psychology
My Facebook Feed Is Giving Me Compassion Fatigue. Here's What I'm Doing About It
A desire to communicate is increasingly at odds with the negative effects of information oversaturation, writes Deborah Sosin.
Stop Psychoanalyzing The President
Instead of evaluating Donald Trump’s mindset, writes Alex Green, we should look at where his actions definitively violate our laws.
Managing Fear In An Unsafe World
The feeling of being threatened is so pervasive, we need to find ways to manage it, writes Marni Chanoff. Understanding the physiology of fear and its impact is a good...
A Hire Power: Do You Really Want Potential Employers Inside Your Head?
The proliferation of psychological assessments, writes Andy Levinsky, suggests a larger question: What information can an employer require from job applicants?
Stop Making Sense: Why Self-Deception And Donald Trump Aren't Going Away (Anytime Soon)
We have to learn from the disconnect between our beliefs and the wildly diverse realities of life for the people of this country, writes Julie Wittes Schlack.
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Heavy Meddle: When Things Get Touchy, I Clam Up
A woman wonders whether she can learn to be more direct with people.
The Evolution Of Everyday Stress
Time used to be more elastic; now it’s brittle as an icicle.
Why Play Matters — No Matter How Old You Are
It's time for adults to take play time seriously.
No Fooling: Children Need Unbounded Outdoor Play
Enough with schedules and choreographed commitments. Summers, afternoons and weekends are for creative play and exploration.
If The Brain Is Dead, Are You?
In medical ethics, a matter of language separates life from death. So why do some families release their loves ones, while others cling to hope?
5 Reasons You’re Having A Hard Time Being Mindful
Practicing mindfulness is easy. Remembering to practice mindfulness is hard.
#TheDollEvolves: What Barbie's New Body Can — And Cannot — Do For Our Girls' Body Image
Our children need to see us smile at our own reflection and at the shape of our natural figures.
Strangers: Fear Fills The Space Between A White Man And A Muslim Woman
How could a stranger have so much hatred and anger toward me?
Writing As Remedy For What Ails Us
Touching our souls means wrestling with what makes us uncomfortable. My wrestling mat is a blank page and a pencil.
Heavy Meddle: Am I A Heel For Dumping My Boyfriend When He’s Down?
A woman who has struggled with depression feels guilty for wanting to dump her depressed boyfriend.
At The End Of A Year Marked By Mass Killings, Letting Peace — And Calmer Heads — Prevail
Proffering peace requires stepping away instead of provoking, contemplating instead of venting, and testing fears against reality before reengaging.
Redefining Happiness For Real Life
It’s reasonable to seek to understand what enhances happiness. But somehow in the process, we seem to be attempting to change its meaning.
Heavy Meddle: Moving To A New City Has Me Living In Fear
A once-bold woman finds that moving to a new city has stoked her fears of being a victim of violence.
What Video Doesn't Show About Race In America, And Why It Matters
It is almost unavoidable to watch a video of a white police officer shooting a black youth but through the lens of our own experiences and backgrounds.
Using Virtual Reality To Shine A Light On Real World Problems
A virtual reality film set in a Syrian refugee camp tries to build compassion for its inhabitants. But do we need technological gear and 3D to move us to action?