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Ken Page: What Your Deepest Insecurities Say About You

2013-05-19T11:17:39Z

If we can name our own awkward, ardent gifts, and extricate them from the shame and wounds that keep them buried, we'll find ourselves on a bullet train to deep, surprising, life-changing intimacy.

Read more: Authentic Self, Gift Theory, Pyschotherapy, Therapy, Gift Theory Model, Emotional Wellness, Authenticity, Emotional Intelligence, Happiness, Healthy Living News

Roya R. Rad, MA, PsyD: 8 Ways To Become A Positive Thinker

2013-05-19T11:16:10Z

At the end, positive thinkers are better problem solvers and have better interactions. In addition to that, people who are positive thinkers are happier and more satisfied with their life.

Read more: Self Growth, Positive Thinking, Positive Psychology, Self-Actualization, Positive Attitude, Self-Help, Happiness, Positivity, Emotional Wellness, Happiness Tips, Healthy Living News

Linda Buzzell: Why We Still Need Roses

2013-05-17T17:23:42Z

The truth is that roses -- if you buy the RIGHT roses (old or new) for your location and climate -- are incredibly tough shrubs that can survive almost anything -- even the gardener's ignorance.

Read more: Healthy Living, Green, Roses, Flowers, Gardening, Ecopsychology, Love, Ecotherapy, Green News

Phillip M. Miner: The Neurology Of Disgust

2013-05-17T08:00:00Z

Growing up believing you are an abomination is strange. But, if you are gay and grew up in Kansas (or many other parts of the world) -- like I did -- it's not all that uncommon.

Read more: Lgbt, Coming Out, Neuroscience, Psychology, TED Talks, Gays, Why We Judge Others, TED Weekends News

Bizarre Brain Technique Shown To Boost Math Skills

2013-05-17T08:36:13Z

By Emily Underwood

If you are one of the 20% of healthy adults who struggle with basic arithmetic, simple tasks like splitting the dinner bill can...

Read more: Video, Electric Shock Therapy, Math, Cognitive Science, Brain, Math Skills, Electric Currents, Electroshock Therapy, Psychology, Brain Science, Math Electric Shock, Arithmetic, Science News

Jaime Fortuño: When Facing a Major Decision, Do You Lead With Your Gut, Brain or Heart?

2013-05-16T18:02:28Z

We make 70 important decisions per day and our 'lead organ' makes us who we are.

Read more: New York Times Book Review, Bestsellers, Personality, Decision, Summer, Nba, Fortuno, Psychology, Celebrity Style, Coffee, Book, Jaime, Books News

Judith Orloff MD: Celebrating the Highly-Sensitive Man

2013-05-16T17:40:02Z

Empathic men often have a harder time than women because in Western culture sensitivity may be seen as a weakness or too "feminine." This is a huge misconception. The new evolved man is skillful in balancing both the masculine and feminine in himself, embodying his full power.

Read more: Women, Relationships, Empathy, Negative Attacks, Emotional Wellness, Men, Empaths, Highly Sensitive, Empathic Male, Emotional Freedom, Emotional Empath, Healthy Living News

Jane Roper: Complain to Me, Please!

2013-05-16T16:06:49Z

Perspective is important. We should all keep in mind that our problems could be worse, and that all suffering is relative. This can help us feel less overwhelmed by our own challenges, more grateful for our many blessings, and more compelled to empathize with and help others.

Read more: Friendship, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Whining, Leukemia, Jimmy Fund, Empathy, Suffering, Complaining, Perspective, Life Perspective, Cancer, Childhood Cancer, Compassion, Social Support, Emotional Health, Emotional Intelligence, Compassion for Others, Healthy Living News

Kimberly Berg: Take the 'I'm Sorry' Challenge!

2013-05-16T14:52:40Z

By noticing how difficult it is for you to say something different than "sorry," you'll have taken a small step toward more personal freedom and individual expression.

