How Depression Symptoms Affect Effort-Based Decision-Making Depression is a complex mental health condition that influences various aspects of cognition and behavior. A recent study published in Psychological Medicine examines how different symptoms of depression impact effort-based decision-making, particularly in tasks requiring physical and cognitive effort (Hiser et al., 2024). The findings suggest that individuals with […]

The Healing Power of Sad Music Music has long been a universal language, capable of expressing the depths of human emotion. While upbeat songs often dominate playlists and celebrations, there is a special, often overlooked power in sad music. Recent insights, like those discussed in the Psychology Today article “The Healing Power of Sad Music,” […]

   As society progresses, technology becomes an increasingly central component of our lives, influencing how we work, communicate, and entertain ourselves. With this evolution, adults, teens, and children are turning more to technological entertainment, such as social media platforms, streaming services, and video games. The COVID-19 pandemic further accelerated this shift, with many opting to […]

 “There is a sacredness in tears.  They are not the mark of weakness, but of power.” That quote by Washington Irving is one of the truest things I have ever heard.  Have you ever had such a good cry that you felt so much better when you were done?  That’s because crying, in itself, is […]

How to effectively apologize when you have wronged someone. I know you’ve experienced it because we all have… an apology that leaves the situation unresolved and feelings still hurt.   We have likely been on both the giving and receiving sides of an inadequate apology.  The giver could have been very sincere but the sentiment wasn’t […]