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Suicide

New Suicide Prevention Research

Monica Vermani C. Psych. on September 30, 2026 in A Deeper Wellness

New suicide prevention research offers tools, strategies, and hope for at-risk individuals.

New suicide prevention research offers tools, strategies, and hope for at-risk individuals.

Relationships

I Love You Because You’re Different From Me

Mark O'Connell LCSW-R on September 30, 2026 in Quite Queerly

Differences in relationships are not a threat to connection. Witnessing difference is what makes love possible.

Differences in relationships are not a threat to connection. Witnessing difference is what makes love possible.

Wisdom

Why We Are No Wiser Than Our Ancestors

Neel Burton M.A., M.D. on September 30, 2026 in Ataraxia

We know more than ever before, yet may be less wise. Perhaps our knowledge is the problem.

We know more than ever before, yet may be less wise. Perhaps our knowledge is the problem.

Decision-Making

The Art of Making Big Decisions: 7 Tips

Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. on September 30, 2026 in Fixing Families

The process of making big decisions—about relationships, jobs, or health—can be overwhelming. Here are seven tips to help you move through the process.

The process of making big decisions—about relationships, jobs, or health—can be overwhelming. Here are seven tips to help you move through the process.

Social Life

BTS: The Science of Choosing to Be Present

Laura Bilbao Broch MSc on September 30, 2026 in Cell on the Self

More than half of all concert-goers admit they prioritise filming over being present. Most will rarely revisit those videos. Here's how BTS got more than 50,000 people to put their phones down.

More than half of all concert-goers admit they prioritise filming over being present. Most will rarely revisit those videos. Here's how BTS got more than 50,000 people to put their phones down.

Neuroscience

How to Use Tips Based on Neuroscience to Relieve Stress

Elinor Greenberg Ph.D. on September 30, 2026 in Understanding Narcissism

Want to be happier? Modern neuroscience has helped us identify ways to add mini-mental vacations into our day.

Want to be happier? Modern neuroscience has helped us identify ways to add mini-mental vacations into our day.

Animal Behavior

Dog Trainers Switch Methods Due to Empathy and Education

Zazie Todd Ph.D. on September 30, 2026 in Fellow Creatures

Reward-based dog trainers place greater emphasis on education and science than those who use aversives, study shows.

Reward-based dog trainers place greater emphasis on education and science than those who use aversives, study shows.

Forgiveness

The Price of Pride

Judy Eaton Ph.D. on September 30, 2026 in Radical Repair

Contrary to what some people believe, apologizing is not a weakness. In fact, refusing to say sorry can actually be bad for you. Here's how you can get better at apologizing.

Contrary to what some people believe, apologizing is not a weakness. In fact, refusing to say sorry can actually be bad for you. Here's how you can get better at apologizing.

Marriage

When Quiet in a Marriage Isn’t Peace

Denise Renye, Psy.D. on September 30, 2026 in Between Insight and Instinct

When a partner stops trying to work on the marriage, that often spells trouble, not peace.

When a partner stops trying to work on the marriage, that often spells trouble, not peace.

Emotional Abuse

How Is an Emotionally Abusive Family Created?

Beverly Engel L.M.F.T. on September 30, 2026 in The Compassion Chronicles

An emotionally abusive family can be created by children passing on abuse to younger siblings, a parent taking anger out on children, or a parent having an alcohol dependence.

An emotionally abusive family can be created by children passing on abuse to younger siblings, a parent taking anger out on children, or a parent having an alcohol dependence.

Education

Old Dogs and New Tricks, a Beginner’s Mind for Older People

Gregg Levoy on September 30, 2026 in Passion!

Personal Perspective: It’s one thing to glorify beginner’s mind and another to become a beginner well past the beginner stage of life.

Personal Perspective: It’s one thing to glorify beginner’s mind and another to become a beginner well past the beginner stage of life.

Bipolar Disorder

When Eloquence Prevents Treatment

Patrick William Kelly Ph.D. on September 30, 2026 in Minds at War

For a decade, I argued my way out of psychiatric care, at times with Foucault. My fluency was read as competence, but it was a symptom of the illness I couldn't see.

For a decade, I argued my way out of psychiatric care, at times with Foucault. My fluency was read as competence, but it was a symptom of the illness I couldn't see.

Aging

Lessons From a Code Blue

Cynthia Chen-Joea DO, MPH, FAAFP, DABOM on September 30, 2026 in The Other Side of the White Coat

Medicine can keep a body alive for a long time, but is that what you'd really want? Why your family should know your wishes.

Medicine can keep a body alive for a long time, but is that what you'd really want? Why your family should know your wishes.

Beauty

Advocate for Yourself When Choosing Aesthetic Treatments

Ryan C. Warner Ph.D. on September 30, 2026 in Leadership, Diversity, and Wellness

Before you change your appearance, understand what you’re really hoping will change.

Before you change your appearance, understand what you’re really hoping will change.

Stress

If You Want to Declutter Your Mind, Start With Your Home

Dan Mager MSW, LCSW on September 30, 2026 in Some Assembly Required

When spending time in your home or workspace, how often does it occur to you that there’s just too much “stuff”? Clutter actually has a significant impact on our mental health.

