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Free Speech May Benefit Mental Health

Chloe Carmichael Ph.D. on August 18, 2022

Free speech is being hotly debated, and the conversation needs to include mental health. Although negative words hurt, suppressing freedom of expression may have surprising costs.

Free speech is being hotly debated, and the conversation needs to include mental health. Although negative words hurt, suppressing freedom of expression may have surprising costs.

Sex
The Other Side of #MeToo

Chloe Carmichael Ph.D. on August 12, 2021

A Personal Perspective: The psychology of "believe women" can be dangerous for both women and men.

A Personal Perspective: The psychology of "believe women" can be dangerous for both women and men.

Optimism
What Is Toxic Positivity?

Chloe Carmichael Ph.D. on July 1, 2021

Being optimistic has its benefits, but anything can be taken to an extreme. The dark side of optimism.

Being optimistic has its benefits, but anything can be taken to an extreme. The dark side of optimism.

Career
Tackle Your Career Options Head On

Chloe Carmichael Ph.D. on April 30, 2021

It's normal to feel a little scared or anxious about taking the next step towards a career change, but don't let those feelings hold you back.

It's normal to feel a little scared or anxious about taking the next step towards a career change, but don't let those feelings hold you back.

Stress
What Is Your Tax Style?

Chloe Carmichael Ph.D. on April 15, 2021

If you believe your tax style needs some revamping, use these questions as a springboard for making useful changes.

If you believe your tax style needs some revamping, use these questions as a springboard for making useful changes.

Meditation
Why Successful People Meditate

Chloe Carmichael Ph.D. on March 24, 2021

Have you ever wondered how a successful public figure manages their anxiety? Join me in Part 2 of my conversation with Dan Harris to find out.

Have you ever wondered how a successful public figure manages their anxiety? Join me in Part 2 of my conversation with Dan Harris to find out.

Anxiety
How Do Celebrities Deal With Anxiety?

Chloe Carmichael Ph.D. on March 23, 2021

Many celebrities deal with anxiety, but they often keep it under wraps. Dan Harris decided to share deeply about his experience with anxiety and panic, including how he copes.

Many celebrities deal with anxiety, but they often keep it under wraps. Dan Harris decided to share deeply about his experience with anxiety and panic, including how he copes.

Mating
Boost Your Chances of Finding the One

Chloe Carmichael Ph.D. on February 23, 2021

Tired of being the bridesmaid and not the bride? Finding the right partner is a numbers game. These three steps could help boost your chances.

Tired of being the bridesmaid and not the bride? Finding the right partner is a numbers game. These three steps could help boost your chances.

Anxiety
The Simple Guide to Beating Valentine’s Day Anxiety

Chloe Carmichael Ph.D. on February 13, 2021

Valentine's Day can easily turn sour when you have the wrong attitude. I have some tips to keep your Valentine's anxieties at bay, whether you're single or not.

Valentine's Day can easily turn sour when you have the wrong attitude. I have some tips to keep your Valentine's anxieties at bay, whether you're single or not.

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The Perfectionism Trap

When we fall prey to perfectionism, we think we’re honorably aspiring to be our very best, but often we’re really just setting ourselves up for failure, as perfection is impossible and its pursuit inevitably backfires.

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