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Resilience

The Privilege of Having an Ordinary Life

Changiz Mohiyeddini Ph.D. on October 24, 2026 in The Unknown Mind

A sister who lived with Huntington's disease, a brother who didn't have to, and the quiet accomplishment of wanting nothing more than an ordinary life.

A sister who lived with Huntington's disease, a brother who didn't have to, and the quiet accomplishment of wanting nothing more than an ordinary life.

Postpartum Depression

Why Can't I Look Away?: The Mother Who Looked Fine

Whitney Coulson LCSW on October 24, 2026 in The Mood Lab

A mistrial and a tragedy at a family resort have raised one hard question. Here’s what our fascination really asks of us.

A mistrial and a tragedy at a family resort have raised one hard question. Here’s what our fascination really asks of us.

Social Life

How to Turn Small Talk Into Deep Conversation

Manu Sidhu MBBS on October 24, 2026 in Your Recipe for a Healthy Mind

If you hate small talk as much as I did, it might be because nobody ever told you what it's really for.

If you hate small talk as much as I did, it might be because nobody ever told you what it's really for.

Adolescence

Peer Victimization Impacts Teens’ Self-Portrayals Later

Jonathan Santo Ph.D. on October 24, 2026 in Protective Friendships

A recent study found that peer victimization predicted worse self-portrayals the following year, largely because victimization persisted over time.

A recent study found that peer victimization predicted worse self-portrayals the following year, largely because victimization persisted over time.

Persuasion

Understanding Others Is the Key to Better Communication

Howard J. Rankin Ph.D. on October 24, 2026 in How Not to Think

To improve your power of persuasion, first focus on understanding the beliefs and needs of others.

To improve your power of persuasion, first focus on understanding the beliefs and needs of others.

Diet

Why We're Starting to Take Brain Health More Seriously

Karen E. Todd RD, CSCS, EP-C, CISSN on October 24, 2026 in Feed Your Brain

Brain health isn’t just about aging anymore. Nutrition, lifestyle habits, and growing awareness are changing the conversation.

Brain health isn’t just about aging anymore. Nutrition, lifestyle habits, and growing awareness are changing the conversation.

Self-Esteem

Why Some Gay Men Feel They Have to Be the Best

Jaron Vesely MSW on October 24, 2026 in Inner Architecture

When dealing with anti-gay stigma, success can sometimes become a test of worth.

When dealing with anti-gay stigma, success can sometimes become a test of worth.

Resilience

The Gift of a Page

Laura J. Paige, Ph.D., LCSW on October 24, 2026 in The Psyche Pulse

Personal Perspective: A journal given to a teenager in rehab became 81 journals and a lifelong practice of recovery.

Personal Perspective: A journal given to a teenager in rehab became 81 journals and a lifelong practice of recovery.

Emotional Abuse

The Effects of Growing Up in an Emotionally Abusive Family

Beverly Engel L.M.F.T. on October 24, 2026 in The Compassion Chronicles

Witnessing one parent repeatedly belittle or control the other can have lasting effects.

Witnessing one parent repeatedly belittle or control the other can have lasting effects.

Relationships

The Downside of Casual Dating

Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., M.Div., Ph.D. on October 24, 2026 in Why Bad Looks Good

“We're just dating.” What exactly does that mean? Research takes a look at these blurry boundaries and their impact on relational quality.

“We're just dating.” What exactly does that mean? Research takes a look at these blurry boundaries and their impact on relational quality.

Boredom

It's Good to Be Bored Sometimes

Shannon Sauer-Zavala Ph.D. on October 24, 2026 in Self: Made

We have more ways than ever to escape boredom. But learning to tolerate less stimulation can provide more options for how we spend our time.

We have more ways than ever to escape boredom. But learning to tolerate less stimulation can provide more options for how we spend our time.

Autism

Autism, Masking, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Ty Vernon Ph.D. on October 23, 2026 in Not That Different

Masking is a common socialization strategy among autistic individuals, and many report a complicated relationship with the practice of hiding their neurodivergent traits.

Masking is a common socialization strategy among autistic individuals, and many report a complicated relationship with the practice of hiding their neurodivergent traits.

Sex

Sex and Mental Load

Martha Kauppi, LMFT, CST-S on October 23, 2026 in Relational Intimacy

When sex becomes another thing on the to-do list.

When sex becomes another thing on the to-do list.

Emotion Regulation

Why Emotion Regulation Is the Skill Under the Skills

Sandra M. Chafouleas, Ph.D. on October 23, 2026 in Promoting Student Well-Being

When therapy works, better emotion regulation is often part of the reason why. So why wait to teach it? Here’s how families, schools, and communities can start early.

When therapy works, better emotion regulation is often part of the reason why. So why wait to teach it? Here’s how families, schools, and communities can start early.

Autism

Repeating Words: A Developmental Phase or Something More?

Karen Stollznow Ph.D. on October 23, 2026 in Speaking in Tongues

Why do we repeat other people’s words? Echolalia can help toddlers learn to talk, but it can also reveal fascinating things about autism, communication, and the brain.

