Group identity refers to an individual’s sense of belonging and attachment to a group, significantly influencing social interactions and behaviors. Aloneness, or the state of being alone, may reduce individuals’ perceived value... Read more »
The sheer power of natural disasters always leaves me stunned. Despite incredible scientific and technological progress in recent millennia, humans remain at the mercy of Mother Nature when she decides to set... Read more »
ADHD hyperfocus means that people can latch onto others, especially new love interests, with profound effects. When someone with ADHD starts dating, the novelty and excitement of a budding romance provide exactly... Read more »
Tense relationships or estrangements between parents and adult children are becoming increasingly common. There’s hardly a day that goes by that I don’t hear about these in therapy with a parent or... Read more »
A new artificial intelligence (AI) study in The New England Journal of Medicine publication NEJM AI demonstrates how an AI chatbot called Therabot can significantly improve symptoms in just two months for... Read more »
Let’s say you’re at a dinner party—maybe it’s a networking event, a book club, or just one of those social obligations where someone inevitably asks, “So, what do you do for fun?”... Read more »
Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a simple mantra-based meditation technique introduced by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the 1950s. TM is effortless – you sit comfortably with eyes closed and silently repeat a soothing... Read more »
I was standing near the ice lanterns that lined the trail of a mid-distance sled dog race, watching teams trot by with a beautiful combination of determination and joy. It’s a mesmerizing... Read more »
Emotions play a crucial role in shaping decision-making, particularly under uncertainty. They influence perceptions of risk, guide attention towards certain outcomes, and drive behavior by prioritizing emotional goals over purely rational considerations.... Read more »
Ask a child what an apple is, and you’ll get an answer that’s sweet, literal, and probably red. Ask a theologian, and you might get sin. Ask a tech analyst, and you... Read more »