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Ethics and Morality

The Ethics of Microlooting

Jennifer Baker Ph.D. on June 29, 2026 in For the Love of Wisdom

The concept of "microlooting" has been roundly condemned in recent media as vicious behavior. But does virtue ethics jump to this conclusion?

The concept of "microlooting" has been roundly condemned in recent media as vicious behavior. But does virtue ethics jump to this conclusion?

Spirituality

The Spiritual Side of Death

Suzanne B. O’Brien RN on June 29, 2026 in The Rebirth of Death

Discover the spiritual wisdom revealed at the end of life—Is Fearing Death the Greatest Lie of the Last 100 Years?

Discover the spiritual wisdom revealed at the end of life—Is Fearing Death the Greatest Lie of the Last 100 Years?

Attention

When Your Teen “Isn’t Paying Attention”

Judy Willis M.D., M.Ed. on June 29, 2026 in Radical Teaching

After hearing repeatedly that they are not paying attention, are lazy, or are not smart, teens can draw painful conclusions about themselves and identify with these labels.

After hearing repeatedly that they are not paying attention, are lazy, or are not smart, teens can draw painful conclusions about themselves and identify with these labels.

Relationships

Why We Become Closer Right Before Goodbye

Ankita Guchait MBPsS on June 29, 2026 in The Realities of Refugee Screening

The strongest connections sometimes emerge only when we realize that time is running out.

The strongest connections sometimes emerge only when we realize that time is running out.

Climate Anxiety

When the Smoke Clears

Cynthia Chen-Joea DO, MPH, FAAFP, DABOM on June 29, 2026 in The Other Side of the White Coat

Personal Perspective: What physicians witnessed during the LA fires will change how you think about disaster preparedness.

Personal Perspective: What physicians witnessed during the LA fires will change how you think about disaster preparedness.

Identity

The Space Between

Andrea Gardner on June 29, 2026 in The Space Between

Life's quiet seasons can leave us questioning ourselves. Understanding why uncertainty feels so personal may help us move through periods of transition with greater self-compassion.

Life's quiet seasons can leave us questioning ourselves. Understanding why uncertainty feels so personal may help us move through periods of transition with greater self-compassion.

Autism

5 Misdiagnoses of Autism and Why They Happen

CooperRiis Healing Community on June 29, 2026 in A Healing Community

If a mental health or psych diagnosis feels wrong, there may be a reason: 5 common autism misdiagnoses, why they happen, and how patients and families can tell the difference.

If a mental health or psych diagnosis feels wrong, there may be a reason: 5 common autism misdiagnoses, why they happen, and how patients and families can tell the difference.

Friends

When a Friend Is Always Busy and Something Feels Off

Suzanne Degges-White Ph.D. on June 29, 2026 in Lifetime Connections

When a friendship feels uneven, it can be hard to know what's changed. Is your friend truly busy or are you carrying the connection alone?

When a friendship feels uneven, it can be hard to know what's changed. Is your friend truly busy or are you carrying the connection alone?

Happiness

Savoring the Journey: Travel as Part of the Vacation

Samantha Stein Psy.D. on June 29, 2026 in What The Wild Things Are

When we count the destination as part of the vacation but exclude the journey, we miss out on an opportunity to extend our pleasure of a trip.

When we count the destination as part of the vacation but exclude the journey, we miss out on an opportunity to extend our pleasure of a trip.

Forgiveness

Forgiveness Is Emotional

Glenn Geher Ph.D. on June 29, 2026 in Darwin's Subterranean World

Often, we intend to forgive someone for a transgression to try to stay connected. Since forgiveness is largely emotional, it is often easier said than done. Evolution explains why.

Often, we intend to forgive someone for a transgression to try to stay connected. Since forgiveness is largely emotional, it is often easier said than done. Evolution explains why.

Pregnancy

Unresolved Longing and Reproductive Choices

Margo Lowy Ph.D. on June 29, 2026 in Maternal Ambivalence

I have been grappling for a long time with the social and personal perception of voluntary abortion, about how women process their decision to terminate their pregnancy.

I have been grappling for a long time with the social and personal perception of voluntary abortion, about how women process their decision to terminate their pregnancy.

Neuroplasticity

Why We Root for the Villain

Shermin Kruse J.D. on June 29, 2026 in The Stoic Heart, the Human Whole

Why do we sympathize with villains and admire antiheroes? Psychology, neuroscience, and Stoicism reveal how our heroes quietly shape who we become.

Why do we sympathize with villains and admire antiheroes? Psychology, neuroscience, and Stoicism reveal how our heroes quietly shape who we become.

Mindfulness

Misunderstandings of Mindfulness

Lizabeth Roemer Ph.D. on June 29, 2026 in Mindfully Doing What Matters

The word mindfulness is everywhere—but so are misunderstandings of it. Learning common misconceptions will help you make more use of mindfulness practices.

The word mindfulness is everywhere—but so are misunderstandings of it. Learning common misconceptions will help you make more use of mindfulness practices.

Stage Fright

Who Fears Public Speaking? I Do

Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R on June 29, 2026 in From Both Sides of the Couch

Personal Perspective: I'm making my first professional presentation and my fear of being judged by colleagues is pervading every pore.

