Before the funeral industry, most people died at home and remained there for a home ceremonyto celebrate their life. This traditional practice of dealing with death is having a rebirth, as morepeople... Read more »
In a world full of upheaval and anxiety, comfort can come from unexpected places. For generations, it’s come from a little red Muppet with a big heart and emotional intelligence. Elmo has... Read more »
Imagine having the power to overthrow a tyrant in your back pocket. Let’s call it ChatMLK. That’s just one of the many optimistic and ethical possibilities for artificial intelligence development laid out... Read more »
Today’s digital world surrounds us with smartphones, streaming services, and social media that promise to simplify life. As the writer behind the Psychology Today blog “Power and Influence,” my usual focus is... Read more »
A few years ago, a friend of mine brought the idea of paradoxical leadership to my attention. I had never heard of it before and didn’t do a deep dive until a... Read more »
It is the driving force behind human progress, innovation, and understanding. At its core, curiosity is the desire to learn, explore, and make sense of the world around us. By exercising the... Read more »
The insights of people living with serious mental illness (SMI) in recovery can be invaluable to caregivers, but they are a largely untapped resource. Too often our insights are diminished, dismissed, and... Read more »