by Chris Gilbert | Nov 15, 2018 | Featured, Homepage, Psychology Today
The simple exercise of befriending death can bring happy surprises. Some people experience fear, anxiety, anger, and even depression when they think about death. Is it possible to befriend death and see it as a natural ally instead of a scary enemy? As a consequence,...
by Chris Gilbert | Oct 13, 2018 | Featured, Homepage, Psychology Today
A simple exercise tied to walking in nature. Can a walk in nature unveil anxiety, sadness, depression, helplessness or hopelessness? Could it unveil anger, frustration, or a desire to travel or a feeling of strength, power, and happiness? Yes, it can through a...
by Chris Gilbert | Sep 22, 2018 | Featured, Homepage, Psychology Today
Unexpected findings as a Scottish “super smeller” sniffs cancer. “Did you have red Tabasco sauce with your last meal?” Joy asked me as my husband and I were driving her from San Francisco to Chico, California. I was surprised by her question. I did...
by Chris Gilbert | Jul 21, 2018 | Featured, Homepage, Psychology Today
Unexpected results from 30 live interviews and the research they triggered. According to a 2017 CDC report, 40 percent of U.S. high school students have had sexual intercourse at least once, 10 percent of students had four or more sexual partners, 30 percent...
by Chris Gilbert | May 19, 2018 | Featured, Psychology Today
7 ways to turn negative feelings into positive actions. When Mary saw a suspicious text message on her husband’s cell phone, she suspected he was having an affair and later that evening she confronted him. He reluctantly admitted he was having sex with a woman he met...
by Chris Gilbert | Mar 20, 2018 | Featured, Homepage, Psychology Today
Comparing mortality rates in single fathers, single mothers, partnered parents Maria Chiu and colleagues from the University of Toronto compared the health of single fathers (a growing demographic) with the health of single mothers, partnered fathers and...
