Posts by Taylor Bennett:

Abraham Maslow (April 1, 1908 – June 8, 1970) was a noteworthy American psychologist who is best known for his hierarchy of needs, which says our health and wellbeing relies on fulfilling innate human needs—and prioritizing those needs from most to least important. Additionally, Maslow…

Melanie Klein is a renowned psychoanalyst and author who has contributed significant work to child psychology. Klein was inspired by her meetings with her therapist (whom she met with after she became depressed) to…

When we feel ashamed of our secrets, we’re more likely to think about them over and over again. We can better cope by shifting away from shame and toward guilt. A Columbia University study asked…

New research says that a fast-acting psychedelic drug could help treat depression and anxiety. Researchers investigated whether administration of this psychedelic in a controlled group setting might affect self-reported feelings of depression and anxiety. The team…

Persons with untreated sleep apnea are prone to forget important details about their pasts. Researchers at RMIT University compared 44 adults with untreated sleep apnea to 44 healthy individuals. They assessed each participant’s recall of…

Resilience is how well you’re able to adapt: an individual with a lot of resilience can adapt well in the face of struggle, while someone with little or no resilience cannot. A resilient mindset is important…

Women find same-sex social interactions more rewarding than men do. This discovery could change how mental illnesses, like depression, are treated in women. Researchers from Georgia State University found that women are more sensitive to…

The mindset you accept and employ in your everyday has a major impact on the course of your life, especially your rate of success. It can benefit you to transition from a fixed to a growth…

Improving your diet, even slightly, can reduce depression symptoms. This, according to a study from University of Manchester that analyzed data from 46,000 people. Read: Back to Basics, Depression 101 Researchers investigated the effects of dietary…

Some people are innately happy and optimistic about life; however, assuming a positive mindset also takes a bit of effort. You can be more optimistic by first remembering to smile: smile at others, at your own reflection, and even when things don’t go your way….

A new study from McMaster University shows physical activity may help seniors fight depression. A group of men 65 years and older followed a 12-week exercise plan, which combined stationary bike workouts and strength training…

Some people become more aggressive or violent when they drink alcohol; they pick fights with others, shout, and say inappropriate things. The reason certain individuals display this aggressive behavior after alcohol consumption is that alcohol lowers…