Many people with mental illness struggle to keep it a secret from the world. Living behind a false facade is difficult, and it holds others at a distance. Coming out from behind a mask can be scary, but it’s the best way to find true acceptance. Back when I...

Behind the Mask of Mental Illness

Minimizing your feelings or your partner's actions is a lie that can wreak havoc on a relationship. The belief that you can change your partner is a dangerous lie that sets both of you up for disappointment. "We don’t need to talk about that" is one of the most destructive...

The 4 Biggest Lies That Destroy Love

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"Baby why you gotta be so mean?" The zodiac is a fascinating system that many people turn to for insights into personality traits, behaviors, and compatibility. While every zodiac sign has its unique strengths and challenges, some signs are often perceived as being a bit more sharp-edged, vindictive or difficult (to say the least) to deal with. In this article, we'll delve into the four zodiac signs commonly considered the "meanest," exploring the characteristics that contribute to this perception and how these traits manifest in their interactions with others. To lighten the mood, we'll include some funny quotes about each sign's mean streak.

The 4 Meanest Signs in the Zodiac

Events leading to hospitalization vary from person to person. Psychostimulant use is often a contributing factor. The context is important for understanding the illness. My intention in writing this blog is to share the experiences that I went through with my son, starting with the first manifestation of his illness and our journey through numerous subsequent episodes. Also, my purpose is to provide commentary as a parent and psychiatrist on issues that these experiences bring up, such as how the diagnostic process works in mental health, and how to work with treatment providers and medication issues. My hope is that reading this may be helpful for people with mental health issues and also their families and friends.

Events That Lead to a Mental-Illness ER Visit

Whenever we need to restrain ourselves, a conflict is going on. Identifying both sides of a conflict can help in melting it. Finding ways for our different parts to work hand in hand could be a key to contentment. A few weeks ago, my wife gave me a copy of...

Do You Ever Have to Restrain Yourself?

The cover story of Psychology Today this month, “Diagnosed In Adulthood,” made me think back to the timing of my own diagnoses. They all came in adulthood, in my late twenties: anorexia, major depressive disorder (with the modifier of with psychotic features added later), and borderline personality disorder.

Borderline Personality Diagnosis: Two Things That Matter

We’ve all been there—waking up in a cold sweat, with your heart pounding after a nightmare so vivid, that it’s hard to remember what’s real. Whether it’s frantically running from a faceless pursuer, falling from a great height, or being trapped in a room with no escape, these unsettling dreams can linger long after we’ve woken up.

2 Common Nightmares and Their Hidden Meanings

Criticism is damaging because it shifts focus from the issue at hand to the perceived flaws of one's partner. Persistent use of defensiveness only delays addressing problems within the relationship. Contempt conveys to your partner that you consider yourself superior and think very little of them. In 1992, renowned clinical...

The 4 Strongest Predictors of Divorce

Death anxiety is associated with a variety of mental health disorders. People with physical diseases and disorders can also suffer from extreme death anxiety. At the same time, fear of death can motivate you to achieve your life's goals. Debilitating death anxiety can be treated with therapy and medication. One...

Do You Suffer From Death Anxiety?

Psychology research shows that clothes shape first impressions and first impressions linger. The clothes you wear in court will influence the judge and jury's impression of you. The goal is to look trustworthy rather than attractive. You are involved in a legal case and the big day is near. Use...

How Should I Dress for Court?

Grief is unpredictable and complex, and feelings of grief can be triggered in unexpected ways. Grieving is not about finding closure but about learning to live with the change. Connecting with others and participating in activities that provide solace are key to processing grief. As members of Gen X, we...

The Problem With Grief

We should work consciously to counter the shame around aging that we have internalized. While we certainly suffer many painful losses as we age, we also can gain notable gifts. To age with dignity, we need to come to accept our past, present, and future. by Bret Lyon. We all...

We Don't Have to Be Ashamed of Aging

Trust, honesty, respect, communication, effort, and collaboration are the foundation of healthy relationships. Secure, stable, and trusting early relationships instill confidence in future connections. In a healthy relationship, both partners should feel free to be authentic. In the complexity of human relationships, distinguishing between healthy and unhealthy connections can significantly...

The Foundation of Healthy Relationships

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Today brings with it a powerful cosmic alignment to the zodiacs. The energy will be delivering waves of opportunity that can be felt by many. For some, this day marks the moment when dreams finally start to come into reality. If you have been hoping for progress, this is the time to tune into the energy of the heavens. However, for Gemini, Libra, and Pisces, the stars are working in their favor at an advantage. The day may start bringing clarity, success, and emotional fulfillment to these signs more easily than on other days. Let's look at the possibilities that this day may bring!

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People worldwide are experiencing mental health problems due to the climate-ecosystem-biodiversity crisis. Many people try hard to return to previous conditions after climate impacts but will ultimately fail. We must help everyone learn how to engage in the transformational resilience cycle. Last month, I gave a talk to Connecting Climate...

In the Face of Climate Change, Resilience Alone Is Not Enough

"Not since the American Civil War has there been so much concern that American democracy is under threat.”. In 2022 Black and Asian Americans were most hopeful and white Americans most worried. While hope may have a soothing quality, it's not passive but motivating. In an August 2024 article for...

Hope by the Numbers Is 44

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

Just like negativity, blind positivity can be harmful to our mental health. Rational optimism allows us to see potential in adversity while remaining realistic about the obstacles ahead. A mindset of rational optimism can be cultivated to improve our lives and relationships. Imagine you’re stuck in traffic on your way...

Rational Optimism Across Life's Domains

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

Grit can be learned. Parents and those working with children can teach it. Grit entails working strenuously toward challenges, maintaining effort and interest over time despite failure. Grit may be as important as innate talent for high-level accomplishment. Does your child give up on something after only one try? Does...

11 Commonsense Ways to Raise Gritty Children

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Financial Harmony in Stepfamilies

Shared financial values is a strong predictor of relationship satisfaction among childfree stepmothers. A shared financial vision between partners helps create a sense of unity and...

Financial Harmony in Stepfamilies

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