When spending time in your home or workspace, how often does it occur to you that there’s just too much “stuff”? Clutter actually has a significant impact on our mental health.

Wisdom

Stop Trying to Get to the 'Next' Thing

Nancy Colier LCSW, Rev. on September 30, 2026 in Inviting a Monkey to Tea

Stop heading to "what's next." The destination is here and now.

Stop heading to "what's next." The destination is here and now.

Health

Revisiting the Impact of People and Place in Healthcare

Ann Sloan Devlin on September 30, 2026 in What Americans Build and Why

Sometimes events catch you off guard, like having emergency surgery. And even more unexpectedly, the unit where you recover is one that you had researched over a decade earlier.

Sometimes events catch you off guard, like having emergency surgery. And even more unexpectedly, the unit where you recover is one that you had researched over a decade earlier.

Depression

Do You Feel Depressed by the State of the World?

Dan Roberts MBACP on September 30, 2026 in The Calm Self

In our digital world, we can feel overwhelmed by all the bad news. Taking compassionate action can make a small but significant difference — and help you feel more hopeful.

In our digital world, we can feel overwhelmed by all the bad news. Taking compassionate action can make a small but significant difference — and help you feel more hopeful.

Anxiety

Don’t Take It Personally!

Mark Schroeder, Ph.D. on September 30, 2026 in When Things Get Personal

You've heard the advice again and again: Don't take it personally. The truth of it isn't always what it seems.

You've heard the advice again and again: Don't take it personally. The truth of it isn't always what it seems.

Intelligence

The Link Between IQ and Zip Code

R. Douglas Fields Ph.D. on September 30, 2026 in The New Brain

IQ and your brain structure and function are strongly influenced by environmental experience.

IQ and your brain structure and function are strongly influenced by environmental experience.

Motivation

Navigating the Affordability Crisis in Your Relationship

Gregory Matos PsyD, ABPP on September 30, 2026 in The State of Our Unions

Learn how financial compatibility, communication, shared goals, and healthy money habits can help couples navigate today’s affordability crisis together.

Learn how financial compatibility, communication, shared goals, and healthy money habits can help couples navigate today’s affordability crisis together.

Animal Behavior

Who Cares for the Person Caring for the Pet?

Renata Roma Ph.D. on September 30, 2026 in Rethinking the Human-Animal Bond

In therapy, people talk about the comfort their pets bring, but also the worries and responsibilities of caring for them. Are we making room for both?

In therapy, people talk about the comfort their pets bring, but also the worries and responsibilities of caring for them. Are we making room for both?

Resilience

The Magic of Resilience

MaryCatherine McDonald Ph.D. on September 30, 2026 in The Hope Circuit

Resilience is the ordinary magic that helps us keep going when life gets hard — and it’s something we can practice. Here are three small ways to strengthen yours.

Resilience is the ordinary magic that helps us keep going when life gets hard — and it’s something we can practice. Here are three small ways to strengthen yours.

Happiness

What Does It Mean to Flourish?

Peg O'Connor Ph.D. on September 30, 2026 in Philosophy Stirred, Not Shaken

Pleasure, wealth, and honor are not enough to flourish. Creating a good moral character is the key.

Pleasure, wealth, and honor are not enough to flourish. Creating a good moral character is the key.

Artificial Intelligence

3 Reasons Not To Use AI for Relationship Advice

Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on September 30, 2026 in Liking the Child You Love

Do you really want AI taking your side in a fight it never witnessed and can't fully understand?

Do you really want AI taking your side in a fight it never witnessed and can't fully understand?

Friends

7 Strategies People Use To End Draining Friendships

Mark Travers Ph.D. on September 30, 2026 in Social Instincts

Ending a stale friendship is a complicated process, but it can benefit you too.

Ending a stale friendship is a complicated process, but it can benefit you too.

Mindfulness

How to Create a Schedule That Allows Spaciousness

Lizabeth Roemer Ph.D. on September 30, 2026 in Mindfully Doing What Matters

Does your crowded schedule interfere with your ability to reflect and reground? Intentional planning can create space that facilitates well-being and thriving.

Does your crowded schedule interfere with your ability to reflect and reground? Intentional planning can create space that facilitates well-being and thriving.

Relationships

How We Create Our Relationships in Everyday Communication

Audra K Nuru Ph.D. on September 30, 2026 in Speaking of Relationships

Relationships are not things we simply have. We make and remake them every day, and the ordinary conversations we overlook may do more for our well-being than we realize.

Relationships are not things we simply have. We make and remake them every day, and the ordinary conversations we overlook may do more for our well-being than we realize.

Parenting

Could Validation Help New Parents?

Holly Parker, Ph.D. on September 30, 2026 in Your Future Self

When couples step into their role as parents, they can feel the strain of this shift and tend to be less content in their relationship. So what do we do with that knowledge?

When couples step into their role as parents, they can feel the strain of this shift and tend to be less content in their relationship. So what do we do with that knowledge?