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Creativity

Turning Data Into Music May Help Scientists Study Nature

By Nadine Kabbani Ph.D. on May 16, 2022 in Mind Your Molecules

Can music tell us something about our genes? Maybe, if we listen carefully enough.

Can music tell us something about our genes? Maybe, if we listen carefully enough.

Happiness

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By Beth Kurland Ph.D. on May 16, 2022 in The Well-Being Toolkit

If you are looking for a way to boost your well-being, you may need to go no farther than your front doorstep.

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If you are looking for a way to boost your well-being, you may need to go no farther than your front doorstep.

Relationships

Asking Your Partner to Change? Follow These 2 Rules

By Mark Travers Ph.D. on May 15, 2022 in Social Instincts

New research simplifies the process of incorporating change in a relationship.

New research simplifies the process of incorporating change in a relationship.

Child Development

What Is Play? How Children Define It

By Peter Gray Ph.D. on May 15, 2022 in Freedom to Learn

Much of what educators call "play," such as in "play-based learning," isn't play at all, at least not as defined by most play researchers or by children.

Much of what educators call "play," such as in "play-based learning," isn't play at all, at least not as defined by most play researchers or by children.

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Divorce

Gray Divorce Can Impact Adult Children in Surprising Ways

By Carol R. Hughes, Ph.D., LMFT, and Bruce R. Fredenburg, M.S., LMFT on May 16, 2022 in Home Will Never Be the Same Again

Why can't my parents understand how their gray divorce affects me and our family relationships?

Why can't my parents understand how their gray divorce affects me and our family relationships?

Sex

Why Sex Positivity Is Key for Mothers and Sons

By Kristina M. Scharp Ph.D. on May 16, 2022 in Interpersonal and Family Relationships

The Talk. The birds and the bees. Sex. It’s a conversation most parents don’t want to have, but a discussion that all children need.

The Talk. The birds and the bees. Sex. It’s a conversation most parents don’t want to have, but a discussion that all children need.

Self-Control

The Pros and Cons of Self-Control in Work and Relationships

By Grant Hilary Brenner MD, DFAPA on May 16, 2022 in ExperiMentations

People with high self-control enjoy success but may inadvertently alienate others.

People with high self-control enjoy success but may inadvertently alienate others.

Resilience

12 Questions to Test Your Level of Self-Connection

By Arash Emamzadeh on May 16, 2022 in Finding a New Home

A recent study discusses the importance of self-connection and the development and validation of a self-connection scale.

A recent study discusses the importance of self-connection and the development and validation of a self-connection scale.

Resilience

To Improve Resilience at Work, Take a Cue From Children

By Gail Golden MBA, Ph.D. on May 16, 2022 in Curating Your Life

Learn what differentiates resilient children and how as adults, we can still build these skills to improve our resilience at work.

Learn what differentiates resilient children and how as adults, we can still build these skills to improve our resilience at work.

Self-Help

11 Red Flags That Occur on the First Date

By Roxy Zarrabi Psy.D. on May 16, 2022 in Mindful Dating

If you find that you typically fall for people who aren’t compatible with you, watch out for these 11 red flags on your next date.

If you find that you typically fall for people who aren’t compatible with you, watch out for these 11 red flags on your next date.

Narcissism

Was Your Parent a Narcissist?

By Annie Wright LMFT on May 16, 2022 in Making the Whole Beautiful

If you've ever wondered if your parent or caregiver was narcissistic or if your parenting experience was "normal," this post is for you.

If you've ever wondered if your parent or caregiver was narcissistic or if your parenting experience was "normal," this post is for you.

Cognition

The Significance of Interoception

By Thomas R. Verny M.D. on May 16, 2022 in Explorations of the Mind

Tools such as the frisson device help us understand links between interoception (our sense of our body's internal state) and interoception-related disorders like addiction.

Tools such as the frisson device help us understand links between interoception (our sense of our body's internal state) and interoception-related disorders like addiction.

Psych Careers

The American Psychological Association Addresses Polyamory

By Elisabeth A. Sheff Ph.D., CSE on May 16, 2022 in The Polyamorists Next Door

The APA's Committee on Consensual NonMonogamies offers therapists resources to serve CNM clients.

The APA's Committee on Consensual NonMonogamies offers therapists resources to serve CNM clients.

Parenting

Parenting Styles in Conflict

By No Limits 8461-004 55 16 135 Green Rimless Glasses Frames Eyegla on May 16, 2022 in Spark Plug Wire Set For 1977 Ford F-250

Differences of opinion show up in most families and can end up being good for the kids—as long as the parents learn to respect each other and keep the conflict to a minimum.

Differences of opinion show up in most families and can end up being good for the kids—as long as the parents learn to respect each other and keep the conflict to a minimum.

Stress

9 Ways to Handle Rudeness

By Georgia Witkin Ph.D. on May 16, 2022 in The Chronicles of Infertility

Sometimes you're asked questions you're not in the right state of mind to answer, or you just don't feel like answering. Here are tips on how to manage those conversations.

Sometimes you're asked questions you're not in the right state of mind to answer, or you just don't feel like answering. Here are tips on how to manage those conversations.

Anxiety

Is It Time to Stop Talking About COVID?

By David Scharff M.D. on May 16, 2022 in A Psychoanalytic Exploration

Two years into the pandemic, many parts of the world have returned to life as usual. How do we keep ourselves safe—and where do we go from here?

Two years into the pandemic, many parts of the world have returned to life as usual. How do we keep ourselves safe—and where do we go from here?

Parenting

Which Wolf Are You Feeding: the Evil or the Good One?

By David J Bredehoft Ph.D. on May 16, 2022 in The Age of Overindulgence

One wolf is darkness and despair. The other is light and hope. Which wolf wins? The one you feed.

