Psychology Today: The Latest
The latest blog posts from Psychology Today

The Well-Connected Animal
2024/05/21 06:42:00

Discover the social networks formed between nonhuman animals. These networks show the complexity, depth, and wonder of life in animal societies.

I Left My Phone and Now I'm Happy
2024/05/21 06:05:09

Personal Perspective: Putting away your device and social media enables you to self-reflect and stay connected with loved ones.

How to Change Your Outlook by Shaping Your Negative Memories
2024/05/21 05:58:15

Once you know how memory works, you can use representative memories, and even bring some up on purpose, to heal your stuck points and change your present-time emotional experience.

Living Intentionally and Its Impact
2024/05/21 05:17:10

Discover the transformative power of setting intentions.

Making Diamonds Out of Dust
2024/05/21 04:51:41

Don't look back with regret and think that if your life had been easier you could have been happier. Even wWhere there is ruin there is hope for treasure.

Help Children Build Resilience to Face Life’s Challenges
2024/05/21 04:46:50

Encourage student well-being through literature and storytelling. Literacy provides a clear path to building resilience and helps children process the world around them.

Forget Sustainability?Regeneration Is Now Urgently Needed
2024/05/21 04:39:36

Many people believe we should make our economy "sustainable"?but that would only sustain degraded ecological conditions. Instead, we need to regenerate conditions.

Psilocybin: Potential Psychedelic Treatment for Depression
2024/05/21 04:29:06

Researchers are discovering that "magic mushrooms" may provide rapid relief and possibly a cure of severe depression.

Understanding the Contradictory Behavior of Michael Cohen
2024/05/21 04:24:31

Why Michael Cohen is apologizing and atoning for his mistakes in the New York Supreme Court case against Donald J. Trump.

Can Shame Really Be Good for Us?
2024/05/21 04:16:29

There are calls to rehabilitate shame to counter increasing societal shamelessness. Is this a viable strategy or will it harm people already struggling with shame?

The Beauty of Stillness
2024/05/21 03:51:53

Most people are afraid of being bored, but few ever experience the beauty that is intrinsic to this state, which is the gateway to deeper layers of self-awareness and discovery.

Why Penelope From "Bridgerton" Might Lose Colin
2024/05/21 03:51:29

Penelope's secret identity could get in the way of her relationship with Colin. Should she tell him the truth even if it ends their relationship? And if yes, then when?

Rachel Aviv’s Search for the Meaning of Mental Illness
2024/05/21 03:36:47

Aviv's book, "Strangers to Ourselves," explores how psychiatry doesn’t just offer us diagnoses, but identities. But at what cost?

Helping Practitioners Respond to Sibling Sexual Behavior
2024/05/21 03:33:04

Situations involving sibling sexual behavior require careful attention to contextual factors, including the whole family.

Cultivating Narcissistic Entitlement
2024/05/21 03:26:40

The exaggerated sense of entitlement seen in narcissism often begins in childhood with an over-indulgent parent "protecting" the child from experiencing the shame emotion.

My Husband Almost Died Because I Wasn’t Solutionary Enough
2024/05/21 02:56:09

When we face emergencies, it's more important than ever to slow down and think clearly and carefully to resolve the situation successfully.

Families With Glass Children Must Not Throw Stones
2024/05/21 02:25:01

The siblings of children with disabilities can often go unnoticed due to limited parental resources. However, these so-called glass children also require attention.

Am I Actually Who I Think I Am?
2024/05/21 02:19:22

Naomi Klein's world got turned on its axis when another Naomi?her doppleganger?appeared.

What Can Be Done About Homelessness?
2024/05/21 02:10:27

Homelessness is at an all-time high in the United States. One recent VA initiative, using the Housing First policy approach, has reduced veteran homelessness by 55 percent.

The Mr. Nice Guy Syndrome and Adverse Childhood Experiences
2024/05/21 01:24:38

The Mr. Nice Guy Syndrome is a curious mixture of appealing strengths, insecurities, and problematic behaviors rooted in adverse childhood experiences. Learn corrective strategies.

7 Ways Person-Centered Care Can Improve Employee Well-Being
2024/05/21 01:16:36

Evidence-informed mental healthcare is on the brink of revolutionizing the workplace.

Fatigued, Female, and in Your 40s? It Might Be Perimenopause
2024/05/21 01:04:55

Did you know there are 40 possible symptoms associated with perimenopause? Here are 4 tips to help you recognize and navigate this often tumultuous season of life.

Long-Term Leadership Is Evolutionary
2024/05/21 00:47:18

To excel as a leader you have to adapt to changing circumstances.

How to Avoid a Competitive Life
2024/05/21 00:39:36

Do you feel like you're constantly competing with others in order to succeed? There is an alternative path to take.

The Overlooked Struggle That "Power Couples" Often Face
2024/05/21 00:38:08

Ego clashes aren't uncommon for power couples. Here's how to avoid them.

Self-Acceptance: The Royal Road to Happiness and Success
2024/05/21 00:36:18

If you're wondering why your hard work isn't achieving the results you expect, notice how you are treating yourself.

No Personal Attacks Allowed Here!
2024/05/21 00:24:57

Bullying appears to be increasing everywhere, including in the halls of Congress. Committees and individuals need to learn how to set limits and impose consequences on bullies.

Undoing Emotional Numbing May Be Key to Trauma Recovery
2024/05/21 00:20:25

Emotional dysregulation in PTSD causes personal, professional, and relationship problems. How can we notice our emotions and make use of them in the face of unresolved trauma?

How Women Can Thrive in Male-Dominated Professions
2024/05/21 00:01:39

Can a woman work in a man’s world? Research reveals the positive role of resilience.

The Benefits of Social-Emotional Learning
2024/05/20 23:40:39

Most parents care a lot about how their kids perform in school. Here's why social-emotional learning can be an important part of academic success.