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Ethics and Morality

The Ethics of Organ Transplantation

L.S. Dugdale, MD on June 18, 2024 in The Lost Art

Organ donation saves lives. But it's ethically complex.

Organ donation saves lives. But it's ethically complex.

Deception

Lying Is Rare, but for Those Who Lie It is Prolific

Debbie Peterson on June 18, 2024 in Where Women Govern

There are ways to catch our lying public officials.

There are ways to catch our lying public officials.

Career

How To Build Positive Relationships at Work

Megan Dalla-Camina on June 18, 2024 in Real Women

Discover how investing in positive relationships at work can transform your career and well-being.

Discover how investing in positive relationships at work can transform your career and well-being.

Mating

A Hidden Threat on Online Dating Sites

Diane E Dreher Ph.D. on June 18, 2024 in Your Personal Renaissance

How to recognize tricks and tactics of online emotional manipulators.

How to recognize tricks and tactics of online emotional manipulators.

Education

Why Schools Should Teach Handwriting in a Digital World

J. Richard Gentry Ph.D. on June 18, 2024 in Raising Readers, Writers, and Spellers

Recent studies advocate not ditching handwriting for keyboarding. Find out the important benefits of handwriting, not only for children of all ages but also for you.

Recent studies advocate not ditching handwriting for keyboarding. Find out the important benefits of handwriting, not only for children of all ages but also for you.

Education

Observing Children at Play in Japan

Cara DiYanni Ph.D. on June 18, 2024 in Play and Imitation

A trip to Japan to observe children at play confirmed previous findings that play in that country is dominated by structure and themes rather than creativity and free thinking.

A trip to Japan to observe children at play confirmed previous findings that play in that country is dominated by structure and themes rather than creativity and free thinking.

Behavioral Economics

The Chain Store Massacre

Joachim I. Krueger Ph.D. on June 18, 2024 in One Among Many

The chain store paradox highlights a conflict between impulse and reason in deciding whether to compete or accommodate.

The chain store paradox highlights a conflict between impulse and reason in deciding whether to compete or accommodate.

Wisdom

Downward Facing Old Dog

Mike Verano LPC, LMFT on June 18, 2024 in Confessions of a Psychological First Responder

Personal Perspective: Growing older, when done wisely, offers similar benefits to the practice of yoga, minus having to contort one's aging body into unnatural shapes.

Personal Perspective: Growing older, when done wisely, offers similar benefits to the practice of yoga, minus having to contort one's aging body into unnatural shapes.

Family Dynamics

Family Vacations: How We Fall Into Familiar Childhood Roles

Michele Leno Ph.D. on June 18, 2024 in Mind Matters

Let's explore why individuals revert to childhood roles during family vacations and strategies for harmonious and enjoyable trips.

Let's explore why individuals revert to childhood roles during family vacations and strategies for harmonious and enjoyable trips.

Education

My Genius for Irreverence

Gary R Simonds MD MS FAANS on June 18, 2024 in Rich Encounters

A Personal Perspective: I am a relentless teaser, but perhaps my irreverence has taught me some lessons in critical thinking.

A Personal Perspective: I am a relentless teaser, but perhaps my irreverence has taught me some lessons in critical thinking.

Aging

Reflections on Retirement: Doing What We Love

Carrie J. Knowles on June 18, 2024 in Shifting Forward

Personal Perspective: Maybe we shouldn't quit the work we love when we retire.

Personal Perspective: Maybe we shouldn't quit the work we love when we retire.

Social Media

A Surgeon General Warning on Social Media? It's Not Enough

Diana E. Graber M.A. on June 18, 2024 in Raising Humans in a Digital World

A surgeon general warning for social media is a much-needed step, but it’s not enough. We must engage and empower teens to make their own online experiences safe and positive.

A surgeon general warning for social media is a much-needed step, but it’s not enough. We must engage and empower teens to make their own online experiences safe and positive.

Marriage

A Couple-Partnership: An Alternative to Heterosexual Marriage

Catherine Aponte Psy.D. on June 18, 2024 in A Marriage of Equals

Let’s stop trying to "fix" marriage, which gives us the rigidity of "husband" and "wife" as social roles that no longer work. Let's create a "couple-partnership."

Let’s stop trying to "fix" marriage, which gives us the rigidity of "husband" and "wife" as social roles that no longer work. Let's create a "couple-partnership."

Adolescence

Do You Want Your Teen to Be Emotionally Healthy?

Julie Baron LCSW-C on June 18, 2024 in Parenting Teens Through Connection

Parents are critical resources in the battle for teen mental health.

Parents are critical resources in the battle for teen mental health.

Bipolar Disorder

What Being a Patient Taught Me About Being a Doctor

Aseem D Desai M.D. on June 18, 2024 in Mindful Beats

A Personal Perspective: I was once a patient just like mine, in need of a hero doctor.

A Personal Perspective: I was once a patient just like mine, in need of a hero doctor.

