Psychology Around the Net: February 3, 2018

Well, ol’ Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow yesterday, so we might be looking at six more weeks of winter — “might,” because he’s usually wrong. However, if he’s right, there’s plenty of cozy wintertime activities to get us through the days and nights when it’s too cold or snowy to go out. One of my favorites? Reading! Coincidentally, in this week’s Psychology Around the Net we have a list of 10 new mental health books out in 2018! We also have the latest on the anti-diarrhea medicine overdoses, a psychologist’s controversial research regarding how we distinguish physical features of gay and straight people, unusual habits that actually could have health benefits, and more. 10 New Books About Mental Illness to Read in 2018: Despite how common mental illness is (the National Institute of Mental Health states one in six adults in the United States lives with a mental illness), many people who don’t — and even some who do — have a mental health condition don’t quite get it. Here are 10 new books that might help shed some light on the topic. What’s More ‘Valuable’ When Selecting a Coach: Business Or Psychology? Lots of professionals hire coaches to help them with various business-related matters; however, when choosing a coach, is it more beneficial to choose one with a business background or a psychology background? This Psychologist’s ‘Gaydar’ Research Makes U...
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