Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist (2024)

Personal Perspective: In the "Man vs. Bear" debate, neither choice feels safe.

Sometimes, we have to say no to extra work. But when? More importantly, how can we set that boundary without hurting our career?

Moving from a parent-child relationship to a caregiver-parent relationship can be an inelegant but necessary transition. Respecting autonomy must be balanced with responsibility.

It is time to acknowledge that invisible loss is a big part of our everyday life, even though a lot of us have not experienced tragic grief.

The deadly Israeli-Palestinian entanglement is a means to attaining the sense of significance and mattering over which the parties are locked in a deadly struggle.

Supportive parenting leads to positive youth outcomes, but parents rarely use just one strategy. Understanding how various strategies impact child development is crucial.

The busy lie we tell ourselves is that we are too busy to stop, calm down, and experience a meaning of life that makes the trip worthwhile.

There are two types of aggression: hostile/destructive and non-hostile/non-destructive. It's important for parents to make a distinction between the two.

Personal Perspective: Have you ever felt that pang of disappointment when reality doesn't quite match the picture-perfect vision you had in your head?

The aspect of the personality called puella in Jungian analytical psychology is associated with youth, narcissism, and infinite possibilities.

Losing a friend can be painful because our brains suffer from social isolation.

How to stop perfectionism getting in the way of exercise enjoyment and performance.

Much conflict in relationships is due to women not understanding that men are afraid of them and men not understanding that women are trying to get more connected.

Diet Culture teaches us to categorize food as good or bad. By detaching morality from eating, you can develop a self-esteem that doesn't depend on what you eat for breakfast.

Individuals who have struggled with addiction and adversity often develop a deeper understanding and empathy for others facing similar challenges in the workplace.

An overlooked element in trauma recovery—overcoming a dependence on sugar—can also decrease inflammation, pain, and depression.

The cognitive interface, powered by LLMs, revolutionizes interaction beyond Gutenberg's print and the GUI, unlocking human cognition through iterative, intelligent engagement.

Manipulation can get you what you want, but it comes at a cost. Improve your relationships by finding more authentic ways to express your needs.

Did you know that you're more at risk of burnout when you love your job and that your attachment style predicts why and how your burnout occurs? Read on to find out how to cope.

Dispelling common misconceptions about the after-effects of experiencing trauma.

How can the future of coaching blend AI efficiency with human empathy to improve high performance and meaningful growth? Discover why a hybrid approach is key.

Discover how "Sesame Street" combines rigorous research with inclusive development to create media that both entertain and educate children worldwide.

Losing one's twin is the loss of a part of one's psychological self.

Minimalism doesn't just declutter your home—it can help declutter your connections, too.

Personal Perspective: After more than 40 years in clinical work I loved, It was time to retire. Now I'd have time for everything else I'd always wanted to do! It hasn't turned out quite like that.

The fascinating career of Jane Goodall.

Do you want to bring more of your whole self to work? Psychological research suggests your work may benefit from incorporating aspects of personal spirituality.

Anger can be a very complicated emotion to manage during one's adolescence: To the good, it can be constructive; to the bad, it can be destructive.

Embracing the "and" allows us to make the most of what we have.