Highly defensive people may treat even minor criticism as a major attack. Understanding what drives them can help others respond effectively and maintain important relationships.

The most satisfied, most committed couples understand that their connection is built not at big events but in essential everyday micro-moments that seal their bond.

Just one-quarter of intensive eating disorder treatment facilities—such as inpatient hospitals or residential programs—accept Medicaid. https://ow.ly/4erU50Y1pPk

Music is known to lower stress and dampen the immune response, which improves mood and cognition. New studies show that, at least for mice, it may also affect gut microbes. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mood...

Many highly sensitive, intelligent, and gifted adults are stuck in toxic relationships without knowing why. The answer could lie in a history of parentification and prioritizing the needs of others. This is how. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/livi...

I wrote about RFK Jr.'s war on moms slate.com/technology/2...

Caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much may pose a danger to your health. Four physicians share what to keep in mind. https://ow.ly/i2jA50Y0c6g

This is a U.S. citizen. No criminal record. No search warrant. No excuse. Unabashed cruelty & indiscriminate violence is ICE’s point & purpose.

Success won't make you happy for long. Here's why purpose, identity, and connection beat ambition nearly every time. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...

Spending less time sitting and more time moving around today can help you feel more optimistic and energetic tomorrow. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...

Narcissists rely on a particular set of strategies to maintain control, but encountering these obstacles shakes up those plans. These are the secrets they don't want you to know. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/soci...

Thank you to all APA members who called Congress yesterday or otherwise spoke up about the funding cuts from SAMHSA, which have been reversed. Your advocacy matters. https://ow.ly/aNv150XXeRI

Several mental illnesses, notably posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and sleep disorders, increase the risk of heart attacks and unstable angina. https://ow.ly/Llw150XXoK0

Help starts with understanding. Early intervention matters and addiction is treatable. Explore resources and learn how to support someone in need: https://ow.ly/WNrs50XXeM5

Low self-esteem means someone likely has a negative internal dialogue, which they may not even be aware of. Changing the way they talk to themselves can make a big difference to their overall well-being. Here's how. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/havi...

Why do we so often stay silent in uncomfortable situations, ignoring our anxiety to keep the peace or saying yes even when it goes against our instincts? This could explain it. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...

Is gambling addiction considered a mental health disorder? https://ow.ly/w4fy50XVyVU

As DOJ slips steadily into an ethical sewer, Americans should be scared stiff by this craven abuse of prosecution power. At long last, Republicans should grow a spine & share our public outrage.

They Couldn’t Access Mental Health Care When They Needed It. Now They’re Suing Their Insurer. https://ow.ly/yYPA50XVxnG

Wrote a full paragraph of extremely sick Jesse Watters burns for this. My wise editor said, “I love these, but is he worth the space?” He is not. Fuck him. Fuck all these losers.

This is the second time in three months a DHS agent called a US citizen a "bitch" as he shot her. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/whos-threa...

In the second installment on conversion therapy, mental health clinicians consider how an ongoing SCOTUS case attempts to blur the line between practicing the generally discredited treatment and exploring gender identity and sexual orientation with youth in therapy. https://ow.ly/gtFZ50XS5gw

"That people can manipulate chatbots to get more information—regardless of how dangerous that information may be—is a hallmark of recent tragedies tied to AI chatbots." @sfgate.com

Woo wee I was pretty scared there for a minute but I'm still here. Apparently this was posted by some sort of crank or charlatan. Who would have thought that would happen?

We are welcoming 2026 with new beginnings and set intentions. Many are reflecting on the past year with gratitude and looking ahead with purpose. Thank you to our members and community for your continued commitment to mental health.

Holidays can be complicated. Taking time to acknowledge your feelings is an act of care. Help and resources are available. https://ow.ly/wGoL50XO1Lt

Got the holiday blues? Here's why holidays don't always feel joyful https://ow.ly/L93350XNixY

For many, the holidays are “the most wonderful time of year,” while for others, they represent the opposite. https://ow.ly/vIew50XNiCT

The party drugs are getting stronger. People are still doing them. https://ow.ly/jlyM50XKpT5

"Donald Trump is not just a failure as a President. He is a failure as a human being." – Rob Reiner

We may have been looking at happiness wrong all along. It may not be the ultimate goal to pursue, but rather a byproduct of how we lead our lives. This is why.

Just six common symptoms of depression were responsible for the link between depression in middle-age and future dementia. https://ow.ly/CL3l50XL3jZ

In regards to today’s HHS actions, please see APA’s Position Statement on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth https://ow.ly/ql5950XLJHb

We mourn with communities around the world affected by recent acts of violence. Support and resources are available: https://ow.ly/p5RR50XJGkM

When trauma occurs—especially in childhood, when we don’t have the language or support to process it—it can linger in the body in painful and debilitating ways. Here's how to start healing. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/invi...

Many people assume empathy is too soft, too subjective, or too deeply personal to quantify. Here's why that's wrong.

It’s never too late to learn new skills, such as playing an instrument, and starting in old age may have major benefits. Here are 8 guidelines to help you make the most of the experience.

Sexual satisfaction typically declines in long-term relationships, but that doesn't mean it has to. Research points to 4 ways partners can keep re-igniting their spark and maintain it.

When it comes to preventing depression or anxiety relapse, slowly tapering off an antidepressant while receiving psychological support is comparable to remaining on the medication. https://ow.ly/egMB50XIApL

The updated practice guideline for treating patients with BPD suggests that a new calculus is needed in the form of a nuanced approach that balances pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. https://ow.ly/9hgI50XE5gb

The Trump Admin's unrealistic caps on student loans for nurses will worsen the health care workforce shortage in our country. Nurses are the backbone of our health care system—these caps will deprive them of critical support.

Everyone speaks in 2 streams: the words we say and the needs that hide beneath them. Here's how to use "need talk" as a powerful tool for persuasion and influence.

Young children exposed to average maximum temperatures higher than 32°C/89.6°F are less likely to be developmentally on track compared with those exposed to cooler temperatures. https://ow.ly/2ko750XGwFy

It's easy to find yourself trapped in a relentless cycle of anxious thoughts and second-guessing. Shifting your focus to the body instead of the mind can help you break free.

Many of us struggle with a critical voice in our head that sabotages us in 3 main ways: by finding fault with ourselves, by judging others, and by negatively shaping how we interpret circumstances and events. Here's what we can do about it.

“Throughout our lives, there are relationships so significant that they shape and reshape us as we journey forward. Losing these people is one of life’s greatest heartbreaks.”

Tips for Maintaining Sobriety https://ow.ly/pLb250XxuHA

Gratitude matters. 💛 What are you thankful for today? Tell us in the comments!

Anxiety and depression declined for the third straight year among college students. Here’s their secret. https://ow.ly/h1t050XtECt