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Commonsense Ways to Make Sure You Adapt
“Conditions are always changing, and real peace lies in the ability to adapt to these changes.” – Mingyur Rinpoche When things don’t seem to go right, what’s your first thought? Do you just give up or do you vow to try a different approach? If you ditch the effort simply because you’ve run into difficulty, you’re not only giving yourself a reason to call yourself a failure (albeit mistakenly), you’re also depriving yourself of the opportunity to learn. Learn to expect change — it’s part of life. Nothing in life stays the same. Everything is always in a state of change. To the extent that you can rec...
Source: World of Psychology - May 10, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Suzanne Kane Tags: Self-Help adapt Coping Skills Creativity Knowledge Learning problem solving Resilience Source Type: blogs

What I Would Do Differently if I Were Diagnosed with Depression Today?
Someone in recovery circles once told me that if you have one foot in the past and another in the future, you are essentially peeing on the present. I try to remember that when I’m engulfed in regret — obsessing about all the things I did wrong in the past and wishing to God I had made different decisions. However, writing about my mistakes has always been healing for me because I’d like to think this small action could possibly prevent someone else from making the same ones. If I can help a young person or anyone who has recently been diagnosed with depression take a more direct route to healing, it seems irresp...
Source: World of Psychology - May 10, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Therese J. Borchard Tags: Depression Medications Mental Health and Wellness Motivation and Inspiration Personal Psychiatry Stress Suicide Treatment Bipolar Disorder Depressive Episode Epigenetics Major Depressive Disorder Melancholy Neuroplasticity Sa Source Type: blogs

New review punctures the myth that now is three seconds long
By Emma Young “When you say it’s gonna happen now When exactly do you mean?” Ask a psychologist the answer to this question – posed in this case by Morrissey in The Smiths song, How soon is now? – and she might reply “within the next three seconds”. The idea that “now”, also known as the “subjective present”, is constrained within this time limit has proved popular. But a new evaluation in Psychological Bulletin of dozens of research papers on everything from embraces and reading poetry to tapping along to a beat concludes that there’s no good evidence for it. Our experienc...
Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST - May 10, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: BPS Research Digest Tags: Cognition Time Source Type: blogs

Freedom from Fear: Freedom to Live the Life You Want
My last blog on The New ABC of Managing Difficult Emotions outlines a simple process that many of you have told me is really helpful. Many of you emailed me asking for the downloadable graphic. Many of you shared how you were going to use this process: with your children, to manage your own emotions and to help your clients. I am so glad. There is one story I want to share with you, because it is so clear and inspiring — and so helpful for others to consider as well. A young woman wrote to me about how her fear of rejection has interfered with her life. How it has prevented her from creating lasting friendships, how ...
Source: World of Psychology - May 9, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kellie Edwards Tags: Anxiety and Panic Friends Personal Relationships Self-Help Stress Desire Emotions Failure Feeling Friendship Loneliness needs Rejection Self Consciousness Social Anxiety Source Type: blogs

Activate: How To Find Joy Again By Changing What You Do (new ebook)
Get 25% off Dr Jeremy Dean's new ebook with the code "activate" for a limited period. • Use code 'activate' for 25% off Dr Jeremy Dean's new ebook "Activate: How To Find Joy Again By Changing What You Do". • Dr Dean is also the author of "The Anxiety Plan: 42 Strategies For Worry, Phobias, OCD and Panic" and "Spark: 17 Steps That Will Boost Your Motivation For Anything". (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - May 9, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Depression Source Type: blogs

Is It Overeating or Binge Eating? 6 Questions to Ask
I often hear the question: “Is overeating the same as binge eating?” This is an understandable question, given that “overeating” and “binging” are terms that you hear frequently in the media or in casual day-to-day conversations. It’s common to use these terms interchangeably, however mental health professionals define them differently. Overeating is a behavior that everyone does from time to time. Binge eating is quite different. People who engage in frequent binge eating can struggle with isolation, depression and low self-worth. Additionally, their pattern of eating may have a negative effect on relations...
Source: World of Psychology - May 9, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kate Craigen, Ph.D. Tags: Anorexia Binge Eating Bulimia Eating Disorders Health-related Self-Esteem Anorexia Nervosa Binge Eating Disorder Bingeing binging Bulimia Nervosa Depression dieting Guilt Nutrition overeating Remorse snacking Source Type: blogs

The Length of Nap That Makes People Happiest
Send this survey to Human Resources so we can all have afternoon meetings, our faces adorned with sleep creases. • Use code 'activate' for 25% off Dr Jeremy Dean's new ebook "Activate: How To Find Joy Again By Changing What You Do". • Dr Dean is also the author of "The Anxiety Plan: 42 Strategies For Worry, Phobias, OCD and Panic" and "Spark: 17 Steps That Will Boost Your Motivation For Anything". (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - May 9, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Sleep Source Type: blogs

