We all suffer from our fair share of heartache—whether it’s rooted in a breakup, the loss of a loved one, abandonment, the death of a pet, or any number of things. And in any such…
Mental Health
New research suggests middle-aged men may suffer from ill-fated or unfortunate events in a way that others don’t. According to this neuro study “Effects of lesions in different nuclei of the amygdala on conditioned taste…
New research from Queensland University of Technology says that ballet improves the overall wellbeing of older adults and has a tremendously positive influence on several health categories. More specifically, the report “Ballet Moves for Adult Creative Health”…
Our bodies are temples—but we don’t typically treat them as such. Instead, we hate them, we shame them, and we neglect them. And in turn, we hate, shame, and neglect ourselves. I say it’s time to change that narrative. It’s time we start…
You bicker. I bicker. We all bicker. With our parents, our siblings, our friends… but especially our significant others. This is a common issue in relationships, but that’s not to say it isn’t harmful. In…
I am the ultimate people pleaser. I put others’ needs before my own; I do everything in my power to make others happy; and only then do I think about me. In my humble opinion,…
New research from the University of Illinois says that surprises are the perfect recipe for influencing social change. According to this study, “Surprise, Recipes for Surprise, and Social Influence,” surprises make for memorable, stimulating experiences,…
Sometimes, emotional appeals are effective in persuading an audience—think: that super sad ASPCA commercial that plays Sarah McLachlan’s “Arms of an Angel,” while pictures of abused and malnourished animals flash across the screen. I can’t…
Simply put, psychodynamic therapy is an analysis of mental and emotional developments. It is a form of talk therapy, which stems from psychoanalysis: a lengthier approach to evaluating, addressing, and shaping one’s psychological processes. Ultimately,…
Have you ever picked up a book during a difficult time, in hopes of being transported to a different place? In hopes of feeling safe and comforted? In hopes of returning to the present with a new and improved mentality? If you haven’t, you should….
I struggle with social anxiety. It takes some time for me to warm up to people, and until I do, I’m incredibly quiet and decently awkward. This makes first impressions and introductions pretty painful—I’m talking job interviews, blind dates, work functions, meet-the-parents……
New research published in Frontiers in Neuroscience shows just how big of an impact music can have on a child’s development, wellbeing, and academic success. According to this study, “Longitudinal Analysis of Music Education on…
