Moshe Bar Ph.D. Our state of mind slides across a spectrum. Here’s how to find the sweet spot. KEY POINTS When I took my children to the Museum of Science in Boston, I liked to sit them by the entrance…
Nick Bowman Ph.D. The Fallout TV show is driving interest in video games and their digital worlds. KEY POINTS In April 2024, Amazon Prime subscribers were given access to one of the most elusive and confounding places imaginable, the survival…
Mark Travers Ph.D. Hikikomori syndrome could be contributing to a wave of loneliness. KEY POINTS “I became a hiki after dropping out of high school at 16,” writes a Reddit user, “I’m 37 now with the mind of a 16-year-old. Two decades…
Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry Although they don’t wear uniforms, military children also serve their country. KEY POINTS By Cassidy O’Neill, Carla Schnitzlein, D.O., and Harold Kudler, M.D. Seven-year-old Olivia and her older sister laugh as they cover their…
Monica Vermani C. Psych. Understand triggers that drive bad habits and break free of the habit loop. KEY POINTS We are creatures of habits, both good and bad. What separates the good from the bad are the negative consequences that…
Corey Wilks Psy.D. The psychological phenomenon of how unfinished tasks affect us. You know how having too many open Chrome tabs bogs your computer down? The same happens to your brain. Unfinished tasks keep “running” in the background, which impairs…
Elizabeth Ruegg DSW, LCSW KEY POINTS Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by rejection sensitivity, emotional instability, and an unstable sense of self. These symptoms usually arise in adolescence or early adulthood and often derive from adverse childhood experiences. People with BPD often experience abandonment fears…
Jeff Tarrant, Ph.D., BCN Engaging positive emotions can rewire the brain. KEY POINTS Depression is a pervasive mental health issue affecting millions worldwide. Despite advances in treatment, many individuals continue to struggle with its debilitating effects. Traditional therapies like medication and talk therapy are effective…
Deborah L. Cabaniss M.D. How can psychotherapy change your life at any age? KEY POINTS Rita*, a 72-year-old woman, felt fatigued and unmotivated a year after the birth of her first grandchild. A retired teacher, she was very excited about…
Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. Some perfectionism can negatively affect your well-being. Cowritten by Eser Yilmaz & Tchiki Davis. Perfectionism is a personality trait associated with striving to be flawless and often involves being critical of imperfections (Flett & Hewitt, 2002). Although perfectionism can be a…