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Motivation
By Marwa Azab Ph.D. on January 01, 2021 in Neuroscience in Everyday Life
People with strong sense of meaning in life have more efficient brains and are less likely to have suicidal ideation or develop anxiety, depression, dementia or heart attacks.
People with strong sense of meaning in life have more efficient brains and are less likely to have suicidal ideation or develop anxiety, depression, dementia or heart attacks.
Perhaps you already know that dragons were once as common as buses are now…
How can we prepare for what’s going to happen? The answer may surprise you.
Intelligence
By Cami Rosso on January 01, 2021 in The Future Brain
Salk Institute and UMass Amherst neuroscientists use artificial intelligence to create a model that mimics how the brain’s prefrontal cortex performs adaptive learning.
Salk Institute and UMass Amherst neuroscientists use artificial intelligence to create a model that mimics how the brain’s prefrontal cortex performs adaptive learning.
Parenting
By Edward Kruk Ph.D. on January 01, 2021 in Co-Parenting After Divorce
The conference conclusions were divided into recommendations for theory and research on the one hand, and law reform, policy and professional practice on the other.
The conference conclusions were divided into recommendations for theory and research on the one hand, and law reform, policy and professional practice on the other.
OCD
By Monnica T Williams Ph.D. on January 01, 2021 in Culturally Speaking
Worries about sexual orientation may be due to OCD and not a sexual identity crisis. There are effective treatments which should not be confused with reparative therapy.
Worries about sexual orientation may be due to OCD and not a sexual identity crisis. There are effective treatments which should not be confused with reparative therapy.
Parenting
By Edward Kruk Ph.D. on January 01, 2021 in Co-Parenting After Divorce
Our goals were to open channels of communication and begin a dialogue on the topic, and to develop guidelines with respect to reform of family law and therapeutic best practices.
Our goals were to open channels of communication and begin a dialogue on the topic, and to develop guidelines with respect to reform of family law and therapeutic best practices.
When parents use alcohol and other drugs, kids suffer. There is more stress on parents, which can lead to more child maltreatment. “We should be very worried.”
Therapy
By Travis Langley Ph.D. on January 01, 2021 in Beyond Heroes and Villains
Grief counseling can already present monumental difficulties. A panel of grief and loss therapists describe the changes and challenges helping mourners in days of social distance.
Grief counseling can already present monumental difficulties. A panel of grief and loss therapists describe the changes and challenges helping mourners in days of social distance.
Bullies often want something that cannot be gotten through intimidation.
Most New Year’s goals fall into one of six categories. You should consider all of them, even if you decide not to make resolutions for each category.
Sex
By Michael Castleman M.A. on January 01, 2021 in All About Sex
We’re obsessed with what’s sexually “normal.” This implies there’s a pattern that’s expected. But recent research teaches to expect the unexpected. We’re all sexually unique.
We’re obsessed with what’s sexually “normal.” This implies there’s a pattern that’s expected. But recent research teaches to expect the unexpected. We’re all sexually unique.
Research on intelligence and creativity inspires release of divergent thinking.
What does it mean to be a good follower? Do leaders follow?
Most New Year’s resolutions fail because they force us to mentally climb a mountain that feels insurmountable.
Why has the end of the holiday season in 2020 left you with more migraine attacks? Could COVID be playing a big role?
Humans might have become optimists to survive in an uncertain universe.
Social Life
By Joachim I Krueger Ph.D. on January 01, 2021 in One Among Many
Understandably, we would like to believe that 2021 will be a better year than 2020. Is there a rational justification for this belief?
Understandably, we would like to believe that 2021 will be a better year than 2020. Is there a rational justification for this belief?
What is mentalization and why is it important?
The meaning of life is surprisingly simple, according to Arisotle.
Depression
By Zachary Alti LCSW on January 01, 2021 in The Mental Hygienist
Depression is simply a signal telling us that we need rest. What causes it, however, can be a little more complex.
Depression is simply a signal telling us that we need rest. What causes it, however, can be a little more complex.
Happiness
By Linda Nielsen Ed.D. on January 01, 2021 in Fathers & Daughters
How are myths and lies damaging your father-daughter relationship? Recognizing and trashing those false beliefs can help you create a more meaningful, more relaxed bond.
How are myths and lies damaging your father-daughter relationship? Recognizing and trashing those false beliefs can help you create a more meaningful, more relaxed bond.
Wishes and willpower are rarely enough to make a New Year’s resolution come true. Maybe it’s time to try something new.
Going no-contact after a breakup can be challenging but worthwhile. Here’s how to make a clean break and save your sanity.
Cognition
By John Edward Terrell Ph.D. on January 01, 2021 in The Human Animal
Even scientists may not see that what they are saying is just repackaging old wisdom (anthropologists call it cultural knowledge) relabeled to come across as newsworthy and substantial.
Even scientists may not see that what they are saying is just repackaging old wisdom (anthropologists call it cultural knowledge) relabeled to come across as newsworthy and substantial.
Mania
By Nassir Ghaemi M.D., M.P.H. on January 01, 2021 in Mood Swings
Normally, we are all manic on New Year’s Eve, celebrating an unrealistic attitude toward the future. This year was different.
Normally, we are all manic on New Year’s Eve, celebrating an unrealistic attitude toward the future. This year was different.
What should global mental health do about its ties to colonialism? A field debates its identity and future.