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Positive Psychology

The Comedy Mindset

Gary Klein Ph.D. on April 16, 2023 in Seeing What Others Don't

Humor is a way to enjoy situations that might otherwise make us angry and frustrated. Like any mindset, the comedy mindset takes practice.

Humor is a way to enjoy situations that might otherwise make us angry and frustrated. Like any mindset, the comedy mindset takes practice.

Hallucination

Evolving the Meaning of Hallucinations and Delusions

Sarah An Myers on April 16, 2023 in Living As An Outlier

Interpretations of hallucinations and delusions have drastically changed over time. How does psychiatry view them now?

Interpretations of hallucinations and delusions have drastically changed over time. How does psychiatry view them now?

Career

Are You Killing Off Your Best and Brightest Employees?

Sherrie Bourg Carter Psy.D. on April 16, 2023 in High Octane Women

Losing quality workers to burnout? Incorporating these four core needs into your business model can not only boost employee performance and productivity, but longevity as well.

Losing quality workers to burnout? Incorporating these four core needs into your business model can not only boost employee performance and productivity, but longevity as well.

Sex

How to Genuinely Desire Sex with Your Partner

Marianne Brandon Ph.D. on April 16, 2023 in The Future of Intimacy

Ideas to help you embrace an intimate moment and enjoy yourself.

Ideas to help you embrace an intimate moment and enjoy yourself.

Trauma

The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adult Functioning

Annie Tanasugarn Ph.D., CCTSA on April 16, 2023 in Understanding PTSD

Adult survivors of complex childhood trauma can struggle with processing what they survived which can lead to a host of emotional, psychological, and physical symptoms.

Adult survivors of complex childhood trauma can struggle with processing what they survived which can lead to a host of emotional, psychological, and physical symptoms.

Anxiety

22 More Reasons to Keep Going When You Don’t Think You Can

Annie Wright LMFT on April 16, 2023 in Making the Whole Beautiful

There are times in life that feel crushing when we don’t know how we’ll go on or if we want to. This post - the second in a series - is meant for those times to help comfort you.

There are times in life that feel crushing when we don’t know how we’ll go on or if we want to. This post - the second in a series - is meant for those times to help comfort you.

Relationships

Maybe I Don’t Know You Like the Back of My Hand

Samantha Stein Psy.D. on April 16, 2023 in What The Wild Things Are

Intimate relationships can be wonderful, but feeling we know someone so well can lead to assumptions, inaccurate interpretations, resentments, strife, and boredom.

Intimate relationships can be wonderful, but feeling we know someone so well can lead to assumptions, inaccurate interpretations, resentments, strife, and boredom.

Anger

How Martin Luther King Jr. Disarmed His Critics

Richard Gunderman MD, Ph.D. on April 16, 2023 in Fully Human

Think it's impossible to disagree in a way that promotes relationships? Think again.

Think it's impossible to disagree in a way that promotes relationships? Think again.

Diet

'The Humane Hoax' Asks Us to Rethink Our Meal Plans

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on April 16, 2023 in Animal Emotions

A very thoughtful collection of essays carefully examines our meal choices and how the ethical implications of the decisions we make are often unknown or ignored.

A very thoughtful collection of essays carefully examines our meal choices and how the ethical implications of the decisions we make are often unknown or ignored.

Environment

Tracing the Biophilic Movement to Its 18th-Century Roots

Anjan Chatterjee MD, FAAN on April 16, 2023 in Brain, Behavior, and Beauty

The modern biophilic movement and its focus on the role of nature in our lives is rooted in Romantic ideas and Alexander von Humboldt’s remarkable global influence.

The modern biophilic movement and its focus on the role of nature in our lives is rooted in Romantic ideas and Alexander von Humboldt’s remarkable global influence.

Personality

CEOs and the Fate of Organizations

Derek Lusk Ph.D. on April 16, 2023 in Unnatural Selection

How do you create a rapid revolution that changes the trajectory of an organization overnight?

How do you create a rapid revolution that changes the trajectory of an organization overnight?

Anxiety

The Skill of Self-Forgetting

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on April 16, 2023 in Explorations in Positive Psychology

Another method used to self-forget is the Japanese Zen ink paintings of sumi-e, which are part of the Nishida Philosophy.

Another method used to self-forget is the Japanese Zen ink paintings of sumi-e, which are part of the Nishida Philosophy.

Therapy

17 Reasons to Keep Going When You Don’t Think You Can

Annie Wright LMFT on April 15, 2023 in Making the Whole Beautiful

There are times in life that feel crushing when we don’t know how we’ll go on or if we want to. This post is for those times to help you get through.

There are times in life that feel crushing when we don’t know how we’ll go on or if we want to. This post is for those times to help you get through.

Forgiveness

Toxic Forgiveness in Narcissistic Abuse

Hannah Alderete MA, LMHC on April 15, 2023 in Already Good Enough

You do not have to forgive your narcissistic parent in order to heal.

You do not have to forgive your narcissistic parent in order to heal.

Depression

Depression Is a Stress-Sensitive Mental Disorder

Richard McCarty Ph.D. on April 15, 2023 in Connections Between Stress, Health, and Behavior

Stress plays a critical role in the development of depression. Smartphone apps may offer a novel way to monitor changes in speech patterns and provide just-in-time interventions.

