Domestic terrorists and mass shooters in the US are often young men who have been radicalized into holding extremist beliefs that lead to violent acts. Parents and caregivers of adolescent boys need to understand the risk factors that make the young male population especially vulnerable to extremist influence. Parents should…
It’s disingenuous to celebrate diversity in America without also confronting racism. Individual factors like personality, in-group bias, insecurity, and fear can fuel racial prejudice. But racism is about more than psychology; it’s about society. To achieve equality, people need to tackle structural racism as well as personal prejudice. Diversity can…
If you’ve ever felt too much in your feelings and you can’t move on from negative, intrusive thoughts, you might be experiencing rumination. People who ruminate seem to be at higher risk for multiple psychiatric disorders, including depression and anxiety. Rumination appears to be caused primarily by difficulties in shifting…
According to a 2022 report from the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, nearly 10 million people over the age of 18 in the United States have substance use disorder (SUD). That’s almost 4% of the entire population. Yet, despite the prevalence of addiction, a profound stigma surrounding addiction persists,…
When you behave in a way that undermines your values, it’s called self-sabotage. People engage in self-sabotaging behaviors and thoughts for a variety of reasons, many of them coming back to self-esteem. You can stop self-sabotage and behavioral self-handicaps by taking a deep dive into your thinking patterns. The more…
More than 4.5 million people left their jobs at the end of last year as part of the Great Resignation. Many of these individuals were essential workers in the food service, healthcare, and education sectors. The Reddit forum r/antiwork has become a sounding board for those who feel trapped in…
Human beings evolved moral emotions through living in complex societies where everyone benefits from phenomena like empathy and reciprocity. As far as morality is concerned, there’s a natural progression from sharing mammoth meat around a campfire to posting on the Reddit forum Am I the A**hole? (AITA). We like AITA…
Revenge procrastination (also known as revenge bedtime procrastination) happens when we deprive ourselves of sleep in order to stay up to enjoy our hobbies, movies, games, and social apps. It’s an easy habit to get sucked into, and women may be more likely to start revenge procrastinating than men. An…
Neophilia, or novelty-seeking, is a personality trait that we all share. It’s an essential part of who we are as human beings. However, a specific part of the brain called the thalamic pulvinar may contribute to some people being more apt to seek out new experiences than others. While novelty-seeking…
Over 40% of the workforce is thinking about resigning this year—after rethinking their priorities during the pandemic, workers are looking for more meaning, more autonomy, and more flexibility in their jobs. Today’s workers are expected to be emotionally involved in their jobs, and can feel as if they’re missing out…
Valerie Proctor Greene, Licensed Psychotherapist and Life Coach at Thriveworks Chesapeake, leads an online workshop titled “Identifying Cultural Issues Including Bias in the Counseling Room.” Below, you’ll find information about Greene, followed by highlights from her presentation: About Valerie Proctor Greene, Licensed Psychotherapist and Life Coach: Greene is passionate about…