One wolf is darkness and despair. The other is light and hope. Which wolf wins? The one you feed.

Anxiety

Anxiety in Chronic Illness Pregnancies

By Katie Willard Virant MSW, JD, LCSW on May 16, 2022 in Chronically Me

Anxiety is an expected and understandable part of chronic illness pregnancies. Learn why it matters and how to manage it.

Anxiety is an expected and understandable part of chronic illness pregnancies. Learn why it matters and how to manage it.

End Your Marital Spat

In Five Seconds

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Anger Not Angry

Anxiety

3 Social Mistakes Anxious People Make

By Alice Boyes Ph.D. on May 16, 2022 in In Practice

Anxiety can be relationship sabotaging, but it doesn't have to be.

Anxiety can be relationship sabotaging, but it doesn't have to be.

Psychiatry

“Sane in Insane Places,” 50 Years Later

By David Hellerstein M.D. on May 16, 2022 in Heal Your Brain

Commentary: What should be done about a famous—but flawed—research paper?

Commentary: What should be done about a famous—but flawed—research paper?

Autism

New Research May Change How We Think About the Autism Spectrum

By Amy S.F. Lutz on May 16, 2022 in Inspectrum

Autism is currently considered completely different from ADHD, OCD, and other diagnoses. New research suggests we've been thinking about neurodivergence all wrong.

Autism is currently considered completely different from ADHD, OCD, and other diagnoses. New research suggests we've been thinking about neurodivergence all wrong.

Anxiety

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By Padraic Gibson D.Psych on May 16, 2022 in Escaping Our Mental Traps

Panic and agoraphobia are debilitating experiences. This can help.

Panic and agoraphobia are debilitating experiences. This can help.

Sex

Gay "Sides": How Language Frees Us to be Ourselves

By Joe Kort, Ph.D. on May 16, 2022 in Understanding the Erotic Code

The gay male dating app, Grindr, recently added a sexual preference beyond "top," "bottom," and "vers." Here's what the new term "side" means.

The gay male dating app, Grindr, recently added a sexual preference beyond "top," "bottom," and "vers." Here's what the new term "side" means.

Health

How to Help Yourself When Your Physical Complaints Aren't Taken Seriously

By Bonnie Zucker Ph.D. on May 16, 2022 in Liberate Yourself

Recent research on complex conditions like long COVID show that physical problems are not just psychological. Yet, you can make changes to improve your quality of life.

Recent research on complex conditions like long COVID show that physical problems are not just psychological. Yet, you can make changes to improve your quality of life.

Sport and Competition

Take It Easy: Too Much Exercise Frazzles the Vagus Nerve

By Christopher Bergland on May 16, 2022 in The Athlete's Way

New research sheds light on how too much exercise overstimulates the nervous system and inhibits the vagus nerve's ability to counteract fight-or-flight stress responses.

New research sheds light on how too much exercise overstimulates the nervous system and inhibits the vagus nerve's ability to counteract fight-or-flight stress responses.

Relationships

How to Prevent Passion Decay

By Cheryl Harasymchuk Ph.D. on May 16, 2022 in The Positive Side of Relationships

Relationship ruts can slowly erode relationship quality.

Relationship ruts can slowly erode relationship quality.

Self-Help

How to Honor All

By Rick Hanson Ph.D. on May 16, 2022 in Your Wise Brain

Look for good things in others. Know what the act and attitude of blessing feel like, and take in the experience to call upon it in the future.

Look for good things in others. Know what the act and attitude of blessing feel like, and take in the experience to call upon it in the future.

Trauma

3 Victim Mentalities That Can Impede Progress

By Jamie Cannon MS, LPC on May 16, 2022 in Stress Fracture

Feeling like you're always a victim can keep you stuck in the past. A few adjustments can put you on the path toward recovery.

Feeling like you're always a victim can keep you stuck in the past. A few adjustments can put you on the path toward recovery.

Parenting

Strategies for Growing Your Child's Social Skills

By Danielle M. Dick, Ph.D. on May 16, 2022 in Genes, Environments, and Human Behavior

Actionable steps you can take to develop your child’s social skills and strengthen their emotional intelligence.

Actionable steps you can take to develop your child’s social skills and strengthen their emotional intelligence.

Education

Navigating Post-Pandemic School Culture

By Pamela D. Brown Ph.D. on May 16, 2022 in School Culture

During 12 years of education, it’s likely that a teacher will do something you don’t like. Think carefully about the solution you want and the approach likely to get it.

During 12 years of education, it’s likely that a teacher will do something you don’t like. Think carefully about the solution you want and the approach likely to get it.

Law and Crime

Buffalo: Angry, Bored, Frustrated, White Gun-Lover Murderers

By Gina Barreca Ph.D. on May 16, 2022 in Snow White Doesn't Live Here Anymore

If the Columbine shooters were known as “Strawberry Muffin and Lemon Cake," maybe the mythology surrounding them wouldn’t have appealed to the next generation of disaffected youth.

If the Columbine shooters were known as “Strawberry Muffin and Lemon Cake," maybe the mythology surrounding them wouldn’t have appealed to the next generation of disaffected youth.

Relationships

Lost in Translation

By Batja Mesquita Ph.D. on May 16, 2022 in Between Us

A Personal Perspective: Why your emotions are not just personal—they make you part of your culture.

A Personal Perspective: Why your emotions are not just personal—they make you part of your culture.

Addiction

Addiction and COVID: A Toxic Cocktail

By Hospital, Health, and Addiction Workers Patients and Families Working Group on May 16, 2022 in Psychological Trauma, Coping, and Resilience

Substance use disorders create an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.

Substance use disorders create an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.

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