World of Psychology
How Your Partner Can Control Your Brain
A new study sheds light on how a person could influence and control the mind of someone else.
Gratitude in Adversity
I once had a neighbor who was very fragile in her age. When I’d ask her how she was doing, she would always respond, “I am counting my blessings. That’s what counts. Things don’t have to be one way all the time. Changes happen and I go with them and laugh instead of growl.” I loved her attitude, even though she was ill and up in years. She was accepting changes with a positive and grateful perspective.
Podcast: Holiday Coping Techniques
We all love and look forward to the holidays, but even good things can be stressful. Listen in as our guest, PsychCentral.com’s founder, Dr. John Grohol, tells us how to avoid overindulging this year, how to handle the extra work burdens of the season, and how to deal with that annoying relative.
7 Traits That Lead to a Long & Happy Marriage
These couples will get through any challenging situation.
Every couple wants to have a healthy relationship so their marriage will last. It turns out if you both have certain personality traits, your chances are much higher.
If you've read up on a lot of relationship advice, you realize that there has always been a debate about whether it’s good to marry someone who's totally the opposite of you versus someone who has a similar personality. In reality, the essence of your and your partner's personalities don't really matter in relationships.
Every couple wants to have a healthy relationship so their marriage will last. It turns out if you both have certain personality traits, your chances are much higher.
If you've read up on a lot of relationship advice, you realize that there has always been a debate about whether it’s good to marry someone who's totally the opposite of you versus someone who has a similar personality. In reality, the essence of your and your partner's personalities don't really matter in relationships.
Clinicians and Creativity: How Psychology Informs Therapists’ Inventive Projects
Clinical psychologist Deborah Serani, Psy.D, has been writing since she was a little girl—everything from short stories to poetry to science fiction. So, for her, publishing books as an adult was a natural progression.
Serani is the author of several titles on treating and living with depression. Recently, she published a psychological thriller entitled The Ninth Session about a psychologist who starts working with a patient who’s struggling with severe anxiety—and keeping some dangerous secrets.
Serani is the author of several titles on treating and living with depression. Recently, she published a psychological thriller entitled The Ninth Session about a psychologist who starts working with a patient who’s struggling with severe anxiety—and keeping some dangerous secrets.
Insurance Coverage Parity for Mental Health Concerns Is Getting Worse
As a testament to the ineffectiveness of laws when not rigorously enforced (hello, speed limit, I'm looking at you!), the lack of enforcement on mental health parity has been devastating. Mental health parity means that insurance companies are required, by law, to offer the same coverage and benefits for mental disorders as they do for physical conditions.
When an American seeks treatment for a mental health or substance abuse problem, chances are they are going to face some pretty steep hurdles. And those hurdles are only getting worse before they get better, according to a new study examining insurance claim data from 2016-2017.
When an American seeks treatment for a mental health or substance abuse problem, chances are they are going to face some pretty steep hurdles. And those hurdles are only getting worse before they get better, according to a new study examining insurance claim data from 2016-2017.
‘I Could Never Do That’ — and Other Myths We Tell Ourselves
There are five words that will stop you right in your tracks every time you say them. These words are familiar to many of us -- they are words that have played over and over in my own head, and words I have heard from so many others over the years: “I could never do that.” When we say those words -- especially when it is in the context of something that we would like to do -- it can act as a dead end, causing us to reverse direction or stay stuck right where we are. It is hard to move forward when we take those words as fact.
Podcast | Chronic Illness and Depression
After receiving two chronic illness diagnosis by the age of 24, it really was no surprise that host Jackie Zimmerman also started to experience depression. Unable to tackle both, Jackie chose to focus on her physical health, letting her mental health deteriorate quickly -- and dangerously. In this episode, we discuss the mind-body connection and how when your body is sick, your mind can quickly follow.
After receiving two chronic illness diagnosis by the age of 24, it really was no surprise that host Jackie Zimmerman also started to experience depression. Unable to tackle both, Jackie chose to focus on her physical health, letting her mental health deteriorate quickly -- and dangerously. In this episode, we discuss the mind-body connection and how when your body is sick, your mind can quickly follow.
The Wizard of Oz and Emotional Well-Being
The Wizard of Oz has been a family classic for decades. Above and beyond the captivating story, music, and cinematography, there are six hidden messages that offer powerful insights into the emotional health and well-being of human beings.
Getting stuck happens to everyone.
Getting stuck happens to everyone.
