Alicia Sparks
PsychCentral
Huntington, WV, United States
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Psychology Around the Net: August 29, 2020
College students and COVID-19, a new museum dedicated to happiness, research on playfulness and its benefits, and more. → Read More
Psychology Around the Net: August 22, 2020
Mental health care treatment barriers in the LGBTQ community, business owners and COVID-19, older adults with pre-existing depression and resilience, and more. → Read More
Would You Benefit From Social Connection On Fitness Apps?
New research shows that options to socially engage with others makes fitness apps more appealing and increases physical activity. → Read More
Why the World Desperately Needs You to Play the Fool
I recently listened to Ethan Hawke’s TED Talk on creativity; more specifically, why some people truly struggle to give themselves permission to be creative and why it’s so important that they do. It was pretty damn good. During the talk,... → Read More
Psychology Around the Net: August 15, 2020
Young people and mental health support amid COVID-19, psychedelic experiences creating a clean slate, sleep problems and entrepreneurial activity, and more. → Read More
Zombie Brains & Other Sleep-Related Factoids
Find out how quality sleep affects your memories, helps keep your brain from eating itself, and keeps your disposition sunny. → Read More
Psychology Around the Net: August 8, 2020
Building strong bonds between children and nature, how Google's search monopoly is affecting the mental health crisis, mental clarity of baby boomers, and more. → Read More
This Might Be the Number One Reason to Trust Your Gut
New research suggests we can begin developing a positive body image by paying attention to our gut feelings -- literally. → Read More
Thinking Outside the Box: How Diversity Boosts Your Creativity
Familiarity is comfortable, but it doesn't foster growth or inspiration. Here's how you can add more diversity to your life during COVID-19. → Read More
Psychology Around the Net: August 1, 2020
Expert opinions on reopening schools for students' mental health, research on texting intervention in mental health treatment, how different genders display narcissistic traits, and more. → Read More
Psychology Around the Net: July 25, 2020
Revenge bedtime procrastination, the psychological toll of rude emails, why "I did by best" is a sorry excuse, and more. → Read More
Psychology Around the Net: July 18, 2020
Quarantine cleaning personalities, emotional intelligence in the workplace, modifying bad routines, and more. → Read More
3 Facts You Probably Don’t Want to Hear About the Quarantine 15
It might make for a quirky hashtag, but the #Quarantine15 itself might not be that fun. The Quarantine 15 — similar to the Freshman 15 — is what people are calling the 15 or so pounds they’ve gained during the coronavirus quarantine.... → Read More
Psychology Around the Net: July 11, 2020
The difference between emotional baggage and emotional success, racial bias and stereotypes, mental health services for police officers, and more. → Read More
Psychology Around the Net: July 4, 2020
Get resources for Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, catch up on cities replacing police officers with behavioral specialists, learn about doing your future self favors, and more. → Read More
Social Active Leisure During the COVID-19 Pandemic Nightmare
Engaging in social active leisure while practicing social distancing. → Read More
Psychology Around the Net: June 27, 2020
New research on "mommy brain," ultrasounds new role in brain disorder research, removing mental health questions from state bar applications, and more. → Read More
Utilizing Your Inner Villain for Creative Gain
Your attraction to the "dark side" has a normal scientific explanation. → Read More
Psychology Around the Net: June 20, 2020
Why have we been judgemental during the pandemic? What would happen if #ListenToBlackWomen was more than a hashtag? Why do our standards lower when making decisions? → Read More
12 Inspiring Affirmations for Nurturing Your Creativity
These inspiring affirmations can help when your creative juices get clogged. → Read More