Mental Health

The Downside of Casual Dating

“We're just dating.” What exactly does that mean? Research takes a look at th...

It's Good to Be Bored Sometimes

We have more ways than ever to escape boredom. But learning to tolerate less ...

Do Partners Need to Love Each Other Equally?

Perfectly equal love is neither realistic nor necessary. A mutually meaningfu...

Autism, Masking, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Masking is a common socialization strategy among autistic individuals, and ma...

Sex and Mental Load

When sex becomes another thing on the to-do list.

Why Emotion Regulation Is the Skill Under the Skills

When therapy works, better emotion regulation is often part of the reason why...

Vote to Live: Staying Empowered Amid Unanswered Ques...

Angry, sad, and still waiting for answers? Voting can’t undo what has happene...

If There's One Thing You Need From a Friend, This Is It

Women in their 20s and women in their 70s might seem worlds apart, but when a...

Knowing When to Leave a Job

When your boss dismisses your concerns and work always comes first, how do yo...

The Impact of a Late Autism Diagnosis

Receiving an autism diagnosis later in life brings up complex emotions. For t...

Are You the Family Scapegoat?

What if you were never the family problem, but the one who dared to see and n...

The Shadow Side of Nervous System Regulation

Regulation is not the goal of life.

The Human Brain Owes Its Existence to a Prehistoric ...

How an ancient viral infection helped form humankind.

How Politics and Mental Health Intersect

A Personal Perspective: A lack of governmental infrastructure support can inc...

Havana Syndrome: What the Eyes Can Reveal

Headaches, dizziness, and brain fog are difficult to measure objectively. But...

Why You Should Eat Halloween Candy With Your Kids

Worried about Halloween candy overload? Ditch the food rules, break free from...