Stress plays a critical role in the development of depression. Smartphone apps may offer a novel way to monitor changes in speech patterns and provide just-in-time interventions.

Stress

2 Types of Arguments: Perfect Storms vs. Tip of the Iceberg

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on April 15, 2023 in Fixing Families

All arguments are not created equally. Some are a perfect storm of stress, while others reveal bigger cracks in the relationship foundation. How to tell the difference.

All arguments are not created equally. Some are a perfect storm of stress, while others reveal bigger cracks in the relationship foundation. How to tell the difference.

Suicide

The Fundamental Unpredictability of Suicide

Loren A. Olson M.D. on April 15, 2023 in Finally Out

Although we can assess suicide risk, we cannot predict whether any individual will die by suicide. Often, those who are considering suicide don't share their intent.

Although we can assess suicide risk, we cannot predict whether any individual will die by suicide. Often, those who are considering suicide don't share their intent.

Anxiety

The Effect of Urgency on Anxiety

Dimitrios Tsatiris M.D. on April 15, 2023 in Anxiety in High-Achievers

Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to keep up with your To-Do List? Here are some tips to help.

Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to keep up with your To-Do List? Here are some tips to help.

Anxiety

The Dirty Trick Your Anxious Brain Plays on You

Katherine Cullen MFA, LMSW on April 15, 2023 in The Truth About Exercise Addiction

When our bodies enact the stress response, our brains fail to differentiate between possible and probable negative outcomes.

When our bodies enact the stress response, our brains fail to differentiate between possible and probable negative outcomes.

DSM

Pathological Lying: A Psychological Disorder

Drew A. Curtis Ph.D. on April 15, 2023 in Pathological Lying and Deception

Most people are honest most of the time. But some can’t seem to stop lying. How come?

Most people are honest most of the time. But some can’t seem to stop lying. How come?

OCD

Anorexia Nervosa and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Riccardo Dalle Grave M.D. on April 15, 2023 in Eating Disorders: The Facts

People with anorexia nervosa often receive an incorrect diagnosis of coexisting obsessive-compulsive disorder for their characteristic eating rituals and compulsive exercising.

People with anorexia nervosa often receive an incorrect diagnosis of coexisting obsessive-compulsive disorder for their characteristic eating rituals and compulsive exercising.

Forgiveness

5 Keys for a Successful Relationship

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on April 15, 2023 in Understanding Hypnosis

What tips might be given to a newlywed couple about the secrets of a successful marriage?

What tips might be given to a newlywed couple about the secrets of a successful marriage?

Depression

Why You Should Avoid Heartbreak Music After a Breakup

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 15, 2023 in Social Instincts

Open discussions about mental health are now commonplace in pop culture and vernacular, a welcome change to the status quo. But does it glamorize sadness?

Open discussions about mental health are now commonplace in pop culture and vernacular, a welcome change to the status quo. But does it glamorize sadness?

Infidelity

New Research on 5 Types of Infidelity and the Dark Triad

Arash Emamzadeh on April 14, 2023 in Finding a New Home

A recent study discusses five categories of infidelity. Furthermore, it explores what narcissists, psychopaths, and Machiavellians do and do not consider cheating.

A recent study discusses five categories of infidelity. Furthermore, it explores what narcissists, psychopaths, and Machiavellians do and do not consider cheating.

Grief

Grief Without a Grave: Green Burial and Accessibility

Donelle Dreese Ph.D. on April 14, 2023 in The Green Goodbye

After a death, the gravesite is a psychological lifeline for those left behind. What if the grave is located in an area that is hard to access? There are options. Education is key.

After a death, the gravesite is a psychological lifeline for those left behind. What if the grave is located in an area that is hard to access? There are options. Education is key.

Insomnia

AI Identifies Depression as Highest Risk Factor for Insomnia

Cami Rosso on April 14, 2023 in The Future Brain

AI machine learning can identify individual risk factors for insomnia based on health record data and found depression to be the strongest predictor.

AI machine learning can identify individual risk factors for insomnia based on health record data and found depression to be the strongest predictor.

Stress

Design With All Your Senses

Sally Augustin Ph.D. on April 14, 2023 in People, Places, and Things

When developing a space, keep in mind the full range of experiences people will have in it.

When developing a space, keep in mind the full range of experiences people will have in it.

Eating Disorders

“The Whale”: A Theme of Redemption

Kari Anderson DBH, LPC, CEDS-S on April 14, 2023 in Food, Body, Love

Personal Perspective: "The Whale" accurately depicts the loss of hope that many binge eaters experience.

Personal Perspective: "The Whale" accurately depicts the loss of hope that many binge eaters experience.

Alcoholism

What We Get Wrong About the Risks of Drugs and Alcohol

Richard Brown on April 14, 2023 in Understanding Health Behaviors

When it comes to drugs and alcohol, perceptions don’t always reflect reality. Understanding the psychology of risk perceptions can help us make better decisions.

When it comes to drugs and alcohol, perceptions don’t always reflect reality. Understanding the psychology of risk perceptions can help us make better decisions.

Relationships

The Power Imbalance That Causes Most Fights in Relationships

Paul Dobransky M.D. on April 14, 2023 in Of Minds and Men

If many of the fights in relationships are caused by a specific power imbalance, this technique could smooth away the conflicts.

If many of the fights in relationships are caused by a specific power imbalance, this technique could smooth away the conflicts.