Way back in 2008, an amazing thing happened that changed everything. It changed the way I saw myself and parented my children. Ultimately, it changed the way I practice psychology. Here’s what... Read more »
Loneliness is increasingly described as an epidemic. In 2023, the surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, warned that widespread loneliness and lack of social connection had become a national public health crisis. A key... Read more »
When it comes to autism research, we often only hear from those who can most easily navigate the academic world. This leaves those with the highest support needs on the outside looking... Read more »
Imagine trying to heal your mind while a fluorescent light flickers above you. The clock ticks loudly in the silence. You are expected to make intense eye contact while discussing your deepest... Read more »
You probably have seen articles about how important friendships are for our psychological, emotional, and physical health. Friends help us celebrate good times, but they are especially important when times are tough.... Read more »
As we approach the beginning of the new school year, first-year student orientations take place on college campuses to help students prepare academically, integrate into the institution’s values and traditions, and build... Read more »
Explaining your ADHD to someone can feel daunting. You might worry that mentioning your challenges will sound like “making excuses” instead of being taken seriously. Many people with ADHD feel misunderstood and... Read more »
According to recent survey data pending review and publication (Rousmaniere et al. 2025) yet widely circulated, 48.7 percent of 499 U.S. respondents reported using LLMs (large language models) for psychological support in... Read more »
Yang, H., & van Vugt, M. (2025). “Sticky” thinking disrupts decision making for individuals with a tendency toward worry and depression. Emotion, 25(4), 997-1010. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0001449 Key Takeaways Focus: This study explores how “sticky thinking”... Read more »
Drug-induced weight gain is a common problem for patients, especially those with severe mental illnesses who must take their medications indefinitely to reduce the risk of symptom relapse. Patients taking antipsychotics typically... Read more »