Psychology

Finding Authenticity in Your Man
The closer I get to the males in my life, both friends and family, I find that my understanding of what I call “male personality,” the constricted and restricted ways that males engage and fail to engage in our society, has been the most detrimental force in our society for ages. Since the 19th century, [...]
15 Tips to Boost Your Well-Being and Happiness
Taking better care of your body boosts your well-being fairly fast. “[Exercising and eating well] provide nearly instant benefits, helping the body and the mind to manage most any difficulties, including anxiety and depression,” according to clinical psychologist and certified life coach John Duffy, PsyD. In fact, this is the first thing Duffy discusses with [...]
The Myth of the Perfect Marriage
When the reality of marriage doesn’t meet our expectations, we tend to blame reality. When it comes to marriage, we expect the fairy tale. Raised on Cinderella and Ozzie and Harriet, we’re convinced that marriage will solve all of our problems, our partner will meet all of our needs, and that we’ll live happily ever [...]
The 5 C’s of Effective Discipline: Setting Rules for Children
People don’t just stumble upon good parenting. Parenting well, like any other skill in life, is something we learn not just through what we were taught when we were growing up, but by expanding our strengths and skills when we become parents ourselves. Instilling a sense of discipline in children is something few parents feel [...]
32 of the Best Ways to Get Organized When You Have ADHD
Organization is a common challenge for adults with ADHD. But it can be done! Below, ADHD specialists share their foolproof tips for cutting out clutter, managing time, creating an efficient space and more. Remember that the key to organization is having a simple system that works for you and your family. So experiment with these [...]
The Mid-Life Crisis: An Opportunity in Disguise?
In the movie City Slickers the character played by Billy Crystal hits his 39th birthday and finds himself in a slump. His boss tries to find out what’s the matter, but Crystal’s character just sits there, staring glumly ahead. Finally, he looks up with a pained expression. “Did you ever reach a point in your [...]
A Special New Year’s Resolution for Procrastinators
Procrastinators rejoice! The coming of the New Year is a fantastic opportunity for you to energize yourself toward achieving your goals. If you are a big procrastinator, you may be skeptical of resolutions; for you, resolutions might be just one more way to feel bad for getting stuck and unable to move forward — even [...]
Clinicians on the Couch: 10 Questions with Psychologist Deborah Serani
In this brand-new feature, we interview a different therapist each month about their work. Below, you’ll learn everything from myths about therapy to roadblocks clients face to the challenges and triumphs of being a therapist to how therapists cope with stress. You’ll even gain insight on leading a more meaningful life. This month we had [...]
The Truth About Animal-Assisted Therapy
You know the impact your pet has on your life. But can the same sense of healing, security and unconditional love that your furry friend gives you be transferred in therapy? This is a question people like Amy McCullough, M.A., and Cynthia Chandler, Ed.D., are answering with a definitive “Yes.” The American Humane Association defines [...]
The Media and Mental Illness: The Good, the Bad and the Ridiculous
When portraying mental illness and psychotherapy, the media tends to get it wrong — a lot — which has far-reaching results. Inaccurate depictions fuel stigma and may prevent people from seeking help. “There are people out there who could benefit from therapy but don’t go because they think it’s just for ‘crazy’ people or think [...]
Competing Family Loyalties in the Holiday Season
The holidays are ripe for unearthing family dramas, often featuring a popular story line about competing loyalties. Though there are variations on the plot, the focus here will be on this dynamic as it plays out with men and boys and their mothers. Many men, caught up in powerful family dynamics from childhood, are plagued [...]
Clinicians on the Couch: 10 Questions with Therapist Julie Hanks
Want to get a glimpse into a therapist’s world? Learn what therapy is really like? And get some wise advice for your own life? We’re kick-starting a 10-question series, “Clinicians on the Couch,” which will appear each month here on Psych Central. We’ll interview a new therapist about everything from the biggest myth about therapy [...]
Childhood Psychological Disorders: Current Controversies
Childhood Psychological Disorders: Current Controversies by Alberto M. Bursztyn is the latest edition to the “Making Sense of Psychology” series. This series concerns itself with the psychological problems and challenges in the lives of today’s children and adolescents. The book was developed out of a need for a middle ground of sorts between mental health [...]
House and Psychology: Humanity is Overrated
When I was a psychology major, part of our lab work involved observing people through a one-way mirror. In House and Psychology: Humanity is Overrated, edited by Drs. Ted Cascio and Leonard Martin, the one-way mirror is your TV screen. Your experimental subjects are the fictional characters of the hit series House, M.D. The editors [...]
Transform Your Life Now
If you Google the phrase “transform your life,” you get results showing you how to do just that in 5 easy ways, in less than 30 minutes, with 10 technologies, by 10 truths, or in 21 days. Just to name a few. With so many methods being touted, it seems reasonable to surmise that there [...]

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