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The Negative Impacts of Financial Illiteracy in the United States

As financial strain is associated with poorer mental and physical health, improving access to financial education is a worthwhile public health goal.read more .

by: (Ran D. Anbar M.D.)

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Why Victims Return to Abusers—and How to Explain It in Court

What looks like irrational attachment may be the result of a pattern of coercive control.read more .

by: (Mags Lesiak MPhil)

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How We Heal With Horses

When people ask how I cope with the emotional weight of immersing in dark minds, I tell them about how horses keep me balanced.read more .

by: (Katherine Ramsland Ph.D.)

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I Lost My Family to Cancer and Drugs; Here’s How I Survived

Personal Perspective: Am I healed after years of traumatic family loss? It's complicated. Existing with a painful and strange duality can help us step back into our lives in the aftermath of loss.read more .

by: (Phil Lane MSW, LCSW)

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A Prescription for Nature?

With an estimated one in seven people worldwide living with mental illness, researchers are paying closer attention to an older, cheaper resource: time spent in natureread more .

by: (Gary Goldfield Ph.D.)

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Try, Try Again: Why Failure Is Necessary for Success

Most of us have heard about the importance of failure our entire lives. Recent research, rooted in the psychology of resilience, highlights the truth of this adage.read more .

by: (Glenn Geher Ph.D.)

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Why You Can Feel Lonely Even When You Are Loved

Relationships can ease loneliness without eliminating it. Understanding the connection we need may reveal why parts of us remain unseen, even by those closest to us.read more .

by: (Sam Carr, Ph.D.)

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Good Communication Begins Before We Open Our Mouths

Good communication starts before we speak. Notice the vulnerable feelings beneath our reactions, express them without blame, and listen to the other person.read more .

by: (John Amodeo Ph.D., LMFT)

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What Parents Get Wrong About Children's Lies

From little white lies to more serious deception, children's dishonesty is often misunderstood. Here are 5 common misconceptions and what the research tells us instead.read more .

by: (Victoria Talwar, Ph.D.)

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Why the Idea of a Loneliness Epidemic Won't Die

Many researchers call loneliness an epidemic and win attention although the data show slow drift. Yet the label pulls money toward screens and away from income and safety nets.read more .

by: (Hans Rocha IJzerman Ph.D.)

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Childfree Midlife Millennials

Personal Perspective: If you grappled with the question of parenthood, it doesn't exempt you from a midlife crisis.read more .

by: (Lindsey Harrington)

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What You Gain When You Read for Deep Knowledge

Discover the surprising ways that engaged reading can improve your life.read more .

by: (William G. Brozo, Ph.D.)

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Texting Troubles: Illusions and Delusions

Texting is a terrific invention that also has the risk of illusions and delusions, but there are ways to attend to interpersonal interactions more effectively.read more .

by: (Sandra Wartski Psy.D.)

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How Nature and Nurture Contribute to Intergenerational Trauma

How transgenerational trauma is perpetuated may be more complex than you think. Researchers found that trauma-altered genes can be passed down, influencing the upkeep of the cycle.read more .

by: (Anthony D. Smith LMHC)

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The Lucky Bastard Club

Why do some veterans carry guilt home but still miss the war zones they left behind? Research on cognitive immobility may offer different ways of understanding their struggles.read more .

by: (Ezenwa E. Olumba Ph.D.)

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Transmuting Intergenerational Trauma With Art

Can public art and mindfulness help us heal?read more .

by: (Susan M. Pollak MTS, Ed.D.)

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What Should a Dog’s Name Sound Like?

New research suggests that the sounds that make up a dog’s name are an important factor in allowing them to detect when human speech is directed to them.read more .

by: (Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC)

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Why So Many Women Watch Their Own Bodies From the Outside

Women too often learn to see their bodies through other people's eyes. How does that shape their relationship with their bodies when no one is watching?read more .

by: (Carolyn Karoll LCSW-C, CEDS-C)

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Why You Should Try Group Therapy

Group psychotherapies aren't "therapy-lite." Learn how they're a unique form of therapy specifically suited to addressing some of the most pressing issues people face today.read more .

by: (Taylor Neff Ph.D.)

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Why America's Alligators Shouldn't Be Judged by Looks Alone

Mark Barrow's eye-opening new book 'Gator!' explains who these iconic reptiles really are; why they're loathed, feared, and loved; and why they deserve compassion and respect.read more .

by: (Marc Bekoff Ph.D.)

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