The science supporting positive psychology has sparked a huge increase in degree programs. It makes sense: When we understand the “why” of positive human ...

Mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety disorder, and depression contribute to sleep anxiety (Minjin & Suin, 2024). Symptoms of PTSD such as ...

The pursuit of happiness is one that humans have been working toward since the beginning of time. Yet the concept of “happiness” is often hard [...] ...

The science supporting positive psychology has sparked a huge increase in degree programs. It makes sense: When we understand the “why” of positive human ...

7 Feb 2017 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. The thoughts, feelings, and emotions that we experience every day shape the nature of our reality. Our life is what ...

18 Jul 2018 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford This classic quote from ...

20 Nov 2021 by Jeremy Sutton, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. While difficult to define, perfectionism can drive impossibly high standards and have dangerous consequences. Maintaining ...

Chronic pain is a condition that causes widespread, constant pain and distress and fills both sufferers and the healthcare professionals who treat them with dread. [...] ...

13 Aug 2020 by Jeffrey Gaines, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. Creativity has been valued throughout human history. It has also been called “the skill of the future” (Powers, 2018).

20 Jun 2021 by William Smith, Ph.D. Scientifically reviewed by Melissa Madeson, Ph.D. Grief is characterized by a contradiction. On one hand, it is a complex and painful maelstrom of thoughts and ...

10 Feb 2020 by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA. Scientifically reviewed by Jo Nash, Ph.D. You’re probably familiar with meditation’s many positive outcomes. In fact, you probably extoll its virtues to anyone ...

Helping people change unhealthy or damaging behavior is one of the most significant challenges therapists face (Hall, Gibbie, & Lubman, 2012). When encouragement to ...