Adolescence is a notoriously unstable and unpredictable time. As well-known child and adolescent psychologist Anthony Wolf, PhD, puts it: Parenting is essentially like driving a car. There are periods of smooth sailing... Read more »
Autistic special interests and ADHD hyperfixations are intense passions that shape how many neurodivergent people engage with the world. These terms are often mentioned together, and while they share similarities, they refer... Read more »
In the quiet corners of trauma, there lies a response often misinterpreted, overlooked, or dismissed as mere “people-pleasing.” It’s not always fight or flight. It’s not even freeze mode. Sometimes, survival sounds... Read more »
Academic regrets are negative emotional experiences resulting from reflecting on past educational decisions or actions that students believe could have been better. These regrets often involve missed opportunities, poor choices, or inadequate... Read more »
What if control is just a story we tell ourselves to feel safe? Most of us know we can’t control everything—life is unpredictable, after all—but we trust that if we plan carefully,... Read more »
This assessment objective assesses your ability to apply your knowledge of psychology to a given scenario, showing an examiner how you can apply your understanding. To construct a strong AO2: Application of... Read more »
In our rapidly evolving world in which climate crises, political polarization, narcissistic politicians, and social-media-abetted loneliness have become the new norms, it’s easy to fall prey to doomscrolling and taking constant insipid... Read more »
The release of the Netflix show Adolescence in March 2025 presented a bone-chilling and undeniable message: Our boys are in trouble. Parents, educators, therapists, and experts have identified a laundry list of... Read more »
Telemental health services, particularly counseling and therapy through videoconferencing, have rapidly expanded since the onset of the COVID pandemic in 2020. Increasingly, clients are being served by mental health professionals (MHPs) located... Read more »
Have you ever paused after chatting with an AI and thought, Wow—it really understood me? Whether it is a chatbot offering reassurance or an AI companion that appears to listen better than... Read more »