Raj Persaud, M.D. and Peter Bruggen, M.D. on March 5, 2023 in Slightly Blighty

Psychologically sophisticated questioning by police could powerfully assist the family in providing better information about where a missing person might be.

Samantha Boardman M.D. on March 2, 2023 in Positive Prescription

The ultimate result of catastrophizing is missing out on opportunities and experiences that bring us joy and meaning.

Denis G. Patterson D.O. on February 28, 2023 in Navigating Pain Management

Are you experiencing a tight back, painful intercourse, or trouble going to the bathroom? One helpful cure might surprise you.

Susi Ferrarello Ph.D. on February 27, 2023 in Lying on the Philosopher's Couch

People who feel abandoned by their loved ones may cut themselves off from their own feelings as a form of self-protection. Yet self-exclusion is not a viable solution.

Rafa Euba on February 22, 2023 in You Are Not Meant To Be Happy

A rational approach to the anxieties of life.

John-Manuel Andriote on February 21, 2023 in Stonewall Strong

The ancient Stoics knew that how we tell the stories of our hard times affects our ability to carry on with resilience and wisdom—or to be trapped in suffering.

Ravi Chandra M.D., D.F.A.P.A. on February 16, 2023 in The Pacific Heart

Catastrophic anxiety can be debilitating and destructive. How might we deal with it?

Pamela D. Brown Ph.D. on February 15, 2023 in School Culture

Rejection stings, but there are ways to reframe the experience that will help you and your children keep goals in sight and find other paths forward.

Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D. on February 14, 2023 in A Better Divorce

Fears about your children, your future, your finances, and your identity are nearly universal reactions to divorce. You're not alone, and here's how to cope.

Robin Kirman on January 31, 2023 in Comparing Modalities

Which therapy should you choose for your anxiety? Here's a look at three different approaches.

Jason Whiting Ph.D. on January 19, 2023 in Love, Lies and Conflict

Do you struggle with overreactions in relationships? Your fight, flight, or freeze impulses may be to blame.

Stacy Wentworth M.D. on January 8, 2023 in Cancer Survivorship

For survivors, cancer in the news can trigger treatment memories and renewed fears.

Edy Nathan on December 25, 2022 in Tales of Grief

A Personal Perspective: Do grief responses come in unsuspecting ways? Change the script, and it can be an ally for growth.

Leigh W. Jerome Ph.D. on December 23, 2022 in The Stories We Tell

Our brains are wired to focus on and give more weight to negative information. Learning a few simple techniques can help reduce negativity and obsessional thinking.

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. on December 21, 2022 in Why Bad Looks Good

Have you ever thought, “What’s the worst that could happen?” For some people, that is a healthy strategy.

Brittney Chesworth Ph.D., LCSW on December 14, 2022 in Managing Health Anxiety

Do you fear death because you dread the dying process? Learning to critically evaluate your assumptions about the dying process can reduce your fear of death.

Ewan Morrison on December 14, 2022 in Word-Less

A Personal Perspective: Zoomers' apocalyptic anxieties.

Constance Scharff Ph.D. on December 5, 2022 in Ending Addiction for Good

Want to improve your inner dialogue? Try these seven simple actions to change your self-talk and improve your feelings of well-being.

Michael Ungar Ph.D. on November 27, 2022 in Nurturing Resilience

Sharing with kids the truth about our finances, while focusing on holiday traditions, can make a financially stressful season easier on our mental health.

Roger M. Cahak on November 13, 2022 in Vitalogy

Why might you keep having the same problems in relationships? The answer may lie in attachment styles.

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on November 3, 2022 in Think, Act, Be

Results from national elections could determine the country's direction for at least the next couple of years. Find out how to be OK even when things don't go your way.

Michael Ungar Ph.D. on October 25, 2022 in Nurturing Resilience

Mental health care professionals and parents can help children with anxiety cope better using a few simple techniques.

Ewan Morrison on October 21, 2022 in Word-Less

A Personal Perspective: Exploring the dangers of the Apocalypse mindset.

Roy F. Baumeister Ph.D. on September 15, 2022 in Cultural Animal

Worried fans of social psychology may be encouraged by a recent comprehensive review of multi-site replications.

Liz Stillwaggon Swan PhD on September 12, 2022 in The Philosopher Is In

The sharpest minds in science urge us to change our collective behavior now to manage climate change. Peart's principle of integrity might help us reach the staunch holdouts.

Christopher J. Ferguson Ph.D. on August 16, 2022 in Checkpoints

Many people believe police treat people of different races differently when it comes to force. But is the evidence for this clear?

Iskra Fileva Ph.D. on August 15, 2022 in The Philosopher's Diaries

Focusing on the worst possible outcome can be psychologically protective, but it can also increase anxiety. Protective pessimism can be explained. What about catastrophizing?

Richard Brouillette LCSW on August 1, 2022 in Flipping Out

You can practice schema therapy techniques such as self-talk and imagery to break yourself out of the chatter doom spiral.

Michael Stein Psy.D. on July 22, 2022 in Understanding the Anxious Mind

Are you anxious about how anxious you are? Worried that it will never go away? You're probably doing too much about anxiety. Learn why doing less works better.

Jon Patrick Hatcher M.A. on July 20, 2022 in State of Anxiety

Does the world feel like a dumpster fire? Here's why. And how to feel better fast.