The Squeaky Wheel

Depression

Education Level Predicts Depression Rates and Access to Care

Guy Winch Ph.D. on March 16, 2019

Rates of depression are going up but access to care is not—especially among certain groups.

Rates of depression are going up but access to care is not—especially among certain groups.

Attention

The Biggest Relationship Mistakes Can Happen Very Early

Guy Winch Ph.D. on February 14, 2019

Falling in love is amazing — but we still need to keep our eyes open.

Falling in love is amazing — but we still need to keep our eyes open.

Executive Function

The Difference Between Being Impatient and Impulsive

Guy Winch Ph.D. on January 23, 2019

Impatience can happen to any of us, but impulsivity is a different animal. Here's what you need to know about the difference.

Impatience can happen to any of us, but impulsivity is a different animal. Here's what you need to know about the difference.

Happiness

Why You Should Avoid Social Media After a Failure

Guy Winch Ph.D. on December 5, 2018

Our culture of happiness can give us the wrong message about distressing feelings.

Our culture of happiness can give us the wrong message about distressing feelings.

Defense Mechanisms

Why Some People Will Never Admit They're Wrong

Guy Winch Ph.D. on November 3, 2018

Some people can never admit they're wrong. Here's why.

Some people can never admit they're wrong. Here's why.

Anxiety

How College Freshmen Can Reduce Test Anxiety

Guy Winch Ph.D. on November 2, 2018

'Tis the season for college midterms and finals—and for test anxiety to rear its head. Here's what you can do to smack it down.

'Tis the season for college midterms and finals—and for test anxiety to rear its head. Here's what you can do to smack it down.

Career

Does Your Partner Shut Down During Arguments?

Guy Winch Ph.D. on September 19, 2018

When one partner shuts down during an argument, it can be frustrating. Here's how to break this difficult dynamic.

When one partner shuts down during an argument, it can be frustrating. Here's how to break this difficult dynamic.

Emotion Regulation

Why You Should Believe You Can Control Your Emotions

Guy Winch Ph.D. on September 5, 2018

Do you believe you can control your emotions? Here's why you should.

Do you believe you can control your emotions? Here's why you should.

Friends

Are You Sure You Know What You’re Feeling?

Guy Winch Ph.D. on August 27, 2018

Knowing which emotions you experience is not as easy as you might think.

Knowing which emotions you experience is not as easy as you might think.

Sex

3 High-Risk Relationship Concerns No Couple Should Ignore

Guy Winch Ph.D. on June 21, 2018

Dismissing some complaints can be deadly to your relationship.

Dismissing some complaints can be deadly to your relationship.

Loneliness

The New Therapy Animal in the Fight Against Loneliness

Guy Winch Ph.D. on June 11, 2018

An animal doesn't have to be warm and fuzzy to make us feel warm and fuzzy.

An animal doesn't have to be warm and fuzzy to make us feel warm and fuzzy.

A new book that can help you find your blind spots and get unstuck.

Addiction

Are You Addicted to Your Ex?

Guy Winch Ph.D. on March 11, 2018

Getting over heartbreak is far harder than we realize, because something surprising is going on in our brain.

Getting over heartbreak is far harder than we realize, because something surprising is going on in our brain.

Animal Behavior

5 Reasons We Should Take Pet Loss Seriously

Guy Winch Ph.D. on February 4, 2018

There are reasons why losing a pet causes such intense grief.

There are reasons why losing a pet causes such intense grief.

Memory

3 Surprising Ways Heartbreak Impacts Your Brain

Guy Winch Ph.D. on January 7, 2018

When your heart gets broken, your brain does too.

When your heart gets broken, your brain does too.

Trust

5 Ways Your Mind Deceives You When Your Heart Is Broken

Guy Winch Ph.D. on December 16, 2017

You cannot trust your mind when your heart is broken. Here's why.

You cannot trust your mind when your heart is broken. Here's why.

Friends

Five Mistakes We Make When Complaining

Guy Winch Ph.D. on November 13, 2017

If you want to get results when you voice a complaint to a partner, friend, or customer service, you need to avoid these five mistakes...

If you want to get results when you voice a complaint to a partner, friend, or customer service, you need to avoid these five mistakes...

Stress

How to Complain So Your Partner Listens

Guy Winch Ph.D. on October 23, 2017

The secret to voicing a complaint without starting an argument.

The secret to voicing a complaint without starting an argument.

Sex

3 Relationship Compromises You Should Never Make

Guy Winch Ph.D. on September 25, 2017

All long-term relationships involve compromises, but some of them can be destructive.

All long-term relationships involve compromises, but some of them can be destructive.

Loneliness

Loneliness Poses Greater Public Health Threat Than Obesity

Guy Winch Ph.D. on August 23, 2017

The loneliness epidemic is growing and becoming more costly by the day. But there is something you can do about it.

The loneliness epidemic is growing and becoming more costly by the day. But there is something you can do about it.