Personal Perspective: I'm making my first professional presentation and my fear of being judged by colleagues is pervading every pore.

Intelligence

2 Weird Quirks Most Intelligent People Have

Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 29, 2026 in Social Instincts

Here’s why the most intelligent person you know falters with trivial tasks.

Here’s why the most intelligent person you know falters with trivial tasks.

Mental Health Stigma

Man Up or Open Up?

Mike Verano LPC, LMFT on June 29, 2026 in Confessions of a Psychological First Responder

Male stubbornness is deeply ingrained but not beyond reach. With the right approach, men can become more open to prioritizing their mental and emotional well-being.

Male stubbornness is deeply ingrained but not beyond reach. With the right approach, men can become more open to prioritizing their mental and emotional well-being.

Identity

The Psychology of Institutional Erasure

Monk Prayogshala Research Institution on June 29, 2026 in Non-WEIRD Science

The same anti-trans law doesn't hurt the same way everywhere. Explore how culture shapes the psychological impact of institutional erasure

The same anti-trans law doesn't hurt the same way everywhere. Explore how culture shapes the psychological impact of institutional erasure

Laughter

A Quick Look at Laughter Yoga

John Charles Simon on June 29, 2026 in Laughter and Humor 101

Laughter yoga is a practice that fosters a transition from feigned laughter to genuine laughter. When successful, it can help reduce the negative effects of stress in our lives.

Laughter yoga is a practice that fosters a transition from feigned laughter to genuine laughter. When successful, it can help reduce the negative effects of stress in our lives.

Leadership

The Importance of Quick Connections at Work

Patricia Grabarek, Ph.D., and Katina Sawyer, Ph.D. on June 29, 2026 in Leading for Wellness

Prioritizing building relationships can make a big difference for your team, reducing miscommunication and conflict.

Prioritizing building relationships can make a big difference for your team, reducing miscommunication and conflict.

Education

Study of the Humanities Needs to be Reprioritized

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on June 29, 2026 in Understanding Hypnosis

Universities need to reprioritize humanities courses to help students become effective communicators, have better career performance, and improve their mental health.

Universities need to reprioritize humanities courses to help students become effective communicators, have better career performance, and improve their mental health.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence and the Trust Equation

Andy Lopata on June 29, 2026 in Connected Leadership

AI is becoming our working partner, coach and confidant. But could those perfectly crafted conversations be quietly changing what we expect from real human relationships?

AI is becoming our working partner, coach and confidant. But could those perfectly crafted conversations be quietly changing what we expect from real human relationships?

Child Development

Invisible Neglect: What Didn’t Happen to You Still Matters

Jonice Webb Ph.D. on June 29, 2026 in Childhood Emotional Neglect

What did not happen in your childhood may still be shaping your life today. Learn how emotional neglect hides in plain sight and how recognizing it can change everything.

What did not happen in your childhood may still be shaping your life today. Learn how emotional neglect hides in plain sight and how recognizing it can change everything.

Singlehood

Why Singlehood Is Gaining Prominence Globally

Elyakim Kislev Ph.D. on June 29, 2026 in Happy Singlehood

The rise of singlehood is not a crisis. It is a social transformation. Here are some major factors that drive this.

The rise of singlehood is not a crisis. It is a social transformation. Here are some major factors that drive this.

Menopause

The Woman in the Changing Room Mirror

Susi ferrarello Ph.D. on June 29, 2026 in Lying on the Philosopher's Couch

A session on perimenopause, desire, and learning to inhabit—rather than judge—the body we are still living in.

A session on perimenopause, desire, and learning to inhabit—rather than judge—the body we are still living in.

Suicide

Serving LGBTQ Youth in Crisis

John Bateson on June 29, 2026 in Goodbye, Suicide

Restoring option 3 to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline isn’t a solution, but it’s a start.

Restoring option 3 to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline isn’t a solution, but it’s a start.

Burnout

9 Ways Therapists Cope With Burnout—And How You Can, Too

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on June 29, 2026 in Head Games

When stress outweighs feeling valued, appreciated, and purpose-driven at work, what can we do to restore it?

When stress outweighs feeling valued, appreciated, and purpose-driven at work, what can we do to restore it?

Cognition

Anomaly Puzzles: How the Brain Detects the Unexpected

Marcel Danesi Ph.D. on June 29, 2026 in Brain Workout

These short anomaly-detection puzzles are designed to illustrate how reasoning often depends on identifying inconsistencies between expectations and observed details.

These short anomaly-detection puzzles are designed to illustrate how reasoning often depends on identifying inconsistencies between expectations and observed details.

Social Media

Do We Ban Social Media? Maybe Not

Marianne Aubin Le Quéré Ph.D. on June 29, 2026 in The Intersectionality

We can put online users in the driver's seat instead.

We can put online users in the driver's seat instead.

Relationships

4 Principles for a Healthy Prenup Conversation

Jeannette K Correa Ph.D. on June 29, 2026 in To Your Wedding and Beyond

Prenuptial agreements can have a positive impact, but the way you communicate makes all the difference. Read further for guidance on cultivating a healthy conversation.

Prenuptial agreements can have a positive impact, but the way you communicate makes all the difference. Read further for guidance on cultivating a healthy conversation.