The Pain and Potential of the Midlife Years
The Pain and Potential of the Midlife Years By Homaira Kabir | Updated April 3, 2024 | Reviewed by Hara Estroff Marano It’s the death of the self we knew and a search for the self-in-waiting. Some 2500 years ago, the Greek philosopher Heraclitus said the only constant in life is change. Fast forward to […]
A 5-Step Gaslighting Safety Plan
A 5-Step Gaslighting Safety Plan By Amelia Kelley Ph.D. | Updated September 18, 2023 | Reviewed by Davia Sills Gather evidence and find a supportive individual to help you cope. KEY POINTS To protect oneself, it is important to understand what gaslighting is and what it is not. Gaslighting can sabotage a person’s […]
What to Know About Teenage Depression
What to Know About Teenage Depression Medically reviewed by Jeffrey Ditzell, DO — By Kate Bettino — Updated on March 12, 2021 If you think that you or a teenager you know might have depression, you’ve come to the right place. Depression is more than just sadness. Depression is a group of mental health disorders associated […]
When It’s Time to Treat Your Anxiety
When It’s Time to Treat Your Anxiety Medically reviewed by Rebecca Barnhart, PharmD, BCPP — By Hope Gillette — Updated on July 23, 2021 If you’re supposed to feel anxiety during dangerous or stressful moments, how do you know if you need anxiety medication? Almost everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their life. It’s […]
When Does Anxiety Become an Anxiety Disorder?
When Does Anxiety Become an Anxiety Disorder? Medically reviewed by Bethany Juby, PsyD — By Courtney Telloian on November 17, 2021 Feeling anxious from time to time doesn’t necessarily mean you have an anxiety disorder. Here’s how you can tell which one you’re experiencing. You might be thinking, “I feel anxious — does that mean […]
Six Conversation Habits to Break
The Art and Science of Great Conversations By Psychology Today Contributors published May 2, 2023 – last reviewed on May 19, 2023 This is the 4th week of a 4-week series on conversation Conversation is a lot like art. It’s one of those uniquely human experiences that distills much complexity and infinite variety, verging on […]
How to Have a Great Conversation
The Art and Science of Great Conversations By Psychology Today Contributors published May 2, 2023 – last reviewed on May 19, 2023 This is the 3rd week of a 4-week series on conversation Conversation is a lot like art. It’s one of those uniquely human experiences that distills much complexity and infinite variety, verging on […]
Why You Really Should Speak Up More
The Art and Science of Great Conversations By Psychology Today Contributors published May 2, 2023 – last reviewed on May 19, 2023 This is the 2nd week of a 4-week series on conversation Conversation is a lot like art. It’s one of those uniquely human experiences that distills much complexity and infinite variety, verging on […]
The Hidden Heart of Every Conversation
The Art and Science of Great Conversations By Psychology Today Contributors published May 2, 2023 – last reviewed on May 19, 2023 This week starts a 4-week series on conversation Conversation is a lot like art. It’s one of those uniquely human experiences that distills much complexity and infinite variety, verging on the indefinable. Unlike […]
18 Tips to Stop Being a People-Pleaser
18 Tips to Stop Being a People-Pleaser Medically reviewed by Matthew Boland, PhD — By Hilary I. Lebow — Updated on July 20, 2021 People-pleasing behavior may leave you feeling like you don’t have any free time. With a few tips, you can take your life back. Perhaps you’ve heard that people love you because […]