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The Squeaky Wheel

How to protect your psychological health, improve your relationships, and enhance your self-esteem.

ADHD
7 Reasons Psychologists Never Give You a Straight Answer

Guy Winch Ph.D. on November 19, 2015

Although I understand people’s exasperation with psychologists’ inability to give a straight answer to a seemingly simple question, there is nothing we can actually do about it.

Although I understand people’s exasperation with psychologists’ inability to give a straight answer to a seemingly simple question, there is nothing we can actually do about it.

Cognition
10 Things Passive People Say

Guy Winch Ph.D. on November 12, 2015

When passivity becomes our default way of responding and interacting and determines our general approach to life, it hurts us in ways we might not realize. Here's what to look for.

When passivity becomes our default way of responding and interacting and determines our general approach to life, it hurts us in ways we might not realize. Here's what to look for.

Depression
10 Signs of Seasonal Depression (and 6 Ways to Fight It)

Guy Winch Ph.D. on October 26, 2015

When the days get shorter, the sun shines lower in the sky and the weather gets colder people often experience a drop in mood. Sometimes the drop is really big.

When the days get shorter, the sun shines lower in the sky and the weather gets colder people often experience a drop in mood. Sometimes the drop is really big.

Depression
The Important Difference Between Sadness and Depression

Guy Winch Ph.D. on October 2, 2015

Because we associate depression with its primary symptom of pervasive sadness, many of us struggle to tell the difference between these two common states.

Because we associate depression with its primary symptom of pervasive sadness, many of us struggle to tell the difference between these two common states.

Anger
Why a Simple Phrase Can Save Your Relationship

Guy Winch Ph.D. on September 27, 2015

Elisha and Elon knew two things for sure; unless they stopped having such bad arguments, they’d never make it to their tenth anniversary. Here's what happened:

Elisha and Elon knew two things for sure; unless they stopped having such bad arguments, they’d never make it to their tenth anniversary. Here's what happened:

Guilt
Video Games Impact Your Feelings in Real Life

Guy Winch Ph.D. on September 21, 2015

With an estimated 59% of the population playing video games, it’s time we paid more attention to their psychological impact.

With an estimated 59% of the population playing video games, it’s time we paid more attention to their psychological impact.

Depression
Why the Colors You See Aren't Always True

Guy Winch Ph.D. on September 13, 2015

Sadness and depression have a huge impact on our perceptions of the world around us, including our ability to perceive color. But which color is most affected by our mood?

Sadness and depression have a huge impact on our perceptions of the world around us, including our ability to perceive color. But which color is most affected by our mood?