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Ghosting

The Psychology Behind Ghosting in a Romantic Relationship

Annie Tanasugarn Ph.D., CCTSA on November 30, 2023 in Understanding PTSD

The reasons that a person ghosts another can be complex, including a result of traits of vulnerable narcissism, poor communication skills, and feelings of low self-worth.

The reasons that a person ghosts another can be complex, including a result of traits of vulnerable narcissism, poor communication skills, and feelings of low self-worth.

Passive-Aggression

Was It Passive-Aggressive?

Shawn M. Burn Ph.D. on November 30, 2023 in Presence of Mind

Decoding people’s intentions so we can respond appropriately is challenging, especially when it comes to passive-aggressiveness. Yet it's worth trying.

Decoding people’s intentions so we can respond appropriately is challenging, especially when it comes to passive-aggressiveness. Yet it's worth trying.

Loneliness

How Lonely People Can Make Their Life Meaningful

Arash Emamzadeh on November 30, 2023 in Finding a New Home

A new study concludes that nostalgia can reduce loneliness and restore meaning in life.

A new study concludes that nostalgia can reduce loneliness and restore meaning in life.

Philosophy

What Is Good Philosophy?

Walter Veit Ph.D. on November 30, 2023 in Science and Philosophy

Daniel Dennett explains his approach to philosophy and the role of historians of philosophy.

Daniel Dennett explains his approach to philosophy and the role of historians of philosophy.

Animal Behavior

Bottlenose Dolphins Sense Electricity

Mary Bates Ph.D. on November 30, 2023 in Animal Minds

Bottlenose dolphins have keen vision and acute hearing. Now, new research shows they possess another super sense: They can feel electric fields.

Bottlenose dolphins have keen vision and acute hearing. Now, new research shows they possess another super sense: They can feel electric fields.

Psychosis

Merry Christmas From the Psych Ward

Sally Littlefield on November 30, 2023 in A Window Into Psychosis

A Personal Perspective: I spent Christmas 2019 in a psych ward. No, it was not my worst Christmas ever.

A Personal Perspective: I spent Christmas 2019 in a psych ward. No, it was not my worst Christmas ever.

Meditation

Nurturing the Soul: The Power of Self-Compassion

The Center for Healthy Minds and Healthy Minds Innovations on November 30, 2023 in Healthy Minds

What if I told you that the difficulties and painful emotions we experience during the holidays can help direct us back to compassion?

What if I told you that the difficulties and painful emotions we experience during the holidays can help direct us back to compassion?

Relationships

Why Suppressed Emotions Can Erupt in a Crisis

Randi Gunther Ph.D. on November 30, 2023 in Rediscovering Love

Buried feelings can erupt under pressure, and instead of behaving as one generally would, long-time negative feelings may lead them to lash out instead.

Buried feelings can erupt under pressure, and instead of behaving as one generally would, long-time negative feelings may lead them to lash out instead.

Sleep

Tired of Counting Sheep? Practical Solutions for Persistent Insomnia

L. Kenneth Zweig M.D. on November 30, 2023 in An Ounce of Prevention MD

Discover how to conquer insomnia with effective, natural strategies and say goodbye to sleepless nights for good.

Discover how to conquer insomnia with effective, natural strategies and say goodbye to sleepless nights for good.

Bias

How to Cope with Bias in Hiring

Abdulrahman Bindamnan on November 30, 2023 in Zero-Generation Students

Bias can still influence hiring managers' decisions, but there may be ways to counter it.

Bias can still influence hiring managers' decisions, but there may be ways to counter it.

Laughter

The Enduring Link Between Laughter and Play

John Charles Simon on November 30, 2023 in Laughter and Humor 101

Humans use laughter more frequently than any of the Great Apes. The reason likely relates to its close association with play.

Humans use laughter more frequently than any of the Great Apes. The reason likely relates to its close association with play.

Chronic Pain

7 Ways to Change Your Relationship with Chronic Pain

Evan Parks Psy.D. on November 30, 2023 in Pain Rehabilitation

Sensory input will be interpreted as a threat when your nervous system is overactive. Learn how to change your relationship with pain and maintain calm.

Sensory input will be interpreted as a threat when your nervous system is overactive. Learn how to change your relationship with pain and maintain calm.

Identity

What Makes an Adult?

The Hungry Mind Lab on November 30, 2023 in Deciphering Our Differences

There is more to adulthood than marrying, having children, and buying a house. Here are some of the psychological characteristics that make people feel grown-up.

There is more to adulthood than marrying, having children, and buying a house. Here are some of the psychological characteristics that make people feel grown-up.

Education

Helping Adult Learners by Guiding from the Sidelines

Jessica Koehler Ph.D. on November 30, 2023 in Beyond School Walls

Malcolm Knowles' revolutionary principles shift the traditional educational paradigm, empowering adults through self-directed and experience-rich learning.

