In today’s heated political climate, we’re quick to label opposing viewpoints as “bad ideas”—morally flawed, intellectually bankrupt, or even dangerous. Yet what if many of these supposedly bad ideas aren’t inherently wrong,... Read more »
Epistemic beliefs are personal beliefs about the nature of knowledge and how knowledge is acquired. They influence how individuals evaluate information and evidence. People with certain epistemic beliefs, such as viewing knowledge... Read more »
“Whose baby is this?” Leah stared at an egg donor profile on her laptop. Blonde hair. Ivy League degree. Artistic flair. She should have felt hopeful. Instead, her chest tightened. This was... Read more »
Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) is characterized by excessive or compulsive Internet use, negatively affecting daily functioning and mental health. A sleep disorder refers to conditions disrupting sleep quality, duration, or regularity, causing... Read more »
We often hear that mental health problems are “in the genes.” It’s a familiar story: anxiety runs in families, depression is a chemical imbalance, and maybe you inherited a predisposition to feel... Read more »
Autistic individuals often experience lower life satisfaction than neurotypicals due to social isolation, unmet support needs, and challenges in navigating a world not built for them. Studying this area is crucial for... Read more »
My bad dream began when I saw my son, Rob, the day before he killed himself. We were going to have lunch, and I called him when I pulled up to his... Read more »
Attachment styles are patterns of relating to others developed during early life, influencing how individuals handle relationships and emotional experiences. These styles—secure, anxious, and avoidant—can significantly impact one’s ability to practice self-compassion,... Read more »
How do we recover from illness when our immune system works against us? Autoimmune conditions contribute to disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, heart disease,... Read more »
If you’re autistic, you may have felt misunderstood or overlooked when it comes to your emotions. Perhaps others assume you’re not upset because you aren’t crying, or they think you’re uninterested because... Read more »