Elder abuse is a growing problem that involves tactics of undue influence, much as cults do. Legal protections are relatively new, and Kamala Harris was an early adopter.
Elder abuse is a growing problem that involves tactics of undue influence, much as cults do. Legal protections are relatively new, and Kamala Harris was an early adopter.
Estrangement is increasingly common. Is it warranted as a way to avoid abuse—or is it a form of abuse in which a a bad actor advises cutting someone off from their support systems?
Estrangement is increasingly common. Is it warranted as a way to avoid abuse—or is it a form of abuse in which a a bad actor advises cutting someone off from their support systems?
The traditional term "neuroplasticity" doesn't do justice to the amazing resilience of the human brain; perhaps it's time to adopt a more accurate term.
The traditional term "neuroplasticity" doesn't do justice to the amazing resilience of the human brain; perhaps it's time to adopt a more accurate term.
As today's graduates step into a world of unprecedented advancements, recruiters from destructive groups are waiting to lure the best and the brightest of them.
As today's graduates step into a world of unprecedented advancements, recruiters from destructive groups are waiting to lure the best and the brightest of them.
Polish Nobel Laureate Czesław Miłosz wrote "The Captive Mind" in 1953 as an exploration of the psyche under Soviet oppression. What can it teach us about movements like MAGA today?
Polish Nobel Laureate Czesław Miłosz wrote "The Captive Mind" in 1953 as an exploration of the psyche under Soviet oppression. What can it teach us about movements like MAGA today?
For generations, Barbie has taught little girls that they can be anything. Barbie's big-screen story can teach everyone about authenticity and independence.
For generations, Barbie has taught little girls that they can be anything. Barbie's big-screen story can teach everyone about authenticity and independence.
With the advent of online conspiracies, political cults, and abusive megachurches (to name a few), more people are exiting cults than ever before. Do you know how to help?
With the advent of online conspiracies, political cults, and abusive megachurches (to name a few), more people are exiting cults than ever before. Do you know how to help?
Some people use the terms "gaslighting" and "coercive control" to describe domestic abuse, but the BITE Model - originally designed to describe cult violence - is much more robust.
Some people use the terms "gaslighting" and "coercive control" to describe domestic abuse, but the BITE Model - originally designed to describe cult violence - is much more robust.
A disturbing number of Americans are willing to resort to violence to "save" the country. What can mental health care professionals do to stem the tide of radicalization?
A disturbing number of Americans are willing to resort to violence to "save" the country. What can mental health care professionals do to stem the tide of radicalization?
When those we love become entrapped in cults or conspiracy theories, it becomes frustrating to get through. Here are some helpful hints for connecting.
When those we love become entrapped in cults or conspiracy theories, it becomes frustrating to get through. Here are some helpful hints for connecting.
The amount of time we spend online is growing with every passing year. But how much do we really know about the dangers of internet predators and online echo chambers?
The amount of time we spend online is growing with every passing year. But how much do we really know about the dangers of internet predators and online echo chambers?
When cult leader Charles Manson ordered Leslie van Houten to commit murder, she obeyed without question. Now that the spell is broken, is she still a danger to society?
When cult leader Charles Manson ordered Leslie van Houten to commit murder, she obeyed without question. Now that the spell is broken, is she still a danger to society?
Our culture is experiencing an epidemic of victimhood. How do we help without attaching harmful blame or allowing people to wallow in toxic helplessness?
Our culture is experiencing an epidemic of victimhood. How do we help without attaching harmful blame or allowing people to wallow in toxic helplessness?
Artificial Intelligence is here to stay—but what can we do to ensure that authoritarian groups and individuals don't use it to gain undue influence over us?
Artificial Intelligence is here to stay—but what can we do to ensure that authoritarian groups and individuals don't use it to gain undue influence over us?
It’s increasingly common for someone to be diagnosed with a condition such as ADHD or autism as an adult. A diagnosis often brings relief, but it can also come with as many questions as answers.