Dale M. Kushner Finding beauty in imperfection and satisfaction in mere excellence. Key points Let me tell you a story about brokenness and repair. Approximately six centuries ago, Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa of Japan broke his favorite tea bowl. The bowl…
Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy MD Sprinkling daily seeds of hope to cultivate family mental health. Key points Hope is an invaluable spiritual practice that can help us maintain our individual and family mental health. Hope allows us to maintain an optimistic worldview that centers basic human…
Camille Preston Ph.D. Reducing decision fatigue through structure helps us reclaim our mental energy. Key points In our modern world, the abundance of choice can be both a blessing and a curse. We’re often told that having more options empowers…
Gil Winch Ph.D. You are the expert on you, so share the knowledge. Key points Many of us spend a significant amount of time reflecting on our strengths, weaknesses, and what motivates us. But when it comes to work, we…
Andrew Devendorf, PhD No two people have the exact same depression. What explains these differences? Key points Globally, over 280 million people have depression. But if you were to ask a random sample of 1,000 people to describe their depression, you would…
Robert N. Johansen Ph.D. Key points Many of my boyhood memories, like most people’s, are laced with threads of happy, play-filled images. When I recall them, the joy spawned by my original experience snaps back immediately, warming my heart all…
Levi Riven Ph.D. It may be that all effective therapies work by modifying memory in some way. Key points Memory is much more than an archive of the past. It is the prism through which we see ourselves, others, and the…
Kenneth E. Miller Ph.D. Here are the essentials of “parts” therapy, and how it can change your life. Key points Source: Shutterstock/AI In my work with trauma survivors, especially developmental trauma—physical and emotional abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse—as well as the less visible emotional wounds…
Ian MacRae Lessons from the thinker John Ruskin on rediscovering the meaning of work. Key points Building a career in the age of automation can feel overwhelming and difficult to plan. Yet the psychological challenges we face today are nothing new; the…
Catherine J. Mutti-Driscoll Ph.D. How to recognize rejection sensitivity dysphoria, a lesser-known ADHD symptom. Key points Rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) is an experience that many people with ADHD report, but it can be overlooked by clinicians. The emotional regulation experiences of people with ADHD are…