Why do we repeat other people’s words? Echolalia can help toddlers learn to talk, but it can also reveal fascinating things about autism, communication, and the brain.

Depression

Vote to Live: Staying Empowered Amid Unanswered Questions

Isha W. Metzger Ph.D., LCP on October 23, 2026 in Black and Empowered

Angry, sad, and still waiting for answers? Voting can’t undo what has happened, but it can help shape how we protect the children who come after.

Angry, sad, and still waiting for answers? Voting can’t undo what has happened, but it can help shape how we protect the children who come after.

Friends

If There's One Thing You Need From a Friend, This Is It

Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. on October 23, 2026 in Lifetime Connections

Women in their 20s and women in their 70s might seem worlds apart, but when asked what they need most from friendship, their answers were remarkably similar.

Women in their 20s and women in their 70s might seem worlds apart, but when asked what they need most from friendship, their answers were remarkably similar.

Persuasion

When Your 50/50 Cofounder Partnership Hides a Power Struggle

Matthew Jones Psy.D. on October 23, 2026 in Scaling Connection

Many cofounders split equity evenly to avoid talking about power. The influence they never named still shapes their decisions, and naming it is the first step.

Many cofounders split equity evenly to avoid talking about power. The influence they never named still shapes their decisions, and naming it is the first step.

Workplace Dynamics

Knowing When to Leave a Job

Ashley C. Jordan Ph.D. on October 23, 2026 in Leading With Connection

When your boss dismisses your concerns and work always comes first, how do you know whether to stay or go? Here’s what to look for before you decide.

When your boss dismisses your concerns and work always comes first, how do you know whether to stay or go? Here’s what to look for before you decide.

Autism

The Impact of a Late Autism Diagnosis

Morgan Blair MA, LPC on October 23, 2026 in Eating Disorders Among Gender-Expansive and Neurodivergent Individuals

Receiving an autism diagnosis later in life brings up complex emotions. For those with eating disorders, it could be the key to recovery.

Receiving an autism diagnosis later in life brings up complex emotions. For those with eating disorders, it could be the key to recovery.

Psychiatry

Psychiatry: In the Crosshairs, at a Crossroads

David Rettew M.D. on October 23, 2026 in ABCs of Child Psychiatry

Psychiatry is currently facing an existential threat from multiple angles. Our current actions and inactions are making it worse.

Psychiatry is currently facing an existential threat from multiple angles. Our current actions and inactions are making it worse.

Family Dynamics

Are You the Family Scapegoat?

Lacey Johnson AMFT on October 23, 2026 in Burnout Rebellion

What if you were never the family problem, but the one who dared to see and name it? How to stop carrying the blame, begging to belong, and betraying yourself to be accepted.

What if you were never the family problem, but the one who dared to see and name it? How to stop carrying the blame, begging to belong, and betraying yourself to be accepted.

Neuroscience

The Shadow Side of Nervous System Regulation

Mark Shelvock, RP, MACP, MA on October 23, 2026 in Navigating the Serpentine Path

Regulation is not the goal of life.

Regulation is not the goal of life.

Politics

How Politics and Mental Health Intersect

Suzanne Bender M.D. on October 23, 2026 in Let's Talk

A Personal Perspective: A lack of governmental infrastructure support can increase stress and negatively impact psychological health.

A Personal Perspective: A lack of governmental infrastructure support can increase stress and negatively impact psychological health.

Health

Havana Syndrome: What the Eyes Can Reveal

Chris Gilbert, M.D., Ph.D. on October 23, 2026 in Heal the Mind to Heal the Body

Headaches, dizziness, and brain fog are difficult to measure objectively. But research into Havana syndrome suggests that eye-movement testing deserves closer attention.

Headaches, dizziness, and brain fog are difficult to measure objectively. But research into Havana syndrome suggests that eye-movement testing deserves closer attention.

Artificial Intelligence

Should You Break Up With Your AI Boyfriend?

Michele Leno Ph.D. on October 23, 2026 in Mind Matters

AI partners are becoming more common, but are they a healthy way of seeking connection?

AI partners are becoming more common, but are they a healthy way of seeking connection?

In my lifetime, screens have evolved from TV to computers, to cellphones, to smartphones, and finally to AI. Each made communication easier, but the trade-off has been palpable.

Schadenfreude

Football Schadenfreude: The Case of Man City

Damien Pearse, PsychD on October 23, 2026 in Till I Die

Brain studies show how naturally we delight in the suffering of rival football fans.

Brain studies show how naturally we delight in the suffering of rival football fans.

Evolutionary Psychology

Eyes in the Sky: Why Belief Comes Easily and Fades Quietly

Onurcan Yilmaz, Ph.D. on October 23, 2026 in Moral Intuitions

Even fake eyes can make us behave better. See how that reflex made it easy to believe in gods, and why disbelief depends more on upbringing than on intelligence.

Even fake eyes can make us behave better. See how that reflex made it easy to believe in gods, and why disbelief depends more on upbringing than on intelligence.