How do we deal with people who chip away at our self-esteem?
Communities Are Medicine
There’s a different way to prevent and heal mental health and psychosocial problems.
The Philosophy of Possible Selves
Possible selves have been a key insight in psychology, and they may shed light on issues in philosophy as well as clinical thought.
Colleges Experiment With AI Classmates
For spring 2024, at least one U.S. university is experimenting with virtual students in online classrooms. If it sounds a lot like a video game, that’s because it is.
Can Dialectical Behavior Therapy Be Helpful at School?
Social and emotional learning programs are widespread in schools. But do they all work well?
What Does Your Gut Have to Do With Your Mood?
There’s a strong connection between your microbiome and mental health.
The U.K. Post Office Scandal
The recent post office scandal in the U.K. saw postmasters accused and prosecuted for crimes they did not commit due to inept software and a massive cover-up across decades.
Introducing the Habits for Happiness Quiz
Habits are the invisible architecture of daily life. When we change our habits, we change our lives. If we have habits that work well for us, it’s much easier to …
How Clinical Empathy Can Restore the Impact of Invalidating Medical Experiences
I have a small antique sign that I bought long ago at a Goodwill store. Beside a whimsical illustration, it reads, “it’s nice to be important but it’s more important …
12 Tiny Steps To Help You Simplify Your Life This Year
It took me a really long time to embrace tiny step simplicity and stop rushing around trying to change my life overnight. Why couldn’t I simplify my life once and …