Never Punish Fear

Janet L. Jones Ph.D. Short mottoes are effective because they are memorable while our minds are busy playing sports, giving presentations, learning something new, or parenting under pressure. In horse training and riding instruction, I create them often. One of my favorites…

How Memes Help Us Cope

Lynn Zubernis Ph.D. This past month, the internet was full of creative conjectures about where Kate Middleton had disappeared to and why nobody seemed to know. Before there was an explanation, many people were drawn into the mass speculation, sharing…

Medicalization and the Philosophy of Addiction

John T. Maier Ph.D. The term “medicalization” was popularized by the Catholic philosopher and social critic Ivan Illich. Illich was troubled by the way in which what was formerly regarded as deviant behavior had come to be the province of…

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Theory of Mind: Cultivating Relationships Through Empathy

Fabiana Franco Ph.D. The ability to understand another person’s mental state is fundamental to successful adult relationships. Depth of understanding can transform conflicts into moments of connection, deepening the relationship. Theory of Mind enables you to acknowledge your partner’s feelings…

Do You Talk to Your Adolescents About Suicide?

Dee Stern Psy.D. Suicide is often a taboo topic that parents don’t want to talk about with their teens because of the fear that perhaps they might end their own lives when things get tough for them. Possible reasons for ending their lives…

How to Stay Motivated on Your Self-improvement Journey

Joyce Marter LCPC Self-improvement allows us to better ourselves both personally and professionally. It involves a conscious effort to enhance skills, knowledge, habits, and overall well-being. Although it’s good to strive for self-improvement, motivation can sometimes take work. Self-improvement can be an…

The Detrimental Impact of Sleep Loss on Emotional Well-Being

Sherrie Bourg Carter Psy.D. KEY POINTS In a world where sleep loss and the inevitable fatigue that accompanies it are often thought of as “givens,” a study published by the American Psychological Association suggests that we may want to reconsider that fatalistic…

 [HereNOW Help] Accessibility Conformance Report International Edition (Based on VPAT® Version 2.5) Name of Product/Version: HereNOW Help Connect App Report Date: March 19, 2024 Product Description: HereNOW Help Connect is the primary mobile app for users of HereNOW Help, the intelligent mental health platform….

A Look Into Neurodiversity-at-Work Trends for 2024

Ed Thompson KEY POINTS At Uptimize, in working with organizations around the world to train and certify their professionals in neuroinclusion, we have a privileged and often exciting viewpoint into the global progression of neurodiversity at work. Today, we are seeing a…

Do Stress and Trauma Really Make You Age Faster?

Seth J. Gillihan PhD Folk wisdom tells us that major stresses can speed up the aging process, causing someone who has had a hard life to look older than their years. People often attribute going gray or losing their hair to a…

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