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Eating Disorders

Why We Need a Harm Reductionist Approach to Eating Disorders

Devon Price Ph.D. on June 28, 2023

Harm reduction has been proven to work in drug addiction and sexual wellness. Why don't we apply it to other stigmatized behaviors, such as eating disorders?

Harm reduction has been proven to work in drug addiction and sexual wellness. Why don't we apply it to other stigmatized behaviors, such as eating disorders?

Autism

“Thoughts Are Not Feelings” Is Bad Psychological Advice

Devon Price Ph.D. on October 1, 2022

A Personal Perspective: We know that the mind and the body are one inseparable whole. So why do we keep trying to distinguish between emotions and thoughts?

A Personal Perspective: We know that the mind and the body are one inseparable whole. So why do we keep trying to distinguish between emotions and thoughts?

Mindfulness

My Autistic Journey Into Mindfulness

Devon Price Ph.D. on July 4, 2022

A Personal Perspective: As an autistic person, I have often coped with sensory and social overwhelm by dissociating. This has protected me but caused significant pain. Mindfulness offers a way out.

A Personal Perspective: As an autistic person, I have often coped with sensory and social overwhelm by dissociating. This has protected me but caused significant pain. Mindfulness offers a way out.

Autism

How a Neurodiverse Psychologist Found Himself

Devon Price Ph.D. on April 4, 2022

A Personal Perspective: The more I read about autism, the more things began clicking into place.

A Personal Perspective: The more I read about autism, the more things began clicking into place.

Asperger's Syndrome

A Concern About "Asperger's" Terminology

Devon Price Ph.D. on June 28, 2021

Elon Musk recently came out as having Asperger's. Here's a primer on the issues with that defunct disorder label.

Elon Musk recently came out as having Asperger's. Here's a primer on the issues with that defunct disorder label.

Rejection Sensitivity

How to Handle Graduate School Applications and Rejection

Devon Price Ph.D. on April 30, 2021

The graduate school application process is time-consuming, expensive, and filled with rejection. Here's how to navigate it while staying sane.

The graduate school application process is time-consuming, expensive, and filled with rejection. Here's how to navigate it while staying sane.

Career

5 Tips for Resisting the "Laziness Lie"

Devon Price Ph.D. on March 4, 2021

No one chooses to lack motivation; if someone is struggling to get tasks done, there's a good reason. Let's take a closer look at the science, and unlearn our biases.

No one chooses to lack motivation; if someone is struggling to get tasks done, there's a good reason. Let's take a closer look at the science, and unlearn our biases.

Resilience

It's Okay to Have a Crappy Holiday

Devon Price Ph.D. on December 21, 2020

This has been a terrible year. It's fine and fitting if your holiday is disappointing too.

This has been a terrible year. It's fine and fitting if your holiday is disappointing too.

Career

The Science of How to Write a Lot

Devon Price Ph.D. on December 5, 2020

Creativity comes when you consistently make time for it—and when you trust that your effort will pay off over time. It isn’t magic. It's a habit your practice every day.

Creativity comes when you consistently make time for it—and when you trust that your effort will pay off over time. It isn’t magic. It's a habit your practice every day.

Self-Help

How to Get the Most Out of Therapy

Devon Price Ph.D. on November 16, 2020

Therapy isn't a magic bullet; it's a collaborative relationship between two flawed, unique individuals. Here's how to get the most out of your therapeutic relationship.

Therapy isn't a magic bullet; it's a collaborative relationship between two flawed, unique individuals. Here's how to get the most out of your therapeutic relationship.

Trauma

'Staying Informed' Shouldn't Be Traumatic

Devon Price Ph.D. on November 3, 2020

In the age of doom scrolling, people equate “staying informed” with “constantly retraumatizing yourself with nonstop negative information." But you can break the cycle.

In the age of doom scrolling, people equate “staying informed” with “constantly retraumatizing yourself with nonstop negative information." But you can break the cycle.

Burnout

Want to Prevent "Laziness?" Context Is Key

Devon Price Ph.D. on October 25, 2020

Research has shown time and time again that if you want to motivate people to take action, shame and judgment are not the way to go.

Research has shown time and time again that if you want to motivate people to take action, shame and judgment are not the way to go.