Malcolm Knowles' revolutionary principles shift the traditional educational paradigm, empowering adults through self-directed and experience-rich learning.

Happiness

Why Being a Little Kinder Is Good for Everybody

Kyle D. Killian Ph.D., LMFT on November 30, 2023 in Intersections

Being kind seems to be a lost art today. Here are four tips for enacting kindness in an age of grievance.

Being kind seems to be a lost art today. Here are four tips for enacting kindness in an age of grievance.

Anxiety

Getting Rid of Anxious Thinking

Denise Winn on November 30, 2023 in Helping Humanity Thrive

Why wishing you weren’t anxious doesn’t work.

Why wishing you weren’t anxious doesn’t work.

Cognition

How My Favorite Meme Teaches 2 Ways of Thinking

Kathleen R. Bogart Ph.D. on November 30, 2023 in Disability Is Diversity

What does a can of biscuits have to do with prejudice?

What does a can of biscuits have to do with prejudice?

Eating Disorders

Anticipated Regret for Doing Versus Not Doing

Emily T. Troscianko on November 30, 2023 in A Hunger Artist

How does the old adage about regretting the things you didn’t do play out in the context of anorexia recovery?

How does the old adage about regretting the things you didn’t do play out in the context of anorexia recovery?

Identity

“Barbie”: When Hollywood Gets Psychology Right

Erin O’Connor Ed.D. on November 30, 2023 in Scientific Mommy

The "Barbie" movie eloquently illustrates the struggles of identity development.

The "Barbie" movie eloquently illustrates the struggles of identity development.

Family Dynamics

Does Your Partner Have a Mother or Sibling Complex?

Nicholas Balaisis Ph.D., RP on November 30, 2023 in Our Devices, Our Selves

Do you often feel like a roommate or parent to your romantic partner? Some signs that you are drifting into a parental or sibling dynamic.

Do you often feel like a roommate or parent to your romantic partner? Some signs that you are drifting into a parental or sibling dynamic.

Relationships

Why We Don't Need More Empathy in Our Relationships

Sara Nasserzadeh Ph.D. on November 30, 2023 in Love by Design

Many couples believe that if they have more empathy for one another, their relationship will be happier. That is not the case. in fact, it could be the opposite.

Many couples believe that if they have more empathy for one another, their relationship will be happier. That is not the case. in fact, it could be the opposite.

Stress

Is Your Child Stressed Out?

Temma Ehrenfeld on November 30, 2023 in Open Gently

How to recognize and respond to stress in children.

How to recognize and respond to stress in children.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

The Importance of Free Speech Culture

Jonathan Wai Ph.D. on November 30, 2023 in Finding the Next Einstein

A conversation about the importance of free speech culture and how best to support it.

A conversation about the importance of free speech culture and how best to support it.

Personality

The 5 Systems of Character Adaptation

Gregg Henriques Ph.D. on November 30, 2023 in Theory of Knowledge

Want a better map for how you relate to the environment? Learn the five systems of character adaptation.

Want a better map for how you relate to the environment? Learn the five systems of character adaptation.

Therapy

"Will I Be in Therapy Forever?"

Jennifer Gerlach LCSW on November 30, 2023 in Beyond Mental Health

Should therapy be indefinite? Is it problematic when it is?

Should therapy be indefinite? Is it problematic when it is?

Sexual Orientation

Tapping Into Strength and Wellness as an LGBTQIA+ Person

Julie Woulfe Ph.D. on November 30, 2023 in Queering Health

There are LGBTQIA+ people thriving and living full lives. How can we use research on the strengths of the LGBTQIA+ community to support our own wellness?

There are LGBTQIA+ people thriving and living full lives. How can we use research on the strengths of the LGBTQIA+ community to support our own wellness?

Stress

2 Reframes That Will Change How You Care for Your Body

Robyne Hanley-Dafoe Ed.D. on November 30, 2023 in Everyday Resilience

You need the right mindset, aligned intentions, and self-awareness to make the physical changes most people are seeking.

You need the right mindset, aligned intentions, and self-awareness to make the physical changes most people are seeking.

Child Development

Healing From Childhood: Finding Your True Self

Peg Streep on November 30, 2023 in Tech Support

People sometimes say that they lost sight of themselves, but it's not usual for children in dysfunctional families to do precisely that. They may not know who they are.

People sometimes say that they lost sight of themselves, but it's not usual for children in dysfunctional families to do precisely that. They may not know who they are.

Artificial Intelligence

When Artificial Intelligence Mimics the Human Brain

John Nosta on November 30, 2023 in The Digital Self

Do artificial neural networks that mimic the human brain's structure and efficiency mark a revolutionary intersection of AI and neuroscience?

Do artificial neural networks that mimic the human brain's structure and efficiency mark a revolutionary intersection of AI and neuroscience?