To Mask or Not: Is Your Health Only up to You?

By Arash Emamzadeh on July 29, 2020 in Finding a New Home

Mask or no mask? Vaccination or no vaccination? Are appeals to personal choice harmful? A new study sheds light on this.

Mask or no mask? Vaccination or no vaccination? Are appeals to personal choice harmful? A new study sheds light on this.

Education

Grading Gone Good

By Mitchell M. Handelsman Ph.D. on July 29, 2020 in The Ethical Professor

I was concerned about their learning, the cohesion of the class, and—of course—my course evaluations. It looked like the semester might explode in my face. But I had an SMT!

I was concerned about their learning, the cohesion of the class, and—of course—my course evaluations. It looked like the semester might explode in my face. But I had an SMT!

Health

Mood Boost

By Lea Lis MD on July 29, 2020 in The Shameless Psychiatrist

As a psychiatrist, I am often asked by my patients what they can do to promote better mental health without the use of prescribed medication.

As a psychiatrist, I am often asked by my patients what they can do to promote better mental health without the use of prescribed medication.

Parenting

5 Ways To Do Self-Care When You're With Your Kids

By Laura Markham Ph.D. on July 29, 2020 in Peaceful Parents, Happy Kids

The solution is to put ourselves back on the list, and tend to ourselves as well as we can each moment of the day, just as we do our child. To honor both our needs and theirs.

The solution is to put ourselves back on the list, and tend to ourselves as well as we can each moment of the day, just as we do our child. To honor both our needs and theirs.

Education

Are White Parents the Problem With Public Education?

By Matt Albert Ed.D. on July 29, 2020 in Big Picture Parenting

To understand what’s wrong with public education, we have to look take a hard look at the role of White parents. The new Serial podcast "Nice White Parents" does just that.

To understand what’s wrong with public education, we have to look take a hard look at the role of White parents. The new Serial podcast "Nice White Parents" does just that.

Work

8 Tips for Upping Your Visibility at Virtual Meetings

By Nancy Ancowitz on July 29, 2020 in Self-Promotion for Introverts

Check out these 8 tips for getting your voice heard more at virtual meetings, with special angles for introverts, who often feel invisible amid the rising tide of Zoom meetings.

Check out these 8 tips for getting your voice heard more at virtual meetings, with special angles for introverts, who often feel invisible amid the rising tide of Zoom meetings.

Animal Behavior

Dogs Can Detect Covid-19, and We Need Them to Help Us

By Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on July 29, 2020 in Canine Corner

Dogs can be rapidly trained to detect Covid-19 infection with an accuracy equivalent to PCR tests, but faster and more affordable.

Dogs can be rapidly trained to detect Covid-19 infection with an accuracy equivalent to PCR tests, but faster and more affordable.

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but the way it is framed matters. The same is true of the decisions we make.

Behavioral Economics

Why We Believe in Conspiracy Theories

By Jade Wu Ph.D. on July 29, 2020 in The Savvy Psychologist

Does your otherwise sensible friend believe the moon landing was a Hollywood hoax? The psychology behind believing in conspiracy theories is fascinating.

Does your otherwise sensible friend believe the moon landing was a Hollywood hoax? The psychology behind believing in conspiracy theories is fascinating.

Happiness

Do You Need a Partner to Have a Happy Life?

By Douglas LaBier Ph.D. on July 29, 2020 in The New Resilience

Many people believe they need a partner to feel happy. But new studies show that creating a happy life is more complex.

Many people believe they need a partner to feel happy. But new studies show that creating a happy life is more complex.

Education

How to Help Children Navigate Back-to-School Debates

By Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D. on July 29, 2020 in Promoting Student Well-Being

Are back-to-school debates making your family anxious? Help your child feel emotionally safe.

Are back-to-school debates making your family anxious? Help your child feel emotionally safe.

Resilience

COVID-19 May Not Lead to a Mental Health Crisis After All

By Rob Whitley, Ph.D. on July 29, 2020 in Talking About Men

Could the COVID-19 crisis actually improve aspects of community mental health? Research points to some surprising answers.

Could the COVID-19 crisis actually improve aspects of community mental health? Research points to some surprising answers.

Embarrassment

Why “White Shame” Is a Term Everyone Should Learn

By Naomi Torres-Mackie Ed.M., Ph.D. on July 29, 2020 in Underdog Psychology

Recent research on White Shame reveals a roadblock to fighting racism.

Recent research on White Shame reveals a roadblock to fighting racism.

Sleep

One Word Protects Your Brain from Diabetes and Dementia

By Donald Altman on July 29, 2020 in Practical Mindfulness

Are you so wired up with worry during the day that you find it hard resting at night? This one simple change protects your brain and your health.

