Disruption, sports and pandemic
Over the past months the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone across the globe. Unfortunately for the human race, this is not the first time (or last) a pandemic has brought life-as-we-know it to a...
Life
What our faces say to our children
Vanessa LoBue, PhD :One of the most famous psychologists of all time, William James, described a baby’s first experiences with the world as a “blooming, buzzing confusion.” Indeed, when they are first born, babies...
How Pets May Improve Our Immunity
Austin Perlmutter MD :This year has taught us all about the importance of immunity. Many of us are doing our best to improve immune function. Strategies to reach this goal vary widely in practicality...
Psychology of False Confessions
Ruth Lee Johnson J.D. :While popular understanding may suggest that innocent people simply do not confess to crimes (“I would never confess to doing something that I did not actually do!”), the surprising fact...
Men die more when taking selfie
Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D :Millions of selfies are uploaded to social media sites every day, making it difficult to attract attention to any newly uploaded picture. Social media enthusiasts therefore may go to considerable lengths...
Philosophies of pricing
Marty Nemko, Ph.D :“How much should I charge?” I’m often asked that by clients who are or are contemplating going into private practice.Of course, it varies with the situation, but I typically explain three...
Use extra time wisely Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D
Right now, due to the pandemic, many people have a little too much time on their hands. Our days seem to run together without our usual routines, and I’m no exception. After I’ve walked...
Travel without leaving house
Matt Johnson, Ph.D: Few movies capture the spirit of travel like The Beach. The film tells the story of a young American traveler (played by Leonardo DiCaprio), hungry for genuine adventure, and critical of...
You can’t control the coronavirus
Leslie Schweitzer Miller, M.D :Covid-19 has played havoc with the mental and emotional stability of many of us. Some people feel helpless and out of control, while others may respond with anxiety, fear or...
Drug Addiction vs. Drug Dependence Difference is often misunderstood
Jonathan N. Stea :It is no secret that misinformation about addiction is rampant in popular media. One particular area of misinformation concerns how the use of language is employed when describing topics related to...
Does the coronavirus increase sociability?
Glenn Geher :Worried about the coronavirus? Me too. Here’s an evolutionary take on how this virus may bear on the human social experience.From an evolutionary perspective, organisms that come to exist in large numbers...
Dealing with Difficult People
Loriann Oberlin :During the holidays, I offered pointers to cope with the discontented characters that we all encounter in offices, schools, families and social circles, in Keeping Holiday Spirits High When Others Drag Us...