American Psychological Association
6 days ago
How to Deal with Financial Stress During the Holiday Season
Thinking about money or your finances during the holidays, with gift buying, entertaining and travel, can be stressful. Here are some...
Zara Abrams
Oct 22
Impact of Election Stress
“In general, we know that chronic stress harms psychological well-being and physical well-being. It takes a toll on our bodies,” said...
Jessica Abbadia
Sep 8
The Psychology Behind Stalking
Defining Stalking Stalking is a pattern of behavior characterized by persistent and unwanted attention, harassment, or pursuit of another...
Kara Alaimo
Feb 14
Opinion: A Big Reason So Many Americans Are Still Single.
"Second, plenty of other research tells us that when people are overwhelmed with choices, they respond by not choosing any of them....
Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW
Oct 15, 2023
Anxiety and Fear: What's the Difference?
Anxiety and fear are words often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. Fear is one of the seven core emotions on the Change...
Written by: Leah Miller, MHC Edited by: Wendy Manwarren Generes Reviewed by: Ryan Kelley, NREMT
Aug 30, 2023
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome: Signs, Effects, and Treatments
How is Alcohol Misuse Connected to Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome? Thiamine (vitamin B1) is an essential nutrient utilized by all parts of...
Kimberly Holland
Mar 5, 2023
The Stages of Grief: What Do You Need to Know?
The seven stages of grief are another popular model for explaining the many complicated experiences of loss. These seven stages include:...
Jon Bernthal
Jan 5, 2023
Prof. Philip Zimbardo
Oct 23, 2022
The Psychology of Evil: The Lucifer Effect in Action
"In The Lucifer Effect, Zimbardo argues that humans are neither good nor evil. Instead, systemic and situational forces shape...
Brittany Wong
Sep 10, 2022
9 Big Dating Red Flags, According to Divorce Attorneys
"Here’s a little-known secret: Divorce attorneys give surprisingly good dating advice, not just legal advice. We recently asked divorce...
ok2beme.ca
Jun 6, 2022
What Does LGBTttQqIAa+ Mean?
People often use LGBTQ+ to mean all of the communities included in the “LGBTTTQQIAA”: Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Transsexual...
Dr. Su Yin Yap
May 1, 2022
Perfectly Miserable: The Psychology of Perfectionism
Perfectionism: A Complex Beast Perfectionism is a complex beast and there are different dimensions of perfectionism. Psychological...
Geralyn Dexter, LMHC
Jan 22, 2022
What Is Relapse After Recovery?
How Common Is Relapse? No one is perfect, and managing addiction is challenging. For some, relapse is part of recovery. According to a...
Marisa Sullivan
May 16, 2021
Grief and Loss: Why Reconciliations Are Complex
Natalie D’Annibale, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Los Angeles, tells SurvivorNet that grief is a complex emotion....
Sherry Gaba LCSW
May 11, 2021
Trauma Bonding, Codependency, and Narcissistic Abuse
The Trauma Bond Trauma bonding is similar to Stockholm Syndrome, in which people held captive come to have feelings of trust or even...