Are you so wired up with worry during the day that you find it hard resting at night? This one simple change protects your brain and your health.

Happiness

How to Thrive at Middle Age

By Glenn Geher Ph.D. on July 29, 2020 in Darwin's Subterranean World

Thriving at middle age is perfectly possible. Here are some bits of guidance found in my 365th post in Darwin's Subterranean World. Here is to our shared future.

Thriving at middle age is perfectly possible. Here are some bits of guidance found in my 365th post in Darwin's Subterranean World. Here is to our shared future.

Education

Teaching in Nature: Taking the Classroom Outside

By Megan Delaney PhD, LPC on July 29, 2020 in Nature Is Nurture

In response to the pandemic, teachers need to modify instruction. One way is to take the classroom outside; benefits include improved focus and reduced stress.

In response to the pandemic, teachers need to modify instruction. One way is to take the classroom outside; benefits include improved focus and reduced stress.

Life is full of change. But there are those rare times in history when a potentially catastrophic event affects everyone. How do we cope?

Therapy

How Does EMDR Therapy Work? What Makes It So Effective?

By Jason N Linder, PsyD on July 29, 2020 in Mindfulness Insights

A brief guide to how and why EMDR therapy works.

A brief guide to how and why EMDR therapy works.

Gender

Moms, Speak Out to Control the Coronavirus

By Carolyn Reinach Wolf on July 29, 2020 in From the Desk of the Mental Health Lawyer

All over the country, the lives of moms have been shattered by the realities of the Coronavirus; I am missing my own daughter’s wedding.

All over the country, the lives of moms have been shattered by the realities of the Coronavirus; I am missing my own daughter’s wedding.

Unconscious

Unconscious Motivation

By Michael Karson Ph.D., J.D. on July 29, 2020 in Feeling Our Way

We are more likely to manage our motivations successfully if we acknowledge and accept them.

We are more likely to manage our motivations successfully if we acknowledge and accept them.

Addiction

Gaming Disorder: Is It a Real Illness?

By Eugene Beresin M.D., M.A. on July 29, 2020 in Inside Out, Outside In

Many parents worry about their children having a gaming disorder. Research shows that if this is a real illness, it's very rare.

Many parents worry about their children having a gaming disorder. Research shows that if this is a real illness, it's very rare.

Narcissism

Are You Dating a Narcissist?

By Melissa Shepard MD on July 29, 2020 in Erasing Stigma

Relationships can be challenging enough, but if one partner has Narcissistic Personality Disorder, it can be incredibly tough to manage.

Relationships can be challenging enough, but if one partner has Narcissistic Personality Disorder, it can be incredibly tough to manage.

Stress

Stress During COVID-19: Is There a Pill for That?

By Joe Pierre M.D. on July 29, 2020 in Psych Unseen

Part 2: Are antidepressants the answer to keeping it together during COVID-19?

Part 2: Are antidepressants the answer to keeping it together during COVID-19?

Ethics and Morality

Is Hugging Moral? It Depends on Your Religion

By Joshua Rottman Ph.D. on July 29, 2020 in Moral Boundaries

New research shows that the “moral domain” is far from universal.

New research shows that the “moral domain” is far from universal.

Media

Connecting Teens to Mental Health Tools

By John Torous MD, MBI on July 29, 2020 in Digital Mental Health

Learning and teaching about apps is easier than you think.

Learning and teaching about apps is easier than you think.

Anxiety

Grief in the Time of COVID-19

By Katherine Ramsland Ph.D. on July 29, 2020 in Shadow Boxing

Death cafes offer ways to ponder and discuss death, anxiety over mortality, and what it all means for our lives.

Death cafes offer ways to ponder and discuss death, anxiety over mortality, and what it all means for our lives.

Depression

Depression Is a Trance State

By Denise Winn on July 29, 2020 in Helping Humanity Thrive

Breaking the trance state of depression.

Breaking the trance state of depression.

Sex

Want Better Sex? Sometimes Simmering Is Hotter than Boiling

By Caitlin Cantor LCSW, CST, CGT on July 29, 2020 in Modern Sex

Do you want more from your sex life and intimacy? Slowing down might be just what you need to heat things up.

Do you want more from your sex life and intimacy? Slowing down might be just what you need to heat things up.

Relationships

Should You Send a Facebook Friend Request to a Coworker?

By Wendy L. Patrick, JD, Ph.D. on July 29, 2020 in Why Bad Looks Good

Facebook is a platform that allows you to mix your personal and professional life. But should you?

Facebook is a platform that allows you to mix your personal and professional life. But should you?