Ever Feel Like Other Fans Are “Wrong on the Internet”?
The “beholder’s share” may help you understand online disagreements. Key points Source: Concord90/Pixabay I often write about the benefits of fandom—finding community, a sense of belongingness, boosts to self-esteem and optimism, and a welcome respite from everyday stressors. Nevertheless, I sometimes log onto social media to enjoy the latest news about my favorite show and bask in that sense of […]
What Your Jewish Employees Need Right Now
Key findings from a survey of Jewish professionals across industries. Key points Source: Resume Genius/Pexels This post is co-authored by Rabbi Elan Babchuck and Rebecca Leeman. Rabbi Elan Babchuck is the executive vice president of Clal—The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership, as well as the Founding Director of Glean Network. He is a co-author […]
Mental Strength Makes the Difference at Wimbledon 2025
Mindset takes center court at Wimbledon 2025. Key points Wimbledon 2025 is not unfolding like a predictable tournament, with shocking early exits, emotional reckonings, and standout mental strategies driving match outcomes. Here’s how players and their teams tackled the mental game to thrive. Source: Pexels / Pixabay When Mental Lapses Cost Top Seeds This year’s […]
Sight Acquisition After Treatment for Congenital Blindness
Congenitally blind people who acquire sight still need to learn to see. Key points S. R. D., a 34-year-old woman from the Indian state of Gujarat, was born with cataracts in both eyes (Ostrovsky et al., 2006). She perceived only light until she was 12 years old, when a surgeon removed her cataracts. Eyeglasses increased […]
How to Be a Safe Space for Others
The elements of compassionate communication Key points We all want to feel safe with others, like we are understood and accepted, and that we belong. I’d be hard-pressed to find someone who didn’t want others to feel the same way in their presence; most of us want to be there for others in a way […]
The Links Between Depression and Self-Esteem
Uncovering the hidden wounds that shape how we see and value ourselves. Key points Depression is a complex experience that affects millions of people worldwide, often persisting for long periods or recurring throughout a person’s life. Depression, especially the ongoing experience that can feel embedded in life itself, is very complex. It is not merely the result of […]
How Trauma Informed Care Can Change Your Medical Experience
Medical settings can feel stressful, especially after past traumatic experiences. Key points We often think of trauma as something tied to war, natural disasters, or violent events. But for many people, trauma shows up in a quieter place: the exam room. Whether you’re undergoing surgery, navigating chronic illness, receiving gynecological or fertility care, or even attending […]
Paranoid Personality Traits Should Capture Our Attention
Undue suspicions sabotage goals and threaten relationships Key points Some suspiciousness is healthy. If we get a text, for example, we may resent the intrusion and question its legitimacy. What do they want? Access to an account? Our money? Too much suspicion sends other signals. Paranoia is that unwarranted feeling that people are out to do us […]
Sexual Performance Anxiety: Going for the A+ Grade in Bed
Do you worry that you are being evaluated on how good you are at sex? Key points Research on sexual performance anxiety has typically focused on men’s problems of getting or maintaining an erection because of fears that they will not be able to “perform” satisfactorily in bed. Traditionally, men are heavily socialized to be sexual experts, always ready […]
Uncovering the Role of Self-Stigma in Clinical Depression
Self-stigma undermines empowerment and interferes with growth and healthcare.Key points Self-stigma has long been a subject of curiosity for me, both in my clinical work and my own life experience. There is a significant body of literature focusing on mental health stigma in its many forms—whether internalized, perpetuated by the public, or baked into the system itself. […]
