Social Instincts

Emotion Regulation

3 Reasons Why "Happy Tears" Are Vital to Your Mental Health

Mark Travers Ph.D. on May 1, 2023

Here’s the meaning behind the sensation of crying when you are happy.

Here’s the meaning behind the sensation of crying when you are happy.

Emotional Validation

3 Ways to Deal With Emotionally Invalidating People

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 30, 2023

Invalidation can be painful, but learning what it is can curb its effects.

Invalidation can be painful, but learning what it is can curb its effects.

Parenting

4 Ways to Strengthen a Father-Child Relationship

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 29, 2023

Make fatherhood a joyous experience for your child and rewarding for yourself.

Make fatherhood a joyous experience for your child and rewarding for yourself.

Relationships

2 Reasons to Tone Down Your Obsession With Celebrities

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 28, 2023

The relationships we create with larger-than-life characters, including celebrities, can come at a cost.

The relationships we create with larger-than-life characters, including celebrities, can come at a cost.

Forgiveness

2 Ways to Get Better at Admitting When You’re Wrong

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 27, 2023

Unacknowledged errors are missed opportunities for growth.

Unacknowledged errors are missed opportunities for growth.

Self-Esteem

2 Ways to Tell if You’re Stuck in a People-Pleasing Trap

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 26, 2023

People-pleasers never mean any harm but often end up doing it anyway.

People-pleasers never mean any harm but often end up doing it anyway.

Mating

3 Ways for Guys to Up Their Attractiveness

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 25, 2023

Make these tweaks to improve your first impression and your dating game.

Make these tweaks to improve your first impression and your dating game.

Narcissism

Why Loving a Narcissist Can Be a Sign of Deeper Issues

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 24, 2023

While you may feel a sense of protection in the presence of a self-assured narcissist, remember that they will always choose to assure themselves before assuring you.

While you may feel a sense of protection in the presence of a self-assured narcissist, remember that they will always choose to assure themselves before assuring you.

Sex

3 Mental Health Consequences of OnlyFans Stardom

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 23, 2023

There are definite risks with making a living selling explicit content to fans.

There are definite risks with making a living selling explicit content to fans.

Anxiety

What Are the Mental Health Implications of Cancer Screening?

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 22, 2023

An expert weighs in on the psychological benefits of early cancer screenings.

An expert weighs in on the psychological benefits of early cancer screenings.

Therapy

3 Myths About Love to Let Go of as You Grow Up

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 21, 2023

Sometimes, a bit of disillusionment is helpful for us when it comes to love.

Sometimes, a bit of disillusionment is helpful for us when it comes to love.

Cluster B

3 Signs That There's an Energy Vampire In Your Life

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 20, 2023

What to do when your energy isn't yours to spend anymore.

What to do when your energy isn't yours to spend anymore.

Relationships

What Does the Term Frenemy Really Mean?

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 19, 2023

Do you feel like someone might not have your best interests at heart?

Do you feel like someone might not have your best interests at heart?

Loneliness

Why Do Some Men Turn to the Incel Movement?

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 18, 2023

A supportive approach toward self-improvement is needed.

A supportive approach toward self-improvement is needed.

Infidelity

3 Reasons Why Women Cheat

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 18, 2023

How to narrow the gap between infidelity and loyalty in your relationship.

How to narrow the gap between infidelity and loyalty in your relationship.

Depression

Why You Should Avoid Heartbreak Music After a Breakup

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 15, 2023

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?

Self-Sabotage

3 Things to Consider While Living Your "Fleabag Era"

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 14, 2023

Why are some people modeling after a fictional character riddled with red flags?

Why are some people modeling after a fictional character riddled with red flags?

Relationships

When to Cut the Cord on an Emotionally Distant Relationship

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 13, 2023

The illusion of love can push you into a black hole. Here’s how to escape it.

The illusion of love can push you into a black hole. Here’s how to escape it.

Sex

3 Ways to Support a Friend Who's Revealed Their Sexual Identity

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 12, 2023

Changes are hard. As a friend, do you step up or step down?

Changes are hard. As a friend, do you step up or step down?

Relationships

24 Measures of Compatibility in Long-Term Relationships

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 10, 2023

Why compatibility matters more than an arbitrary list of "ideal" attributes.

Why compatibility matters more than an arbitrary list of "ideal" attributes.