The First Impression

Mental Health Stigma

The Discourse Around Mental Health Remains Superficial

Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on October 8, 2024

The recent backlash musician Chappell Roan has been experiencing highlights the ways mental illness stigma intersects with celebrity and stan culture.

The recent backlash musician Chappell Roan has been experiencing highlights the ways mental illness stigma intersects with celebrity and stan culture.

Relationships

In What Ways Are Heterosexual Relationships Set Up to Fail?

Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on July 13, 2024

Stereotypical notions of masculinity and femininity can complicate romantic pairings. Resources can help navigate the challenges of coupling up in the 21st century.

Stereotypical notions of masculinity and femininity can complicate romantic pairings. Resources can help navigate the challenges of coupling up in the 21st century.

Fear

What if the Snake Is Actually a Hose?

Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on June 2, 2024

How does fear affect decision-making? And what can we do to engage in courageous action, in the face of being scared?

How does fear affect decision-making? And what can we do to engage in courageous action, in the face of being scared?

Media

Why You Should Start a Summer Reading List

Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on May 28, 2024

Want to immerse yourself in a good book this summer? Check out these three.

Want to immerse yourself in a good book this summer? Check out these three.

Grief

Grief, Surrender, and the Practice of Letting Go

Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on March 8, 2024

Personal Perspective: Do you find yourself feeling stuck or held back by strong emotions? You may have unprocessed grief that is the source of some difficulties in your life.

Personal Perspective: Do you find yourself feeling stuck or held back by strong emotions? You may have unprocessed grief that is the source of some difficulties in your life.

Environment

History of Twin Studies

Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on January 28, 2024

How are twin studies used to answer questions related to the nature-and-nurture debate?

How are twin studies used to answer questions related to the nature-and-nurture debate?

Media

What’s New in Psychology?

Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on October 29, 2023

A brief overview of some of the headlines within the field of psychology. What are researchers publishing right now in the discipline?

A brief overview of some of the headlines within the field of psychology. What are researchers publishing right now in the discipline?

Cross-Cultural Psychology

“Believe Women” Should Be More Than an Empty Tagline

Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on September 10, 2023

In what way does pop culture serve as a mood ring for larger trends or values of our culture and society?

In what way does pop culture serve as a mood ring for larger trends or values of our culture and society?

Trauma

Work on the Body as a Pathway to Healing Trauma

Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on September 4, 2023

Body-based therapies are proving to play a significant role in healing from trauma. They may offer benefits not seen in more traditional talk and insight-based therapies.

Body-based therapies are proving to play a significant role in healing from trauma. They may offer benefits not seen in more traditional talk and insight-based therapies.

Boredom

How to Make This Summer More Meaningful

Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on July 10, 2023

Here are some tips for being more purposeful in how you spend your time.

Here are some tips for being more purposeful in how you spend your time.

Child Development

The Surgeon General Raises an Alarm About Social Media

Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on May 25, 2023

In what way does being online and on social media specifically pose a risk for young users?

In what way does being online and on social media specifically pose a risk for young users?

Suicide

What Is Making Young Girls So Vulnerable?

Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on February 19, 2023

The high-profile suicide of a young girl in New Jersey coincides with the release of a CDC report finding that girls are at high risk for sadness, depression, and suicide.

The high-profile suicide of a young girl in New Jersey coincides with the release of a CDC report finding that girls are at high risk for sadness, depression, and suicide.

Media

Recent Research and Developments in Psychology

Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on January 20, 2023

What timely discoveries and investigations are being made in the social sciences right now?

What timely discoveries and investigations are being made in the social sciences right now?

Pregnancy

The Turnaway Study and the Benefits of Longitudinal Research

Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on October 27, 2022

The key findings of the groundbreaking Turnaway Study reflect the benefits of longitudinal research.

The key findings of the groundbreaking Turnaway Study reflect the benefits of longitudinal research.

Health

'Bachelorette' Reject Eager to Reunite With Dog

Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on August 3, 2022

A 'Bachelorette' contestant's rejection may be most remembered for his parting declaration of unconditional love for his dying dog.

A 'Bachelorette' contestant's rejection may be most remembered for his parting declaration of unconditional love for his dying dog.

Education

Is There Really a Crisis in Higher Education?

Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on May 18, 2022

Is the pandemic leading to burnout in higher education? Or is it possible that college students are developing resiliency and learning to adapt?

Is the pandemic leading to burnout in higher education? Or is it possible that college students are developing resiliency and learning to adapt?

SSRIs

New Trends in Psychological Research

Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on April 27, 2022

Is FOMO more than just a fleeting feeling? Can psychedelics hold the key to treating PTSD?

Is FOMO more than just a fleeting feeling? Can psychedelics hold the key to treating PTSD?

Media

5 Ugly Truths About Big Tech

Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on February 6, 2022

How well-informed are you when using a digital device and going on the internet?

How well-informed are you when using a digital device and going on the internet?

Media

Science to the Rescue

Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on December 7, 2021

Despite the spread of misinformation on social media platforms, trust in science is rising globally.

Despite the spread of misinformation on social media platforms, trust in science is rising globally.

Stress

Managing Stress During the Pandemic

Azadeh Aalai Ph.D. on October 20, 2021

How to maintain stability during a time of global volatility.

How to maintain stability during a time of global volatility.