Head Games

Parental Alienation

When Target Parents Reunite With Alienated Children

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on March 31, 2024

A study of targeted parents identified the challenges and triumphs involved in repairing their relationship with their adult alienated child.

A study of targeted parents identified the challenges and triumphs involved in repairing their relationship with their adult alienated child.

Identity

5 Things Tattoos Can Reveal About Their Wearers

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on March 30, 2024

Research finds that body art communicates our unique and personal stories.

Research finds that body art communicates our unique and personal stories.

Parental Alienation

When Alienated Adult Children Reunite With Parents

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on March 29, 2024

A study of reunification after parental alienation identifies six key themes that either helped or hindered reestablishing a relationship.

A study of reunification after parental alienation identifies six key themes that either helped or hindered reestablishing a relationship.

Adverse Childhood Experiences

4 Strengths That Help People Overcome a Rough Childhood

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on December 30, 2023

Why do some people bounce back from childhood adversity? A recent study reveals the components of resilience.

Why do some people bounce back from childhood adversity? A recent study reveals the components of resilience.

Social Media

5 Reasons Why People Drop Out of Therapy

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on December 28, 2023

An analysis of TikTok videos lends insight into premature therapy discontinuation—with surprising findings.

An analysis of TikTok videos lends insight into premature therapy discontinuation—with surprising findings.

Awe

Why You Need “Awe” in Your Life and 3 Ways to Get More of It

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on December 24, 2023

Research finds that experiences of vastness and transcendence benefit the soul in unexpected ways.

Research finds that experiences of vastness and transcendence benefit the soul in unexpected ways.

Career

How Being a Therapist Can Impact Your Personal Life

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on September 30, 2023

The good, the bad, and the ugly: A study reveals the secret lives of therapists.

The good, the bad, and the ugly: A study reveals the secret lives of therapists.

Child Development

The Pain of Parent-Child Role Reversals: 4 Core Themes

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on September 26, 2023

What happens when children are “parentified” and grow up too fast? Researchers reveal the long-term consequences of being your parent's parent.

What happens when children are “parentified” and grow up too fast? Researchers reveal the long-term consequences of being your parent's parent.

Anxiety

What It's Like to Have Social Anxiety Disorder

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on September 25, 2023

Research identifies what's most challenging for those who wrestle with fear in social situations.

Research identifies what's most challenging for those who wrestle with fear in social situations.

Trauma

Recovering From Serious Mental Illness: 6 Key Themes

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on June 29, 2023

Research reveals the process of positive change in the aftermath of trauma.

Research reveals the process of positive change in the aftermath of trauma.

Relationships

Romantic Relationships in Adults of Narcissistic Parents

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on June 26, 2023

Research finds four key themes for adult children navigating love and closeness.

Research finds four key themes for adult children navigating love and closeness.

Relationships

The Worst Way to Break Up

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on June 20, 2023

A study compared three ways of ending a relationship, and found that some caused more pain than others.

A study compared three ways of ending a relationship, and found that some caused more pain than others.

Bias

The Stigma of Being Overweight: 7 Core Themes

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on March 22, 2023

A new study reveals the private pain of people who struggle with their weight.

A new study reveals the private pain of people who struggle with their weight.

Alcoholism

What It's Like to Have Borderline Personality Disorder

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on February 13, 2023

Firsthand accounts of those with borderline personality disorder can dispel misunderstandings and help with diagnosis and treatment.

Firsthand accounts of those with borderline personality disorder can dispel misunderstandings and help with diagnosis and treatment.

Alcoholism

What It's Like Growing Up With an Alcoholic Parent

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on January 23, 2023

Children's first-hand accounts of coping with parental alcoholism reveal the terror that often goes undetected.

Children's first-hand accounts of coping with parental alcoholism reveal the terror that often goes undetected.

Personality

4 Keys to Recovering from Borderline Personality Disorder

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on December 26, 2022

What is most helpful in treating borderline personality disorder? Here are first-hand accounts from those who struggle with it, revealing much-needed answers.

What is most helpful in treating borderline personality disorder? Here are first-hand accounts from those who struggle with it, revealing much-needed answers.

Psychopathy

5 Long-Term Effects of a Relationship With a Psychopath

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on December 13, 2022

What are the consequences of being intimately involved with a psychopath? New research identifies the struggles that survivors face.

What are the consequences of being intimately involved with a psychopath? New research identifies the struggles that survivors face.

Fear

What It Means to Feel the Presence a Deceased Loved One

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on December 12, 2022

Bereaved people often report that they feel the presence of their deceased loved one. Now, recent research investigates their experiences.

Bereaved people often report that they feel the presence of their deceased loved one. Now, recent research investigates their experiences.

Parental Alienation

4 Key Ways That Estrangement Hurts Grandparents

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on September 30, 2022

A study explores the effects of parental alienation across generations.

A study explores the effects of parental alienation across generations.

Trauma

The 8 Keys to Healing From Serious Mental Illness

Vinita Mehta Ph.D., Ed.M. on September 29, 2022

From trauma to transformation, research maps the ways recovery can unfold.

From trauma to transformation, research maps the ways recovery can unfold.