There’s a quiet, internal narrative many of us carry, one that whispers: If you love them enough, you’ll give up more. More time, more energy, more dreams, and eventually, more of yourself.... Read more »
We are a goal-oriented society. We chase achievements with relentless dedication: the soulmate, the high-powered career, the enviable body, the life that looks perfect from the outside. We invest our time, our... Read more »
There are two main types of synapses: chemical and electrical. The main difference between chemical and electrical synapses is how they transmit signals—chemical synapses use neurotransmitters to send messages across a small... Read more »
As human beings, we often fall prey to all-or-nothing thinking. The American Psychological Association defines this as dichotomous thinking—the tendency to interpret experiences in terms of polar opposites: good or bad, happy... Read more »
In today’s political climate, anger has stirred up protests throughout the nation. While parades and protests may have an immediate cathartic effect, clinicians and researchers report that anger can affect one’s health.... Read more »
My dear friend Maya and I were long overdue for a catch up. We planned the perfect night—dinner at a buzzy new Cuban spot with a cool ambiance and plantains (swoon). But... Read more »
Before the funeral industry, most people died at home and remained there for a home ceremonyto celebrate their life. This traditional practice of dealing with death is having a rebirth, as morepeople... Read more »
After more than a decade in clinical practice supporting young adults through complex mental health challenges, I’ve returned to where I began—working as a school psychologist within the educational system. Yet, what... Read more »
When you think about people with the dark triad, a personality trio that includes psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism (a tendency to exploit people), it’s likely you imagine their unpleasant qualities are part... Read more »
Becoming a father changed my whole life. It taught me as if by revelation. ― Abraham Maslow Franz Kafka’s Letter to the Father (1953) is one of the most harrowing pieces of... Read more »