Read more: Personal Freedom, I'm Sorry, Authentic Expression, Empowerment, Mistakes, Self-Knowledge, Choice, Saying Sorry, Emotional Intelligence, Healthy Living News

Project Compassion Stanford: Asian Students, Plagiarism Stereotypes And Compassion

2013-05-16T11:24:34Z

Taking a compassionate perspective, considering the potential limiting impact of bias in ourselves, seeing individuals instead of group members and identifying areas to strengthen as opposed to prejudge are critical in providing a quality education.

Read more: Stereotypes, Race Stereotypes, Race and Stereotypes, Ccare, Plagiarism, Asian Stereotypes, Racial Stereotypes, Stanford, Asian, Emotional Intelligence, Compassion, Healthy Living News

Eric Maisel, Ph.D.: After the DSM, What?

2013-05-15T17:50:58Z

I have been arguing for many years in books like Rethinking Depression that the DSM ought to be repudiated. In recent months this idea has been gaining tremendous momentum and just recently the National Institute of Mental Health essentially repudiated the DSM.

Read more: Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Dsm, Self-Help, Nimh, Nimh Dsm, Mental Health Research, Mental Health Care System, Healthy Living Health News, Healthy Living News

Joanna Perry-Folino: The Mysterious Alchemy of Love in a Mine Field

2013-05-15T14:57:50Z

In an effort to get at "the heart" of things, to understand our temporary time here in the Land of Eros, I will tell you about a recent experience I had while on a date in the middle of the afternoon with a man I will never hear from again.

Read more: Dating-After-Divorce, Emotional Health, Over Fifty, Sex, Dating, Emotional Healing, Love, Dating Over 50, Fifty News

Why Does Fear Cause Our Eyes To Widen?

2013-05-15T14:28:33Z

When we're scared, our eyes tend to widen. But why?

Scientists have long believed that the wide-eyed facial expression serves as a social signal, ...

Read more: Wide Eyes, Fear, Video, Fearful Eyes, Biology, Social Signals, Brain Science, Psychology, Eyes Fear, Wide-Eyed Expression Fear, Facial Expressions, Fear Expressions, Science News

Freaky Skin Illusion Shown To Curb Racism

2013-05-15T12:13:10Z

By: Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience Senior Writer
Published: 05/14/2013 07:17 PM EDT on LiveScience

Here's a novel way to reduce racism: Convince ...

Read more: Video, Daily Discovery, Weird Science, Biology, Skin Color Illusion, Skin Color, Racism, Psychology, Brain Science, Science News

Mark Goulston, M.D.: May 18-22, 166th Annual APA Conference: A Profession in Need of a Brand Makeover

2013-05-14T13:55:36Z

Over the past couple years I have stopped my clinical psychiatric practice after 35 years and have been searching for anything that will lessen the stigma and that will cause those with mental disorders to seek and receive treatment.

Read more: Psychiatry, Mental Illness, Mental Health, Mental Health Stigma, Emotional Wellness, Schizophrenia, Psychiatric Care, Psychiatrist, Mental Health Help, Mental Illness Help, Mental Illness Stigma, Healthy Living News

Dr. Judson Brewer: Why You're Sabotaging Yourself (And How To Stop)

2013-05-13T16:09:44Z

Our optimal psychology is one where we're fully engaged in life -- effortless, joyful, and as a result extremely productive. And as our neuroscience advances, we can build tools to help all of us move into this optimal state more and more.

Read more: Optimal Performance, Craving, Healthy Living News, Habit Change, Success and Motivation, Happiness, Habits, Optimal Psychology Abnormal Psychology, Emotional Wellness, Brain Science, Psychology, Self-Control, Emotional Intelligence, Habit, Habit Changes, Brain Research, Cravings, Psychology Research, Cravings Research, Performance, Healthy Living News

David Loy: Transcendence Or Immanence?

