Why It’s Hard to Ask for What You Need

Why It’s Hard to Ask for What You Need

Growing up in a dysfunctional family can leave lasting imprints that follow you into adulthood. If you’re reading this, you may notice that asking for what you need—whether from friends, partners, or... Read more »
Is Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria Part of ADHD?

Is Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria Part of ADHD?

Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is a term that’s gained a lot of traction online, often used to describe an extreme emotional reaction to perceived rejection, criticism, or failure. For many ADHDers, it’s... Read more »
The Uncanny Happiness of Common Unhappiness

The Uncanny Happiness of Common Unhappiness

Part 1 of a Series “Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word happy would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness.”—C.G. Jung... Read more »
When Summer Isn’t Relaxing | Psychology Today

When Summer Isn’t Relaxing | Psychology Today

For many families, summer is associated with freedom, relaxation, and a welcome break from the demands of the school year. Yet for some children and teens, the transition from the structure of... Read more »
PSA: Your PhD Is for You

PSA: Your PhD Is for You

Isn’t it wonderful how many people all around you know exactly why you are in grad school, what you should be doing, and what your long-term goals should be? Getting a PhD... Read more »
The Missing Specialty in Maternal Mental Health

The Missing Specialty in Maternal Mental Health

Awareness of perinatal and postpartum mental health issues is growing dramatically. Yet there remains no formal reproductive psychiatry certification for medical school residents. The lack of training means that only about 500... Read more »
Aliens, Xenophobia, and the Perennial Problem of Evil

Aliens, Xenophobia, and the Perennial Problem of Evil

Though the phenomenon of evil has, with few exceptions (see, for example, Jung, May, Milgram, Fromm, Frankl, Lifton, Peck, Becker, Diamond, Baumeister, and Zimbardo among many others) been for the most part... Read more »
The Dangers of Purpose as a Proxy for Desire

The Dangers of Purpose as a Proxy for Desire

“In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.”—Oscar Wilde There is a darkness within desire that haunts most people.... Read more »
What Comes After the Word “What” Is What Really Matters

What Comes After the Word “What” Is What Really Matters

“If you can solve your problem, then what is the need of worrying? If you cannot solve it, then what is the use of worrying?” ― Shantideva, 8th century C.E., Indian Buddhist... Read more »
Do People Trust Science Anymore?

Do People Trust Science Anymore?

General public surveys found that 90 percent say they trust science. Digging deeper, 40 percent of those same people surveyed say, “I only believe science that aligns with my personal beliefs.” While... Read more »
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