiveness

Saying "Let me think about it..." has energetic repercussions and affects the unconscious mind.

Saying "Let me think about it..." has energetic repercussions and affects the unconscious mind.

Work

How to Effectively Empower Team Members

By Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on May 10, 2022 in Cutting-Edge Leadership

The secrets to high-performing teams.

The secrets to high-performing teams.

Narcissism

Hunting a Serial Killer: Truth, Lies, Narcissism, and Fear

By Kevin Bennett Ph.D. on May 10, 2022 in Modern Minds

Two journalists talk about the psychological toll of investigating the Long Island Serial Killer case. It is a story filled with sadness, anger, entitlement, and corruption.

Two journalists talk about the psychological toll of investigating the Long Island Serial Killer case. It is a story filled with sadness, anger, entitlement, and corruption.

Attachment

Am I Crazy or Being Led On?

By Michael Jordan #23 ORIGINAL Space Jam Tune Squad Basketball Jers on May 10, 2022 in The Freedom to Change

Telling the difference between when you are being put on a shelf or rejected and when you are overreacting can be difficult. Knowing your attachment style can guide you.

Telling the difference between when you are being put on a shelf or rejected and when you are overreacting can be difficult. Knowing your attachment style can guide you.

Health

Can Mindfulness Help You Feel Better When You're Sick?

By Domonick Wegesin Ph.D. on May 10, 2022 in Present in This Moment

Do you feel miserable when you're sick? Making a mindful attitude adjustment can help.

Do you feel miserable when you're sick? Making a mindful attitude adjustment can help.

Trauma

How to Support Your Child Through Trauma

By Kat McGrady Ed.D, LCPC, NCC on May 10, 2022 in Cultivating Curiosity

Parents can't always protect children from trauma. But afterward, parenting from a trauma-informed lens could help ensure a child's sense of wellbeing.

Parents can't always protect children from trauma. But afterward, parenting from a trauma-informed lens could help ensure a child's sense of wellbeing.

Depression

The One Crisis That Causes Them All

By Mark Rego M.D. on May 10, 2022 in Modern World, Modern Mind

Mental illness and related crises are spreading like weeds. Where ever we find modern life, we find these changes. Why is this happening and what can we do about it?

Mental illness and related crises are spreading like weeds. Where ever we find modern life, we find these changes. Why is this happening and what can we do about it?

Self-Help

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By Alice Boyes Ph.D. on May 10, 2022 in In Practice

Some habits are far easier than stopping before you've eaten too much ice cream.

Some habits are far easier than stopping before you've eaten too much ice cream.

Is Love All You Need?

And other myths

Your Antiquated Beliefs

Is Love Enough?

What We Get Wrong

Staying in Love

Personality

What Really Shapes Your Personality Through Life?

By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on May 10, 2022 in Fulfillment at Any Age

The idea that your personality is shaped by the generation in which you were born is popular, but new research on long-term traits shows that the truth isn’t all that simple.

The idea that your personality is shaped by the generation in which you were born is popular, but new research on long-term traits shows that the truth isn’t all that simple.

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Why Being a Hypocrite (Especially Online) Is Probably Normal

By Matt Grawitch Ph.D. on May 10, 2022 in A Hovercraft Full of Eels

Is moral hypocrisy a normal part of human nature? The answer may surprise you.

Is moral hypocrisy a normal part of human nature? The answer may surprise you.

Media

Media Rules and Problematic Media Use

By Sarah M. Coyne on May 10, 2022 in The Right Media Mindset

Media use is becoming an increasingly normal part of childhood, but many parents are unsure how to best structure their children's media use to prevent media dependence.

Media use is becoming an increasingly normal part of childhood, but many parents are unsure how to best structure their children's media use to prevent media dependence.

Motivation

Hitting Reset on Health Goals Throughout the Year

By Gary D. Foster Ph.D. on May 10, 2022 in What Are You Weighting For?

How building helpful thinking styles can fuel your health and wellness journey.

How building helpful thinking styles can fuel your health and wellness journey.

Relationships

5 Signs That You and a Friend Are Growing Apart

By Sarah Epstein LMFT on May 10, 2022 in Between the Generations

Is your friendship starting to fizzle? Look for these 5 signs.

Is your friendship starting to fizzle? Look for these 5 signs.

Animal Behavior

Let Dogs Be Free to Poop and Pee

By Jessica Pierce Ph.D. on May 10, 2022 in All Dogs Go to Heaven

Dogs have behavioral needs related to elimination that go well beyond emptying their bladder and bowels.

Dogs have behavioral needs related to elimination that go well beyond emptying their bladder and bowels.

Diet

Save Your Brain Cells With Aerobics and the MIND Diet

By Susan McQuillan M.S., RDN on May 10, 2022 in Cravings

Is menopause threatening your mental health? Here's how to fight it.

Is menopause threatening your mental health? Here's how to fight it.

Happiness

Mental Health Awareness Month Myths

By Michael Alcee Ph.D. on May 10, 2022 in Live Life Creatively

Mental Health Awareness Month can throw a lot at you. A few tips that dispel common myths can get you back on track.

Mental Health Awareness Month can throw a lot at you. A few tips that dispel common myths can get you back on track.

Addiction

Affirmations and Rewards Help People to Quit Drugs

By Peg O'Connor Ph.D. on May 10, 2022 in Philosophy Stirred, Not Shaken

Contingency Management helps people to quit by restoring moral goods such as self-respect, dignity, and autonomy.

Contingency Management helps people to quit by restoring moral goods such as self-respect, dignity, and autonomy.

Happiness

Getting Caught in a Mental Trap

By Padraic Gibson D.Psych on May 10, 2022 in Escaping Our Mental Traps

Are you going around in circles?

Are you going around in circles?

Work

Feeling Disconnected at Work? Neuroscience Can Help

By David Rock on May 10, 2022 in Your Brain at Work

The social connections we need most right now are hard to get right at work. Understanding the neuroscience of empathy can help.

The social connections we need most right now are hard to get right at work. Understanding the neuroscience of empathy can help.

Self-Help

How to Not Think: Hint—It’s Not What You Think

By Diana Hill, Ph.D. on May 10, 2022 in From Striving to Thriving

Step back from the content of your thoughts.

Step back from the content of your thoughts.

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Relationships

How and When to Introduce Your New Partner to Your Kids

By Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. on May 10, 2022 in A Better Divorce

Bringing a new partner into your family is risky if your kids aren't ready or the new love isn't rock solid. Here are tips for when and how to do it so that your family will blossom.

Bringing a new partner into your family is risky if your kids aren't ready or the new love isn't rock solid. Here are tips for when and how to do it so that your family will blossom.

Relationships

Why You're Right About Everything

By Myron Nelson LCPC on May 10, 2022 in How to Be a Burden

When you're right, you're right, but why don't other people see it? Read this if you want to argue less or at least argue better.

When you're right, you're right, but why don't other people see it? Read this if you want to argue less or at least argue better.

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Pity, Reconsidered

By Arthur Dobrin D.S.W. on May 10, 2022 in Am I Right?

Pity is a moral emotion and something important is lost when it is no longer part of our emotional makeup.

Pity is a moral emotion and something important is lost when it is no longer part of our emotional makeup.

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