John M. Grohol
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Examples of Common Defense Mechanisms: Why and How to Find Help
Learn more about the common defense mechanisms you may be experiencing, along with resources and the benefits of therapy for your coping skills. → Read More
Where to Get Help for Depression
You may wonder where you can get help for depression. This article explores depression symptoms and offers resources and how to get help. → Read More
FOMO: Causes and Solutions
The fear of missing out, or FOMO, is anxiety caused by feeling like you're missing out on social events, trends, or even breaking news. Here's what causes FOMO and how to feel better in the present moment. → Read More
The Big 5 Personality Traits
The Big Five personality traits can reflect how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, and is one of the most widely used frameworks in personality research. → Read More
Common Myths About Alcohol
Humans have been making and consuming alcohol for millennia. Yet, many myths about alcohol and alcohol use disorder may still be seen as fact. While some misinformation is more harmful, it's important to understand the truth. → Read More
Anxiety Disorders: Symptoms, Types, and Treatments
Anxiety disorders are common types of mental health conditions. We explain the type of anxiety disorders, including phobias and generalized anxiety disorder, and how to cope. → Read More
How the Pandemic Is Taking Its Toll on Our Mental Health
The year 2020 will go down in history as one of the most devastating in history. Hundreds of thousands have died and millions have been hospitalized due to the → Read More
Reflections on Psych Central's Next 25: In the Helpful Hands of Healthline
Like someone building a house in the 1800s, I started Psych Central on my own. You could do that back in 1995, because the web was simple and easy to code. I → Read More
Coping with Re-Opening Schools During a Pandemic
There's no easy answer to the question of how and when to re-open schools during a pandemic. Most public health experts suggest schools should only open if the → Read More
Why People Are Crowding Beaches, Bars & Parties During a Pandemic
We see the photos of crowded beaches, bars, and parties across the United States on a weekly basis. Citizens of other countries are looking at the USA and scratching their heads thinking, "Why do → Read More
The Psychology of Native American Sports Mascots
Americans are starting to come to terms with the insidious nature of racism -- in the way we act, how we speak about others different than us, and yes, even our team mascots. It's a hard thing to → Read More
Racism Awareness Is Not Enough
The recent turmoil following yet another murder by police of a Black man has made it clear that systemic racis → Read More
What the Police Could Learn from Psychologists
If we are to end systemic, institutionalized racism in America and the racist attitudes that too many police officers hold toward the citizens they have sworn → Read More
Beware Websites & Apps Pushing Fake Screening Quiz Results
As the internet grows and people find new ways to make money online, more anonymous websites are being published by companies who have little background or → Read More
Black Lives Matter: Supporting Black Americans Against Systematic Racism
Everyone at Psych Central is outraged against the continued violence against African Americans and those protesting for Black Americans' rights. It's time for → Read More
Telehealth Services Need New Therapists Now
Online counseling services have gotten a big boost in the past few months, as the coronavirus pandemic closed down much of the face-to-face world. In fact, the → Read More
Ideas for Reducing Racism
With the unconscionable death of George Floyd by four Minneapolis police officers, Americans are rightfully upset. They have taken to the streets to protest the → Read More
Getting Unstuck: Do You Want to Be the Agent of Change or its Victim?
Everybody changes in life. You can't live your life without changing over time, because it's a natural byproduct of life itself. A 1,000 year-old redwood tree → Read More
The Second Wave: Coronavirus & Mental Health
The global novel coronavirus pandemic afflicting everyone is showing mixed signs of activity. In some countries it appears to be easing, while in others it appears to be experiencing a resurgence. → Read More
The Coronavirus Outbreak is Overwhelming to People's Mental Health
With the novel coronavirus outbreak of 2020 raging across the world with little end in sight, people's mental health is starting to become seriously impacted. → Read More