Why Sexualized Halloween Costumes Are Scarier Than You Think – Psychology Benefits Society

Why Sexualized Halloween Costumes Are Scarier Than You Think – Psychology Benefits Society

By Isabelle Orozco (APA Women’s Programs Office) Every year many children and adults creatively plan out their costumes for the one night where spooky wins. And even though for the most part... Read more »
Toxic Striving

Toxic Striving

Clinical psychologist Paula Freedman-Diamond defines toxic striving as a relentless and inflexible pursuit of perfection, societal ideals, and external validation that comes at the expense of one’s well-being. This constant pressure to... Read more »
MAPP Magazine – Positive Psychology News

MAPP Magazine – Positive Psychology News

Abimbola (Abi) Tschetter (MAPP ’22) is a business writer, editor, and marketing consultant based north of Seattle on Whidbey Island. She is an assistant instructor in the University of Pennsylvania Master... Read more »
Zoom Psychotherapy Is Good, In-Person Is Better

Zoom Psychotherapy Is Good, In-Person Is Better

COVID-19 introduced Zoom online technology to the world of psychotherapy. At a time when we were all suddenly isolated in our individual space capsules, this technological wonder prevented the disruption of therapeutic... Read more »
Taking Faith in the Future! 4 Ways Religious Involvement Can Help You Age Well – Psychology Benefits Society

Taking Faith in the Future! 4 Ways Religious Involvement Can Help You Age Well – Psychology Benefits Society

Thirty-nine percent of people across the world attend a religious service every week, but of them, few know just how beneficial religious involvement can be1! As life changes with aging, from physical... Read more »
Social Media Content Choices, Media Response Styles, And Adolescent Depressive Symptoms

Social Media Content Choices, Media Response Styles, And Adolescent Depressive Symptoms

Depressive symptoms in adolescents can be influenced by their social media experiences. Engaging with negative content or making unhealthy comparisons on social media may exacerbate depressive symptoms. Conversely, depressive symptoms could lead... Read more »
MAPP Magazine – Positive Psychology News

Will You Go With Me? Shared Anticipatory Savoring – Positive Psychology News

Elaine O’Brien, PhD, MAPP ’08, is a positive psychology, fitness leadership, positive health promotion, movement science, aging, and well-being speaker, author, trainer, thought leader, people/project manager, educator, and consultant. Elaine creates programs... Read more »
The 4 Biggest Lies That Can Destroy Relationships

The 4 Biggest Lies That Can Destroy Relationships

As a relationship therapist, I’ve seen many couples trapped by seemingly innocent misconceptions that, if left unchecked, can unravel the deepest of bonds. These “relationship lies” often begin as self-protective beliefs, perhaps... Read more »
How Psychologists and Peer Mentors Can Work Together to Fight Human Trafficking in the United States – Psychology Benefits Society

How Psychologists and Peer Mentors Can Work Together to Fight Human Trafficking in the United States – Psychology Benefits Society

By Paola M. Contreras, PsyD (Asst. Professor, William James College) and Diya Kallivayalil, PhD (Asst. Professor, Harvard Medical School) Please note that the authors use the following abbreviations to identify themselves in... Read more »
Effective Study Strategies Outweigh Study Time For Goal Attainment And Well-Being

Effective Study Strategies Outweigh Study Time For Goal Attainment And Well-Being

Effective study strategies are crucial for academic success and well-being. They can help students optimize their learning, achieve their goals more efficiently, and reduce procrastination. However, the interplay between study strategies, study... Read more »
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