Lost in a Sea of Pixels: Men, Pornography, and the Illusion of Control
Is pornography sabotaging men’s emotional connections and ability to experience authentic intimacy? These emotional consequences are often overlooked in mainstream discussions.
Category: Mental Health
The Horrifying Reality of Child Porn and its Enablers
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation sues Pornhub for monetizing child sexual abuse. Social media platforms are increasingly problematic as well.
Religious Retreat Recharges Your Mind, Body, and Soul
Stressed? Studies show that religious escapes can improve your well-being, creativity, and spirituality by providing an opportunity for reflection.
Certainty is a Counterfeit Salvation
In a world that can be frightening and unstable, certain conviction can bring a measure of tangible comfort, whether or not it’s actually true.
How a “Normal” Teenager Became a Desperate Mass Murderer
How could someone go from bored teenager to mass-murdering race warrior? It starts with the dangerous reality of online radicalization into white supremacy.
Patterns in Stories of Lasting Healing from Depression
What can we learn from people who find deeper and more lasting healing from depression? A whole lot, it turns out. Introducing an in-depth examination of themes across stories of sustainable healing from depression.
It’s Time to Rethink Boundaries
All the boundary talk in America today can clearly do some good. Are there some unintended effects it also might be having on family relationships?
When the Adderall Runs Out
Some emergency preparation suggestions if access to psychiatric medication becomes limited or unavailable.
Is Pornography Use a Fantasy of Transcendence?
The case for why pornography use is better understood as a lived solipsism and hedonism—in partial concurrence and reflective response to Hess and Barborka.
Imagining a Mental Health System Centered on Learning & Growth
Growing and making changes can bring joy to life—as does finding deeper relationships. Can all this decrease emotional suffering too? What could it mean for our mental health if this became more central to our healing efforts?
Does Your Depression Keep Getting Worse? This Might Be Why
The FDA approved antidepressants as helpful short-term support based on studies spanning a few months. In making longer-term decisions, it’s crucial to pay more attention to what we know from longer-term research studies.
Therapists Aren’t Neutral. Let’s Stop Pretending They Are
Everyone loves to believe that psychologists approach clients through a purely neutral lens. It’s precisely this mistaken presumption that allows real-life conversions to take place unawares.
