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Reduce Anxiety by What You Eat

Reduce Anxiety by What You Eat

Certain foods reduce anxiety; others make it worse.

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Peter M. Hartmann

The Weight Loss Drug That Feeds the Disorder

The Weight Loss Drug That Feeds the Disorder

For some patients, feeling in control is a symptom, not the outcome.

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Yael Hallak

A Riveting Exploration of the Minds and Hearts of Horses

A Riveting Exploration of the Minds and Hearts of Horses

Janet Jones's new book is an invaluable read about what makes equines tick.

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Marc Bekoff Ph.d

When the World Feels Too Much: Reclaiming Stability

When the World Feels Too Much: Reclaiming Stability

In uncertain times, stability may come from connection rather than control.

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Afarin Rajaei Ph.d

The Benefits of Attending Pride Events for Queer People

The Benefits of Attending Pride Events for Queer People

Pride events are not just parties, they can be meaningful events of belonging.

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Silva Neves

Very Retro Design

Very Retro Design

Biophilic spaces: Designing for today, tomorrow, and yesterday.

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Sally Augustin Ph.d

The Insight Gap in AI Delusions

The Insight Gap in AI Delusions

Direct confrontation can backfire, while gradually building insight could help.

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Marlynn Wei M.d

Dopamine Sites: The Emotional Pay-Off of Fake Food Orders

Dopamine Sites: The Emotional Pay-Off of Fake Food Orders

South Korea's viral "dopamine sites" show the rewards of simulated experiences.

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Pamela B. Rutledge Ph.d

What It Means to Be Chosen

What It Means to Be Chosen

Being wanted is nice but being chosen is truly special and comes from the heart.

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Hal Shorey Ph.d

Why Do Our Moral Views Keep Changing?

Why Do Our Moral Views Keep Changing?

Research suggests moral change is a sign of seeing new reasons.

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The Bronfenbrenner Center For Translational Research

A Bride's Guide to Managing Panic

A Bride's Guide to Managing Panic

Don't let panic steal your wedding memories.

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Jeannette K Correa Ph.d

Just Say No to Alcohol?

Just Say No to Alcohol?

Consuming 14 drinks weekly may carry a 1 in 25 lifetime risk of alcohol death.

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Mark S. Gold M.d

The Beatles Shared Credit on Every Song. I Didn't

The Beatles Shared Credit on Every Song. I Didn't

Personal Perspective: Lennon and McCartney made a pact at 16. I broke mine.

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Assael Romanelli Ph.d

When World Cup Fans Transformed a City

When World Cup Fans Transformed a City

Boston’s World Cup experience highlighted collective effervescence.

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Val Walker Ms

Why We Want What We Want

Why We Want What We Want

What sticks, what sells, and what we pass on to our children.

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Daniel Moser Ph.d

How a "Change Sampler" Can Help You Reach Your Goals

How a

Successful change comes in small doses, not all at once.

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Robert Taibbi L.c.s.w

After Social Media’s Trial, Is AI Next?

After Social Media’s Trial, Is AI Next?

How AI could become the next mental health debate on college campuses.

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Eva Ritvo M.d

FIFA and a Ruling of Mistaken Identity

FIFA and a Ruling of Mistaken Identity

Rules in sports and play spark both confusion and creativity.

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Scott G. Eberle Ph.d

Can Shopping Increase Loneliness?

Can Shopping Increase Loneliness?

The surprising relationship between materialism and loneliness.

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Max Alberhasky Ph.d

Why Algorithms Show Us What We Claim Not to Want

Why Algorithms Show Us What We Claim Not to Want

Engagement follows behavior, not stated preferences.

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Matt Grawitch Ph.d

Are GLP-1s Really the "Easy Way Out"?

Are GLP-1s Really the

Why this type of language isn’t helpful, and success still depends on support.

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The School Of Psychology At The University Of Surrey

The Real Question Behind Gen Z's Sex Lives

The Real Question Behind Gen Z's Sex Lives

Is it true that young adults today are having less sex?

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Sari Cooper

The Most Misunderstood Form of Intelligence

The Most Misunderstood Form of Intelligence

What if intelligence had less to do with knowledge and more to do with novelty?

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Mark Travers Ph.d

How to Avoid Pathologising Ordinary Emotion

How to Avoid Pathologising Ordinary Emotion

We should encourage young people to feel their feelings and express their emotions.

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Jeanine Connor Mbacp

The Ecstasy and the Agony of the World’s Most Popular Game

The Ecstasy and the Agony of the World’s Most Popular Game

The psychological drama of the Beautiful Game is rooted in our biology.