Caregiving

"Living Far Away Is Unfilial": Caregiving Across Cultures

Paul Youngbin Kim Ph.D. on June 18, 2024 in Culture, Religion, and Psychology

When adult children care for parents living in a different country, unique challenges arise. Minhee Cho, LMFT, shares her experiences focused on Korean culture.

When adult children care for parents living in a different country, unique challenges arise. Minhee Cho, LMFT, shares her experiences focused on Korean culture.

Jealousy

The Narcissist’s Envy

Karyl McBride Ph.D. on June 18, 2024 in The Legacy of Distorted Love

A narcissist’s envy is a strange dynamic and a devastating one. Here’s why.

A narcissist’s envy is a strange dynamic and a devastating one. Here’s why.

Autism

Why “Feeling Different” Isn’t Always a Sign of Autism

Claire Jack Ph.D. on June 18, 2024 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

People who feel "different" from others sometimes wonder if they might be autistic. But feelings of difference can stem from many factors, only one of which is autism.

People who feel "different" from others sometimes wonder if they might be autistic. But feelings of difference can stem from many factors, only one of which is autism.

Resilience

Achieving Balance: Mastering the Five Life Rhythms

Aseem D Desai M.D. on June 18, 2024 in Mindful Beats

In today's fast-paced world, life can be overwhelming. Discover how harmonizing your life rhythms may be the answer.

In today's fast-paced world, life can be overwhelming. Discover how harmonizing your life rhythms may be the answer.

Trauma

How Adaptations to Childhood Trauma Can Become Your Kryptonite

Annie Wright LMFT on June 18, 2024 in Making the Whole Beautiful

Explore how childhood trauma adaptations can be "Kryptonite" in adulthood. Learn how self-compassion, mindfulness, and therapy can reframe your relationship with past trauma.

Explore how childhood trauma adaptations can be "Kryptonite" in adulthood. Learn how self-compassion, mindfulness, and therapy can reframe your relationship with past trauma.

Relationships

Harmonizing Family Relationships Post-Baby Arrival

Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D. on June 18, 2024 in Your Emotional Meter

Navigating relationships with in-laws after the arrival of a baby requires patience, empathy, and continuing to establish boundaries that safeguard your family's values.

Navigating relationships with in-laws after the arrival of a baby requires patience, empathy, and continuing to establish boundaries that safeguard your family's values.

Resilience

6 Ways to Measure Your Resilience Score and How to Up It

Esther Sternberg M.D. on June 18, 2024 in Creating Wellbeing Wherever You Are

A Personal Perspective: Resilience is the ratio of stressful and recovery periods throughout the day and night, so if you get sick, let your score be your guide to balance.

A Personal Perspective: Resilience is the ratio of stressful and recovery periods throughout the day and night, so if you get sick, let your score be your guide to balance.

Sleep

Navigating Modern Challenges With Simple Lifestyle Changes

Ryan C. Warner Ph.D. on June 18, 2024 in Leadership, Diversity, and Wellness

Explore innovative approaches to enhancing mental well-being through holistic health practices and biohacking techniques.

Explore innovative approaches to enhancing mental well-being through holistic health practices and biohacking techniques.

Domestic Violence

Income Influences Level of Protection From Domestic Violence

Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS on June 18, 2024 in Invisible Bruises

The cycle of domestic violence is upheld by systemic inequalities that benefit those in positions of privilege and authority, leaving poor victims with few, if any, supports.

The cycle of domestic violence is upheld by systemic inequalities that benefit those in positions of privilege and authority, leaving poor victims with few, if any, supports.

Migraine

June Is Migraine Awareness Month: Take Advantage

Kathleen O’Shea on June 18, 2024 in So Much More Than a Headache

During Migraine Awareness Month, think about ways to educate others about migraine. What can you do on a personal level?

During Migraine Awareness Month, think about ways to educate others about migraine. What can you do on a personal level?

Relationships

Why People Stay in Terrible Relationships

Sarah Epstein LMFT on June 18, 2024 in Between the Generations

If a relationship is awful, why don't they just leave? As it turns out, it is not that easy.

If a relationship is awful, why don't they just leave? As it turns out, it is not that easy.

Migraine

Young Men’s Greatest Risk Factor for Erection Problems

Michael Castleman M.A. on June 18, 2024 in All About Sex

Recent pooling of the results of many studies shows that young men's top risk factor for erectile dysfunction (ED) is migraine headache.

Recent pooling of the results of many studies shows that young men's top risk factor for erectile dysfunction (ED) is migraine headache.

Cognition

LLMs and the Shadow of the Divine

John Nosta on June 18, 2024 in The Digital Self

LLM, as reflections of human cognition, blur the boundaries between artificial and human intelligence, inviting us to ponder the nature of consciousness and creation.

LLM, as reflections of human cognition, blur the boundaries between artificial and human intelligence, inviting us to ponder the nature of consciousness and creation.

Alcoholism

3 Ways That Mothers Fall Victim to "Mommy Drinking Culture"

Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 18, 2024 in Social Instincts

The next time you hear "Mommy needs a drink," recognize it as a call for help.

The next time you hear "Mommy needs a drink," recognize it as a call for help.