New research sheds light on the positive effects of youth mentoring. But most teens don’t have mentors. How do they find them?
Behaviors that are difficult to manage are often unconscious mechanisms incorporated to bolster a sense-of-self that has taken a hit. Understanding the original injury helps.
Stop letting your ex exert control over your life by learning how to let go of your anger, so you can finally move on.
What are your essential goals at work and in life? Willpower helps, but proactive self-regulation is crucial.
A recent article showcased "Instagram therapy." But what are the problems and dangers in this new medium?
Some researchers maintain that consciousness is a fundamental property of the universe, existing independently and outside of the brain, and continues after death.
As influencers gain popularity and platforms, can their expertise be trusted? Beyond beauty advice, many bloggers are pushing the boundaries.
While it often serves us well and guides us in our daily decisions, experience may lead us astray when we face rare disasters with dire consequences.
I’m raising a child in a particular historical moment. In a different moment, denying rather than encouraging identity may have made sense.
The role of ensemble perception in understanding group dynamics.
Digital "smart pills" reveal whether patients have taken them, which could help many who have trouble taking their meds, but raises ethical questions.
Currey Blandford discusses the psychological challenges of podcasting, and how podcasts can help promote resilience.
The hidden hostility of passive aggressive behavior can make this style of anger expression the perfect office crime.
It's trending. It's cool. And it's a win-win for people who wonder about their drinking.
How many words do kids need to hear? The kind of words may matter as much as the quantity.
Is mommy guilt wearing you down? What research reveals about the benefit of being a working mom.
Bilinguals and monolinguals experience the world differently.
Existential psychotherapist Irvin Yalom recommends rippling as a means of reducing death anxiety.
Liars must translate present tense information into the past tense to simulate a truthful narrative.
Have you fallen into a rut of feeling sorry for yourself? How putting things into perspective can help us move from pity to positivity.
Exploring outdoor spaces and exposure to nature has been linked to positive benefits for health and wellness.
Part 1: When you have a pattern of failed relationships, the only common denominator is you. We accept the love we think we deserve.
Parkinson's disease may start in the gut and travel up to the brain via branches of the vagus nerve, according to a new study in mice.
Getting plenty of high-quality rest is an important—and still overlooked– factor in weight control.
In this entry, we explore constructing a healthy and "anti-depressant" lifestyle, using the book, "The Depression Cure," as a guide.
We’ve made some real progress in changing this stereotype. But obstructive sleep apnea is still too often thought of as primarily a men’s health problem.
It is a paradox that the most important thing we need to learn from narcissists is how to be selfish.
Intimacy is important, especially after cancer.
Three Pines feels solid and true, an enviable combination in a brittle world.
In times of social turbulence, there is a storytelling-listening practice that can deepen human connection and enhance well-being.
The contemptuous person looks down on others yet has a fragile self-esteem. The vulnerable dark triad of personality explains why.
They have been wrongly vilified. There's actually a organic reason why your brain chemistry loves carbohydrates.
New data shows that selecting sires and dams of particular ages can bias the sex distribution in a litter of puppies.
What if bullies and disruptive students were sent to a meditation room, where they learned yoga, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques?
When play fighting, meerkats swiftly and automatically mimic playmates’ facial expressions to share their positive mood.
As a new grandparent, a lot of things can feel out of your control. Here are three tips to help.
The importance of a simple bar of soap and a bed.
Psychotherapists' curiosity about Buddhist traditions is often called a fad but it is actually over a century old and important to clinical practice.
Why do I get waylaid time after time? Knowing the benefits of doing the thing I love most, why don’t I just keep on doing it every day?
When serial killers confess, it's unclear when they're telling the truth or just having fun.
A new research paper clearly shows these large-brained, cognitively complex, emotional beings can't thrive in concrete tanks.
What makes us the least rational of animals?
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