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Older Fathers, Autism and Schizophrenia
The imprinted brain theory originated in the idea that autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) could be seen as the mentalistic mirror images of psychotic spectrum disorders (PSDs) such as schizophrenia.*...
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When Are Appearance Compliments Objectifying Insults?
Who knew that suggesting a woman is hot could spark a wildfire of controversy with people wondering whether this was a sexist offense or harmless flattery. This is exactly what happened last week when...
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Critical voices: Shutting them down
You’ve undoubtedly heard them – that voice in your head that gives you a hard time. That says that you didn’t do a good enough job, that you’re a loser, that your too fat or too poor, or too unlovable....
View ArticleWhat Price is Too High for Life?
I am currently at an international psychology and behavioral health conference in Japan. Yesterday, I spoke to a packed room about addiction recovery. A participant from a wealthy country asked what...
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6 Family Travel Tips - Traveling with Small Children
Having a baby, toddler, or small child doesn't need to hold you back from international travel.These tips that will help your whole family enjoy your vacation.1. If you're flying to Europe or further a...
View ArticleFour Common Myths and Misconceptions About CBT
Myth: CBT is mechanical and too technique driven. Fact: While it’s true that CBT has many tools in its toolbox and looks to scientific evidence when available, it is far from mechanical. Indeed,...
View ArticleIf You Are Single, Every Day Is Tax Day: 19 Examples
In the U.S., April 15 is tax day. I don’t want to hear any whining about the supposed marriage penalty. It doesn’t exist.That’s what I discovered when I was researching Singled Out. (I also wrote about...
View ArticleHave AA and rehab been good or bad for you?
I recently completed a review of the scientific literature about the effectiveness of 12-step programs, including regular AA meetings and AA-based rehab treatments. What I found is provocative:...
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When The Brain's Biological Clock Goes Haywire
Our perception of time varies greatly depending on our age, mood, stress level and psychological health and stability. Psychological disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, attention deficit...
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How To Cope With Anger
Anger is a common and potentially destructive feeling that urgently needs to be given more thought.The philosopher Plato does not discuss anger in any depth, and tends to bring it up only in the...
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Ignoring Nature No More: Compassionate Conservation at Work
Compassionate conservation is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary and international movement. I've written about it in some previous essays including "Compassionate Conservation Finally Comes of Age:...
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Can Your Sexual Debut Predict Your Future?
Most of us don’t remember every time we had sex, but we remember the first time. Firsts are often etched hard into memory, and they weigh heavily in the formation of our overall impression; hence the...
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An Implausible Function For Depression
Recently, I was involved in a discussion about experimenter-induced expectation biases in performance, also known as demand characteristics. The basic premise of the idea runs along the following...
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Raw milk and unregulated homeschools: should we allow them?
In the early 20th century, during what’s known as the Progressive Era, ordinary women were instrumental in fighting for greater government regulation of food and consumer products. After watching kids...
View ArticleHow To Talk with Your Child about the Tragedy in Boston
"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, especially in times of...
View ArticleJackie Robinson--The Batman of Baseball
Comic book superheroes are modern day incarnations of mythological figures. They represent going beyond the limits of human ability. We can actually learn important lessons from mythology to help free...
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Cat people are more distinctive than dog people
Popular stereotypes suggest that those who identify as “dog persons” differ in their personality traits from “cat persons.” A typical dog person has been described as “loyal, direct, kind, faithful,...
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