• World of Psychology , 
• How to Channel Your Anger into Productive Action

  We tend to see anger as an awful thing. We see it as aggressive and explosive. We associate it with being completely out of control and seething with rage. According to clinical psychologist Mitch Abblett, Ph.D, “Most of us have memories of times when either we’ve unleashed our anger and/or had someone do so to us, and those memories stick.” Clinical psychologist and lifestyle wellness coach Schekeva Hall, Ph.D, noted that anger is the most mis

  World of Psychology

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 08:45
• Podcast: Explaining Depression To Happy People

  Are you so happy that you can’t understand depression? Not us! While Gabe and Jackie can’t relate to that level of positivity, there are lots of people in the world who simply can’t fathom what depression feels like. Despite their best efforts, naturally happy people can have a hard time understanding depression and in Episode 2, we discuss how to explain depression to happy people, including both of our spouses who are, to be honest, annoyingly

  World of Psychology

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 03:30
• Try These 6 Vegetables for Ultimate Body & Mind Health

  It seems unlikely that our digestive tracts would be a major intersection of body and mind—but recent research has shown that they are. The makeup of the microbiome in your gut—all the bacterial flora in your digestive tract—turns out to be a major player in overall health. And when we say health, we mean everything, from cognition and emotional wellbeing to cardiovascular fitness and the prevention or reduction of chronic disease. It’s thoug

  World of Psychology

  Sun Oct 06, 2019 13:45
• Psychology Today Blogs
• Why Do We Intentionally Scare Ourselves?

  Given how easily creeped out we are by haunted houses and other spooky places, why would we ever intentionally expose ourselves to them?

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  Mon Oct 07, 2019 19:24
• When your child throws his truck at the cat...

  But he got something better: a parent who understands, even when he knows he's breaking the rules -- and who helps him feel, and act, better. And you've done it without punishing.

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  Mon Oct 07, 2019 17:59
• People as Impediments

  Is human interaction overrated?

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  Mon Oct 07, 2019 17:46
• When did "patient" become a Dirty Word?

  I will not let my patients be referred to as "customers." Healthcare must differentiate from consumerism if any semblance of compassionate care is to remain.

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  Mon Oct 07, 2019 16:58
• Stigmatization of Mental Illness in Africa

  World Mental Health Day, held on 10 October each year is an opportunity to raise awareness of mental health internationally. Stigma needs to be a priority in the African context.

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  Mon Oct 07, 2019 15:39
• Hazing - Gang Initiation for the Well-dressed

  There may be advantages to "Greek" organizations, but it's time to make sure they still outweigh the disadvantages. After all, many of our leaders come from these groups.

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  Mon Oct 07, 2019 15:18
• Intimate partner abuse: What if your abuser is a cop?

  Domestic abuse and police work. What happens when the person who enforces the law is committing it? If it's happening to you, what can you do?

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  Mon Oct 07, 2019 14:47
• Brain Shame

  Brain shame is a lot like body shame.

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  Mon Oct 07, 2019 14:33
• Is Cultural Evolution Out-Running Our Brains?

  Is the "arms race" between rates of cultural evolution and biological evolution in which the former outruns the latter going so fast we can't keep up cognitively or emotionally?

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 14:20
• Four Easy Ways for Working People to Get More Exercise

  Is your life getting in the way of your fitness goals? Try some of these traditional and not-so-traditional activities recommended by experts.

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  Mon Oct 07, 2019 13:52
• Officers in Blue, Please Don’t Sue

  Read a psychiatrist's point-of-view regarding patients, safety and the police; a letter to The East Hampton Star

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 12:36
• How to Help Your Family Thrive: Reparation

  Part 3 of 3: Repairing the damage to family cohesion is essential for maintaining a healthy home. Here, we look at ways to quickly restore cohesion.

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 12:21
• Your Dog Can Help Your Anxiety

  Yes, your dog can relieve your anxiety.

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 12:20
• Optimists Live Longer

  You can cultivate hopefulness without being impractical.

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  Mon Oct 07, 2019 13:46
• Sharing Your Bed

  Do you find sharing your bed with family member, friend, or lover a friendly act or an invasion of your privacy?

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:50
• Personality Traits Influence Your Values and Well-Being

  There are a variety of stable aspects of our selves that help us to define who we are. Two of the most prominent are personality traits and values.

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:45
• My Child Walked in on Me Having SEX!

  Teachable moment to talk to your kids about sex.

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:11
• 7 Key Points on Bridging the Left-Right Divide in the US

  Getting discouraged about the growing divide between the left and right? Here are the six key points you need to know.

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:49
• Antidepressants and Major Depressive Disorder

  New studies show minimal improvement over placebo but continued risk of harm.

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:25
• You're Really Not That Smart: The Dunning-Kruger Effect

  People tend overestimate their knowledge when they have a cognitive bias called the Dunning-Kruger effect. What can you do about people who just won't listen to reason?

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:25
• How and what can children learn from pretense?

  For simple facts, children can learn from both passively and actively pretending, and transfer that knowledge to the real world.

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:16
• The Secret Reason Why We Cry

  Only humans cry. Now, researchers are unlocking the mystery of why we shed tears.

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 09:49
• Understanding the Opioid Crisis in the United States: Part 3

  Understanding what fentanyl is, why it is so dangerous, and why simply restricting prescription opioid access will not solve the overdose problem.

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 09:45
• Get Comfortable with Discomfort

  The Finns are the happiest people in the world. It just might relate to how they handle and even seek out discomfort. Can we?

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 09:19
• The End of the Affair

  Facebook Threads offers yet another way to share location. Is that going to help your relationships?

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 07:47
• Do You (Really) Know Why You Gain Weight?

  Is it encroaching into this of Peak Experience, that has us keep emotionally overeating? Is it a redirect to guaranteed happiness that one hasn't experienced at all, on this day?

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 07:38
• The School Closure

  Four things to know.

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 07:25
• “I Felt Like Superman”

  Awareness of the benzodiazepine crisis is growing. What do we know, and what can we do?

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 07:24
• Climbing the Mountain: Diagnostic Dilemmas

  On the path of cancer, diagnosis is surprisingly difficult to bear.

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 07:15
• How to Understand and Handle Bitter People

  Bitter individuals can wreak a lot of havoc in their personal and professional lives. Understanding how they think and operate helps those they encounter.

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 07:09
• Be Healthy

  Evertyone (and especially mothers) should get adequate sleep, eat correctly, exercise regularly, avoid health hazards, and have regular checkups.

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 07:04
• Botox: Filling More Than Lines and Wrinkles?

  If you're young and thinking of ways to alter your appearance because you don't feel good enough, consider your inner emotions and experience.

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 06:29
• Reconciliation Requires Truth

  What happens after forgiveness? Is it enough to forgive? Do we simply want to feel better, or do we want to restore the relationship?

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 06:15
• What Is Self-Reflection and Why It Matters For Wellness

  Want to know why you do the things you do? Learn about self-reflection and try these self-reflection strategies.

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 05:53
• Dating After Divorce

  Many divorcing parents wonder how dating will affect their children and question the best time to introduce a new significant other.

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 05:07
• What Makes a Child Shy?

  What makes a child shy or outgoing? Is shyness something that we’re born with, or is it something we develop over time? Here's what research can tell us.

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 05:06
• The Four Financial Gaps in Retirement Preparation

  Each gap reflects a serious setback in retirement preparation and needs to be closed.

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 04:52
• The Racial Wealth Gap Is Not Improving (But We Think It Is)

  New research explores misperceptions about racial economic equality in America.

  Psychology Today Blogs

  Mon Oct 07, 2019 04:38