Mental Health Topics

When we think of introversion and extraversion, we pit the concepts against each other, categorizing individuals as being one or the other. And yet more and more people will vehemently shout that they are “a little of both” or within some kind of gray area. If the two concepts are so dissimilar, then why do so many people feel this way?

It’s hard to deny that we are in the middle of an epidemic. According to the CDC, childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years, and in 2010, 1 in 3 children (including adolescents) were overweight or obese. Moves have been made to curtail this phenomenon, but what is it that politicians and parents are missing? The answer is a culprit.

My name is Alicia Potts and I have two sons with autism. When my older son, Nicholas, was two we noticed he was not talking. The doctors told us he could just be a late talker and to see how the next six months went. Six months later, there was…

Texting is changing communication as we know it, either for good or ill. But the effect it is having on our minds and compulsive behavior has implications that most of us probably don’t want to hear.

When it comes to office romance, some think of Jim and Pam from The Office, while others think of harassment in the form of Mad Men. Differences aside, we now live in a time when romance in the workplace is more prevalent than ever, and the research points out some alarming shifts in what we now find culturally acceptable. Office romance is here to stay, but how do you know if it is a good or bad idea?

What makes a person excited? How is it that excitement is one of the most effective tools against stress, anxiety and public speaking? Here is our full guide to the science and psychology behind one of our mind’s most powerful resources — enthusiasm — and how you can actually utilize it.

The Psychology Behind Homelessness and What’s Being Done To Fix It Homelessness is a global problem. In the United States, one of the richest countries in the world, is no stranger to the struggle of its citizens having no place to call home. Policy leaders, officials and activists have been…

Running a business means setting an example. A healthy lifestyle can contribute to a productive workplace, for you and your employees. True productivity includes much more than the three-hour block of caffeine-infused frenzy you experience after your morning coffee. The reason is largely because quick fixes like these don’t last…

Do you and your loved ones need to keep in touch? We don’t like to be touched. You’ve probably heard the term “personal space” and “bubble” being thrown around by friends and strangers. At the same time, we’re all obsessed with the energy of touch, even if we don’t realize…

Do you struggle with Internet Addiction? Would you believe me if I told you the average American spends more hours a day on the internet than they do sleeping? Well, believe it. Newsweek recently pointed out that “Americans have merged with their machines.” Now before you judge too quickly, think about…

Are you someone who struggles to create and be creative? For some, creativity and artistic expression seems like something that…well other people are good at. And yet most of us feel an urge to create and express ourselves. So why is this so difficult? Note that creativity is not something…

Are You a Psychopath? The term “psychopath” is one you’ve probably heard tossed around in conversation, sometimes flippantly. But what is a psychopath, really, and how can you tell if you fall under this classification? Psychopathy is a personality disorder that is associated with individuals who are very antisocial. They…