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The Mind-Skin Connection: What Your Complexion Reveals About Stress

4 October 2026

The Mind-Skin Connection: What Your Complexion Reveals About Stress

Your skin is talking. Right now, at this very moment, it is broadcasting information about your internal state to anyone paying attention. That flush across your cheeks before a presentation? That...

Healing Trauma Gently with Reflective Journaling

3 October 2026

Healing Trauma Gently with Reflective Journaling

Trauma does not announce itself politely. It arrives, settles into the nervous system, and quietly reorganizes how a person experiences safety, memory, and their own body. For many survivors, the...

Breaking Free from the Sunk Cost Fallacy

2 October 2026

Breaking Free from the Sunk Cost Fallacy

The sunk cost fallacy is a fascinating psychological phenomenon that affects our decision-making more than we may realize. It occurs when we continue investing in something-be it time, money, or...

Attachment Styles and the Art of Being Alone

1 October 2026

Attachment Styles and the Art of Being Alone

There is a particular kind of silence that unsettles people. It is not the quiet of a peaceful room or the hush of early morning. It is the silence that arrives when you are by yourself and the...

How Family Dynamics Influence Addiction Recovery

30 September 2026

How Family Dynamics Influence Addiction Recovery

A man in his forties sits in a treatment center, three weeks sober, and cannot stop talking about his father`s silence. Not the yelling. Not the drinking. The silence. Every dinner, every report...

Harnessing the Power of Pen and Paper for Peace of Mind

29 September 2026

Harnessing the Power of Pen and Paper for Peace of Mind

Your brain is a loud place. It runs tabs on unfinished tasks, replays awkward conversations, and generates catastrophic scenarios about a meeting that has not even happened yet. You try meditation....

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The Psychology of Desire: Why a Cheap Pen Can Feel Like a Luxury Item

October 3, 2026 - 18:25

The Psychology of Desire: Why a Cheap Pen Can Feel Like a Luxury Item

A basic Bic pen costs less than a quarter. A Hermes handbag can cost more than a car. On the surface, these two objects share nothing. Yet both can trigger the same psychological response in a...

Understanding How Video Games Shape Human Behavior

October 3, 2026 - 14:38

Understanding How Video Games Shape Human Behavior

UMSL alum Nick Bowman returned to campus to explain how video games function as complex communication systems demanding cognitive, emotional and social engagement. His presentation focused on the...

Rethinking Wealth: Why Financial Knowledge Alone Is Not Enough

October 2, 2026 - 18:14

Rethinking Wealth: Why Financial Knowledge Alone Is Not Enough

Financial educator and investor Dr. Jatali Bellanton is challenging the way people think about money, success, and the decisions that shape long term stability. In a recent conversation, she...

Psychology organisations apologise for harm caused to Māori

October 2, 2026 - 12:39

Psychology organisations apologise for harm caused to Māori

At an event in Wellington today, professional psychology organisations issued a formal apology to Maori for the harm caused by racism within the field of psychology. The apology, delivered during a...

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How To Build A Supportive Community For Your...

Supportive communities are like good coffee; essential and best shared with friends!

Author: Ava McTavish

October 4, 2026

Can Meditation Rewire The Addicted Brain

Meditation shows promise, but results can vary widely for individuals.

Author: Lola Snow

October 3, 2026

Holistic Approaches To Treating Mood Disorders

Exploring holistic approaches to mood disorders opens up new pathways to healing. By considering the mind, body, and spirit, we can create a more balanced life. Remember, every small step you take toward understanding and self-care brings you closer to...

Author: Ronan Curry

October 3, 2026

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