(Stillness in the Storm Editor) Parental stress is a major problem in the modern world. Despite the issues of the past, we had better community ties before the advent of the internet age. Today, more and more of our community interaction happens online, but this doesn’t always translate to support for parents. Related Cold-parenting Linked to […]
Psychology
The Neocortex: Its Structure and Functions
(Exploring Your Mind) What’s the neocortex and why is it such an important area of the brain?
Abused or Neglected Children Are Four Times More Likely to Develop Serious Mental Illness
(Neuroscience News) A study by the University of Birmingham has shown that children who have experienced child abuse or neglect are four times more likely to develop serious mental illness such as psychoses, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Stop Making Your Children Feel Indebted To You For Being Born
(Justin Deschamps) Being a parent is a heroic effort. Regardless of how well things are going, it’s arguably one of the most challenging and fulfilling experiences of human life. And yet, so much harm and suffering emerge from early childhood experiences. What’s going on?
Kim Peek: The Case that Inspired the Story of “Rain Man”
(Exploring Your Mind) Kim Peek’s life shows that we know very little about our limits or potential. His existence is proof that reality is paradoxical: every human being has limitations which could bring great benefits.
5 Ways Writing Can Make You a More Tolerant and Mindful Person
(Jean-Paul Stephen) Life is full of experiences and this is realized in a variety of ways. Writing is both a hobby and an income-earning activity for some people. Even with that, there are much more benefits that come with it especially in building your personality. Today, taking an online writing job can yield a lot more than the money earned at the end of the task at hand. Writing can be used in certain ways to make someone more tolerant and mindful. Here are 5 ways to realize this in your life:
Benefits of Nootropics: 7 Ways These Supplements Help Your Brain
(Dr. Edward F. Group) Are you looking for something that boosts your brain — giving you more mental energy, motivation, memory, or focus? Then you’re looking for a nootropic.
The Arzy Experiment: The Ghosts Are in Our Head
(Exploring Your Mind) Have you ever felt like someone else was there, even when there wasn’t? In this article, we’re going to tell you about the common, imaginary perceptions we’ve all experienced. They tell a fascinating story about how delicate our brain is.
Even Mother’s Mild Depressive Symptoms Affect the Child’s Emotional Well-Being
(National Institute for Health and Welfare) Even mild long-term depressive symptoms among mothers are connected with emotional problems among small children such as hyperactivity, aggressiveness and anxiety.
Why Women Fake Orgasm — Why Communication and Proper Expectations are Key to a Vital Relationship
(John M. Grohol) Human sexuality is a wondrous activity. Our understanding of why we act the way we do when we have sex continues to intrigue psychological researchers, since we do things that don’t always seem to make much logical sense. Such as faking an orgasm.
Romantic Passion and Creativity Are Related
(Exploring Your Mind) In today’s article, we’ll talk about how to awaken romantic passion in your relationship if it’s become boring. It seems that highly creative people are so in all aspects of their lives. Therefore, they’re also quite capable of establishing and maintaining fun relationships that seldom become monotonous.
Declaring Your Purpose, According to a Psychologist
(Pratibha Anand) According to the Dictionary of Word Origins, the word “purpose” comes from the Latin word proponere, which means “to declare” or “to put forward.” The word “declaration” invokes such a sense of strength for me.
How to Transform Failure into Success
(Suzanne Kane) If you’ve lived a few years, you’ve experienced failure. More than once, most likely, and probably many times. For every success, the backstory usually involves a string of different approaches of varying degrees of promise before arriving at one that worked. While some are cowed by failure and cannot see beyond it, others find ingenious solutions arising from failure. How do you transform failure into success? Here are some thoughts.
The Chemical Imbalance Myth and Antidepressant Harm
(Dr. Mercola) In the U.S., an estimated 17.3 million American adults (7.1% of the adult population), experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2017.1 The highest rates are reported among those aged between 18 and 25.2 However, not only is there evidence that depression is vastly overdiagnosed, but there’s also evidence showing it’s routinely mistreated.
Disappointment and Your Brain – Why It Hurts
(Exploring Your Mind) The pain in your brain after a disappointment is real. Our brain processes such experiences as events that undermine our balance and well-being. Hence, the pain appears and the levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin or dopamine decrease.