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Ragnar Purje Ph.d

'I Don't Like My Partner, Should I Leave?'

'I Don't Like My Partner, Should I Leave?'

Exiting a relationship? It's worth discussing where the dislike is coming from.

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Katherine Cullen Mfa

The Importance of Being Kind and Receiving Kindness

The Importance of Being Kind and Receiving Kindness

Use of loving/kindness thoughts helped a fellow golfer.

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Ran D. Anbar M.d

We Were Built to Be Seen

We Were Built to Be Seen

Why some things are better experienced in-person

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Steven C. Hayes Ph.d

Ikigai and the Science of Personality Change

Ikigai and the Science of Personality Change

Why purpose alone isn't enough to create a fulfilling life.

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Shannon Sauer-Zavala Ph.d

Beyond Chasing Happiness: Our Rich Emotional Lives

Beyond Chasing Happiness: Our Rich Emotional Lives

In support of emodiversity.

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Marianna Pogosyan Ph.d

'Amadeus' Teaches Us Something Profound About Autism

'Amadeus' Teaches Us Something Profound About Autism

The fictitious Mozart is an example of how many autistic people experience love.

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Leon Garber Lmhc

The Loss No One at Work Is Talking About

The Loss No One at Work Is Talking About

Why 1 in 3 workers may be grieving right now.

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Michelle McQuaid Ph.d

Dear Graduates: Reflections on the AI Workplace

Dear Graduates: Reflections on the AI Workplace

A note to the class of 2026 and all who love them, live with them, or employ them.

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Eva Ritvo M.d

Why I Use ACT in Pregnancy and Postpartum Therapy

Why I Use ACT in Pregnancy and Postpartum Therapy

Therapy helps moms navigate anxiety, uncertainty, and overwhelm differently.

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Carissa Gustafson Psyd

Rain at the Acropolis: When Imperfection Makes Stronger Memories

Rain at the Acropolis: When Imperfection Makes Stronger Memories

Why some of our most meaningful memories emerge when life doesn't go to plan.

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Mansoo Yu

Learning to Share

Learning to Share

Personal Perspective: How should I respond when critters eat my plants?

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Annita P. Sawyer Ph.d

When Mental Illness and Spirituality Intersect

When Mental Illness and Spirituality Intersect

Personal Perspective: Holding medical and spiritual truths together.

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Victoria Maxwell

How I Explain Plant Medicine to My Patients

How I Explain Plant Medicine to My Patients

Can ayahuasca help treat trauma?

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Ira Israel Lmft

What's a 'Maybelatership' in Dating?

What's a 'Maybelatership' in Dating?

This trending term in dating may be a subset or an offshoot of a 'situationship.'

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Bruce y. Lee M.d

The Word Workout

The Word Workout

Why talking is the brain exercise you may be missing.

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Maryellen Macdonald Ph.d

Don’t Skip Intro: Opening Credits Are More Than You Think

Don’t Skip Intro: Opening Credits Are More Than You Think

Why the opening credits are an easy opportunity for self-growth.

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Reuben Brody Lcsw

When Self-Improvement Becomes Self-Surveillance

When Self-Improvement Becomes Self-Surveillance

Health data can help, but numbers should serve life, not rule it.

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Brendan Kelly

Strong Communities Start With Connections

Strong Communities Start With Connections

Strong communities may build immunity against toxic rumors and misinformation.

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Michael Miller

The Politics of Climate Possibility

The Politics of Climate Possibility

When people believe government works, they are more likely to act on climate.

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Madalina Vlasceanu

10 Meaning Questions for Your Midlife and Retirement

10 Meaning Questions for Your Midlife and Retirement

Reflections to make a difference in the direction and quality of your life.

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Elaine Dundon

The Long Tail of Disadvantage

The Long Tail of Disadvantage

Why "just get over it already" is often not that simple.

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Joyce Vromen Ph.d

Self-Doubt and Negative Judgments

Self-Doubt and Negative Judgments

Self-doubt and negative judgments almost always go together.

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Steven Stosny

Why Quitting Drinking Affects Our Relationships

Why Quitting Drinking Affects Our Relationships

The fear of losing friends may be keeping you stuck more than alcohol.

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Jeanette Hu Amft

No Spoilers: When Journalists Don't Know the Ending

No Spoilers: When Journalists Don't Know the Ending

Science reporting might be less biased when study results are hidden.

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Susan A. Nolan

A Hybrid Sovereignty Lesson to Learn From Fable’s Shutdown

A Hybrid Sovereignty Lesson to Learn From Fable’s Shutdown

Four steps to stop your thinking from subscription dependency.

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Cornelia C. Walther Ph.d