Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist (2024)

Misunderstandings about being in therapy abound, and several metaphors can assist with approaching the work for greater benefit and results.

When people understand that sex at 45, 55, and beyond is not the same as sex when we’re 18 or 22, certain sex "problems" evaporate.

Wondering what to do with the tsunami of emotions coming your way? Try writing. It will benefit you in so many ways, and might even help someone else.

Explore the myths and facts of time poverty. Discover practical tips to manage time effectively and reduce stress in our busy modern lives.

When others feel sympathy for us, we sometimes consider it pity and reject it. Yet, sympathy can help alleviate our shame and help us feel important.

In many ways, the Upanishads anticipated Greek philosophy.

These three questions are the key to becoming the best partner you can possibly be.

The AI paradox sees increasing value in trustworthy personal relationships as artificial intelligence advances.

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

Relationship endings, regardless of who made the choice, are painful. We can make some of our most destructive choices during this time.

Partner discord need not lead to arguments and fights.

Unlock the secrets of effective listening with repetitive speakers. Explore how understanding emotions, engagement, and guiding conversations can spur personal growth for speakers.

Wellness did an excellent job of defining core issues of health. What it lacked was an understanding that lifestyle was an “intelligence” of its own.

Are you considering leaving social media? Read what experts say about the pros and cons of logging off for good.

A Personal Perspective: Writing as an art form.

Unlock the transformative power of healing from moral injury by navigating moral injury from silence to healing. Moral injury, is a phenomenon affecting individuals across all walks of life, from healthcare to the military.

As a parent, nothing can prepare you for the first time your child hits you or another child. It is hard not to feel like you did something wrong to have raised a child who hits.

Art speaks to our soul, reflecting our identity. It’s not just what we see, it’s who we are. Our genes, experiences, and self shape its beauty.

Therapy is a set of lenses through which clinicians are trained to view problems and solutions. Here are some of the basic skills that you can apply to your relationships.

Those with chronic physical illness often internalize stigma associated with the illness; i.e., HIV+, Hepatitis B, Lung cancer. Cultivating self-compassion reduces such stigma.

People who live alone and people who are not married (whether they live alone or not) have too often felt like the odd person out. But they aren’t.

When one adult child struggles, the entire family's dynamics can shift, creating a delicate balancing act to ensure that all siblings feel supported, valued, and understood.

Do you know how body language is conveyed and interpreted by others, and which nonverbal cues are viewed positively and negatively?

In these very turbulent times, here's an example of how our worst nightmares, once understood, offer us positive problem solving options.

Struggling with low self-esteem? Mentoring can transform your confidence and career.

Authentic Exploratory Research gets students to dig deep.

Animal tracks are like signs of any kind—they point to something, lead to something. Here’s how the art of tracking can help you become a more mindful tracker of your own life.

Wearing a seat belt is all you need to do to be physically safe. To feel safe, you may need to change the "valence code" associated with turbulence from negative to positive

We all have bad communication habits that spark less-than-ideal reactions in our relationships. Here's how to own and replace these defensiveness-poking habits.