The Psychology of ’ 13 Reasons Why, ’ Suicide & High School Life
After watching the Netflix series, “13 Reasons Why,” I can see why it was picked up for a second season. It’s an engaging story with well-drawn characters that are more complex than typical high-school stereotypes. It’s a story that deals with a bunch of difficult topics students in high school face — texting, photo-sharing of a sexual nature, drinking, drugs, bullying, sexual assault, and, yes, suicide. Some say the series idolizes suicide. Critics claim the series makes suicide look attractive, beautiful, tragic, and that the show contributes to dangerous suicide contagion. Some say the ser...
Source: World of Psychology - May 9, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Tags: Children and Teens Depression Disorders General Minding the Media Policy and Advocacy Psychology Suicide 13 Reasons Why coping with suicide Hannah Baker Sexual Assault Suicidal Thoughts suicide decision Source Type: blogs

Can a good sense of humour protect you from stress?
By Christian Jarrett They say that if you can laugh at it, you can live with it. Is this true? Does the ability to see the funny side of things really act like a psychological shield against stress? A series of new studies in Personality and Social Psychological Bulletin provides some tentative support for the idea. But the research also illustrates why this is such a difficult topic to study – does humour really reduce stress or is it just easier to see the funny side when you are coping well? And it’s worth remembering the serious risk that if humour is shown to be protective by psychology research – and it&...
Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST - May 9, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: BPS Research Digest Tags: Health Laughter Mental health Source Type: blogs

Best of Our Blogs: May 9, 2017
There is so much going on globally, locally and of course personally within your own life. How are you coping with the uncertainty? Are you still finding ways to rake in joy, hope and love? Every day, we start with a full tank of gas or bank account in terms of our energy. How much are you expending on negative thoughts of discouragement, fear and anger? How much are saving for the things that thrill, inspire you and bring you pleasure and happiness? Here’s a quick tip. As you read our posts this week, be mindful of where you are spending your energy. Use this knowledge to cultivate the relationships, emotional welln...
Source: World of Psychology - May 9, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Brandi-Ann Uyemura, M.A. Tags: Best of Our Blogs Antisocial Personality Disorder Anxiety and Star Wars Anxiety strategy for kids Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder childhood emotional neglect Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders Histrionic Source Type: blogs

May 9, Forensic Psychology Book of The Month
A showcase of the very best forensic psychology books. (Source: Forensic Psychology Blog)
Source: Forensic Psychology Blog - May 9, 2017 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: blogs

3 Ways Your Personal Baggage Can Actually Help Your Relationship
Cheers to the damaged people. How many times has someone cited baggage as a reason for breaking up with you? How many times have you been let down because you were too complicated, too messed up, or just too plain difficult to love? Whatever Follows Your “I AM” Is What You Attract Into Your Life Ouch. My guess is many, many times — perhaps not with this exact wording, but people with baggage are used to having potential partners run for the hills when they’ve deemed them too complex, emotionally trying, or difficult. Most people have a low pain tolerance for other people’s baggage. But baggage is act...
Source: World of Psychology - May 8, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Psych Central Staff Tags: Publishers Relationships Self-Help YourTango Andrea Miller baggage Breaking Up Challenges compassionate damaged people Emotional Resilience Empathetic Empathy Experiences Gigi Engle Happy Couples history Human Experiences Source Type: blogs

The Amazing Reason Walking Is So Good For Your Brain
"I have two doctors, my left leg and my right." - G.M. Trevelyan • Use code 'activate' for 25% off Dr Jeremy Dean's new ebook "Activate: How To Find Joy Again By Changing What You Do". • Dr Dean is also the author of "The Anxiety Plan: 42 Strategies For Worry, Phobias, OCD and Panic" and "Spark: 17 Steps That Will Boost Your Motivation For Anything". (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - May 8, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Boost Brain Power Source Type: blogs

National Federation of Families for Children ’s Mental Health
The National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health is a national family-run organization linking more than 120 chapters and state organizations focused on the issues of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs and their families. It was conceived in Arlington, Virginia in February, 1989 by a group of 18 people determined to make a difference in the way the system works. Members of the National Federation come from all walks of life. Emotional, behavioral or mental health needs cut across all income, educational, geographical, racial, ethnic, and religious groups. They are foun...
Source: PsychSplash - May 8, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Clyde Tags: Anyone Collaborative News Common Factors Community and Social Networking Conferences Features For Foundation Website General Psychology General Science Group Management Information Mental Health Mental Health Promotion Resource Source Type: blogs

Do You Hold These Additional Distorted Beliefs About Relationships?
We all hold distorted beliefs about how relationships work and don’t work. These beliefs can easily dampen a relationship and spark dissatisfaction in both partners. Our warped ideas can lead us to run for the hills when a seemingly stubborn issue actually has a resolution — and that resolution can help us get closer to our partner and bolster our relationship. Below, you’ll find several distorted beliefs. Check in with yourself to see if you hold them — especially since our thoughts influence the actions we take and the decisions we make. Distorted belief: Healthy couples don’t have conflict “Con...
Source: World of Psychology - May 8, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. Tags: Marriage and Divorce Mental Health and Wellness Relationships Anna Osborn Communication Conflict Couples David J. Dumais distorted beliefs healthy couples Healthy Relationships Husband Interpersonal relationship Love marriage f Source Type: blogs