Finding Joy: How Positive Anticipation Boosts Your Happiness

Jennice Vilhauer Ph.D. Thinking about the future is an under-used tool for building emotional health. KEY POINTS In the world of mental health and self-development, the phrase “live in the moment” is frequently promoted as the key to happiness. While being…

Methamphetamine Is a Major Drug Threat in the U.S.

Mark S. Gold M.D. The country faces a speedballing, fentanyl and meth overdose crisis. KEY POINTS Methamphetamine is a highly addictive psychostimulant and one of the most widely abused drugs worldwide. Production and distribution of methamphetamine have increased significantly, leading…

Why Do Free Will Beliefs Matter?

John A. Johnson Ph.D. Assumptions about free will have “profound implications on practical matters such as moral and criminal responsibility, blaming and praising people, and appropriate consequences for misbehavior.” The current post explores these implications. What Kind of Free Will is Required…

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Do Coincidences Give Good Guidance?

Sharon Hewitt Rawlette Ph.D. Blindly following synchronicities isn’t smart. Use 3 tips to mine their wisdom. KEY POINTS Is that call from a friend you’ve been thinking about a mere coincidence or a sign of something deeper? Many of us…

Navigating Social Situations During Eating Disorder Recovery

Carolyn Karoll LCSW-C, CEDS-C Five strategies for greater confidence while in eating disorder recovery. KEY POINTS Social situations can be challenging for anyone, but for those recovering from an eating disorder, they can be particularly daunting. Family gatherings, dining out, and…

The Law of Conservation of Emotion

Jason N. Linder, PsyD Five ways emotions change form, but like matter, cannot be destroyed. KEY POINTS “The body expresses what the mind represses.” Introduction The genesis of this post came from talking to Adam Dilla, M.S., about his emotions….

Understanding Emotional Overreactions

Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D. How to deal with emotional triggers and overreactions of others. KEY POINTS Source: SIphotography/istock Sarah had always prided herself on her meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. One day, during a routine team…

The Most Misunderstood Saying: Cultivate Your Own Garden

Arthur Dobrin D.S.W. Voltaire had something very different in mind about cultivating gardens. KEY POINTS “Cultivate your own garden” is a popular phrase lifted from the 18th-century writer and philosopher Voltaire. The aphorism has taken on several shades of meaning…

Is It a Panic Attack or Anxiety?

Michele DeMarco Ph.D., Rev How to distinguish between the mental health conditions of panic and anxiety. KEY POINTS I was 8 years old when the wrecking ball of doom came a-swinging. One minute I was riding my Huffy Sweet Thunder…

Understanding Suicide—Five Profiles of Risk

Grant Hilary Brenner MD, DFAPA Identifying suicide risk can improve prevention of this rising cause of death. KEY POINTS Suicide is an increasingly common cause of death. Suicide rates in the United States have increased by more than 35% in…

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