2013-05-13T15:05:37Z

At the heart of Buddhist teachings is a crucial ambiguity that has become increasingly problematic as Buddhism has globalized. This ambivalence needs to be resolved if the Buddhist tradition is to help us address most effectively the challenges that now confront us.

Read more: Climate Change, Social Justice, Psychology, Buddhism, Mindfulness, Theravada Buddhism, Buddhist Meditation, Buddhist Wisdom, Prayer and Meditation, Religion News

George Weinberg: The Curse of Reparative Therapy

2013-05-10T13:24:31Z

The mental health profession, not content with trying to solve real problems, has over the years proposed solving imaginary ones. The current debate is over the right to even try to cure homosexuality. The adage that there's no harm in trying doesn't hold. There is great harm in trying.

Read more: Granville Stanley Hall, Psychology, Reparative Therapy, Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, Conversion Therapy, Masturbation, Gay Voices News

Linda Buzzell: Planning a Community Event? Try Local Heroes Instead of Stars From Afar!

2013-05-10T13:22:22Z

In the era of relocalized food and relocalized everything, what if we help local people do well and develop their talents rather than just rewarding well-marketed folks from far away?

Read more: Green, Ecopsychology, Green Living, Events Planning, Los Angeles, Localization, Relocalization, Ecotherapy, Conferences, Los Angeles News

Karyn L. Wiseman, Ph.D.: Wounded Faith

2013-05-10T13:01:14Z

We all have secret pain. We all have brokenness. We all have wounds that do not fully heal despite all the salve we put on them. The truth is that no matter our circumstances in life, there is still heartache and pain.

Read more: Scars, Pain, Depression, Emotional Healing, God's Presence, Healing, Wounds, Faith, Belief in God, Christianity, Religion News

Dr. Gail Gross: The Makings of a Terrorist

2013-05-09T16:05:23Z

What we know, is that terrorists often have a sense of being disenfranchised. Hence, they bond with an ideology-driven group, which gives them a feeling of belonging. This experience is not unlike that of joining a gang.

Read more: Terrorist Personalities, Makings of a Terrorist, Psychology, Mind of a Terrorist, Gangs, Face of a Terrorist, Politics News

Simi Lichtman: Mental Health Patients: Ending Stigma Must Come From Us

2013-05-09T15:23:43Z

If we had a chronic illness, no doubt we would tell our friends and welcome their support. If we were hospitalized for cancer, we would want our family by our sides to rally for our health. Mental health is no different, and deserves equal treatment.

Read more: Mental Disorders, Stigma, Psychiatry, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Mental Health Month, Mental Health Issues, Eating Disorder Awareness, Mental Health Stigma, Mental Health Care, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Awareness Month, Healthy Living News

Maddisen K. Krown: Your Self-Concept Is Your Destiny

2013-05-09T12:21:33Z

The simple truth is this: Our self-concept is our destiny. So if we want to change our destiny for the better, we need to change our concept and beliefs about our selves also for the better. We always have the freedom to choose better thoughts.

Read more: Awareness, Self Criticism, Business Success, Inner Child, Positive Attitude, Positive Psychology, Motivational-Success, Self Awareness, Positive Thinking, Positive Affirmations, Confidence, Positive Thoughts, Self Esteem, Self Concept, Psychology, Emotional Wellness, Healthy Living News

Nir Eyal: Temptation

2013-05-08T14:50:07Z

Temptation is more than just the promise of reward. Recent advances in neuroscience allow us to peer into the brain, providing a greater understanding of what makes us want.

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Jennifer Sertl: Integrating Art & Science ~ Lessons From My Childhood

2013-05-08T12:51:38Z

Art can have its own unique resilience and endurance. My mother is now in her sixties, and she is thriving. She has a wonderful husband who ensures she takes her medicine and gets consistent care. They live a very modest, very meaningful life.

Read more: Mental Illness, Leadership, Psychology, Art, Business News