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Why Life Feels Rigged Against You (But Isn't)

Even an objectively fair process can somehow feel biased.read more .

by: (Mark Travers Ph.D.)

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Do You Smile at Strangers?

In a world acknowledging the body-mind connection more and more, smiling may offer an easy happiness hack.read more .

by: (Diane N Solomon Ph.D.)

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'Why Is He So Nice One Day and Mean the Next?'

He’s charming, then cold—but it’s not emotional instability. It’s a tactic that keeps you invested. This piece explains the mechanism.read more .

by: (Mags Lesiak MPhil)

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Eliminating Mental Health Stigma at Work

Mental health stigma is still prevalent in today's workplaces, and it's costing money and happiness. What can be done to decrease mental health stigma at work?read more .

by: (Patricia Grabarek, Ph.D., and Katina Sawyer, Ph.D.)

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When Youth Becomes the Standard

Aging is natural, yet our culture treats it like failure. There are ways to build a healthier, grounded view of growing older.read more .

by: (Carolyn Karoll LCSW-C, CEDS-C)

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Can You Stop Yourself From Falling Into the Loneliness Trap?

Having a social network does more than make you smile. Research shows it actually improves your health.read more .

by: (Donald Altman)

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Chasing Perfection in Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar II disorder prevents me from experiencing joy a lot of the time, and when I do, it's because I'm hoping for something better.read more .

by: (Leon Garber LMHC)

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Why Jung Is Having a Moment

Jung is trending on TikTok. Shadow work journals outsell Oprah. Why is a psychiatrist who died in 1961 suddenly resonating with Gen Z?read more .

by: (Chester H. Sunde, Psy.D.)

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Understanding Antisocial Behaviour in Childhood

New developments in data science are helping to reveal how, when, and why adolescents behave antisocially.read more .

by: (Patricia Lockwood, Ph.D., and Jo Cutler, Ph.D.)

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Cultivate AI—Authentic Intelligence—to Be Your Best Self

When we are surrounded by a world of increasing artificial intelligence, our focus on authenticity is more important than ever.read more .

by: (Samuel L. Pauker, M.D., and Miriam Arond)

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Using ChatGPT to Process Relationship Issues

Many people are turning to ChatGPT for relationship advice. But should you trust its answers? See how advice can differ depending on how you frame your question.read more .

by: (Hal Shorey Ph.D.)

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New Frankenstein, Old Biases

Most people are biased to negatively judge people with facial anomalies. How does popular cinema reinforce this psychological effect?read more .

by: (Anjan Chatterjee MD, FAAN)

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Kratom-7 OH: Kratom on Steroids

Kratom-7 OH is emerging as a potent and addictive synthetic of kratom. Research suggests it presents similar risks as other powerful opioids.read more .

by: (Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D.)

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Let's Wake Up and Move Beyond Survival-Mode Reactivity

When you are anxious or angry, the blood supply to your highest thinking centers is compromised. You must bring your brain back online to live a rational and constructive life.read more .

by: (David Hanscom MD)

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One Thing May Be Keeping You From Finding the Right Partner

Don't fear change. By forcing yourself out of inertia, you give yourself the opportunity to find the right partner—whether it's your current one with some tweaks or someone else.read more .

by: (Bruce Y. Lee M.D., M.B.A.)

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New Global Study Finds ECT Linked to Wide Range of Harms

It is well established that the most common adverse effect of electroconvulsive therapy is memory loss. Our latest paper reports on 25 other adverse effects in multiple domains.read more .

by: (John Read Ph.D.)

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6 Sad Reasons Why a Family Creates a Black Sheep

A closer look at the subtle family patterns that quietly push one child into the role of outsider and what it means for everyone involved.read more .

by: (Jonice Webb Ph.D.)

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5 Ways to Protect Your Energy From Toxic Family Members

Tools to stay connected with challenging family members while protecting your peace, setting boundaries, and easing the emotional load.read more .

by: (Sarah Epstein LMFT)

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He Escaped a Pious Cult—Then Found College to Be a New One

Raised in a Christian cult, Ben Appel thought he’d escaped—until he found the same psychology on campus.read more .

by: (Pamela B. Paresky Ph.D.)

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Stranger Things Are on the Horizon—and Not Just on Netflix

The murky world in the show "Stranger Things" may feel close to our own. Teens can learn some key lessons from the show to help them conquer their own "monsters."read more .

by: (Riana Elyse Anderson Ph.D. LCP)

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