Narcissists use these tricks to win arguments and avoid falling into the trap: therapist

Narcissists use these tricks to win arguments and avoid falling into the trap: therapist

It’s just not worth it. Dr. Annie Zimmerman, a therapist who runs @your_pocket_therapist on TikTok, revealed five signs to confirm you’re arguing with a narcissist. “Having a healthy argument or healthy conflict with a narcissist is almost impossible,” the therapist said. “You can’t logically reason with a narcissist because they tend to resort to one …

Read more

Horror films may have therapeutic benefits: psychiatrist

Horror films may have therapeutic benefits: psychiatrist

CHICAGO (NewsNation) Want a good excuse to watch a horror movie this Halloween? Well, you might be, because researchers have found that watching horror movies can actually reduce stress in everyday life. “Never underestimate the therapeutic benefits of a good horror movie,” said forensic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober. Watching horror films activates the body’s threat …

Read more

Savvy Senior: Navigating Through Deceptive Medicare Advantage Ads

Savvy Senior: Navigating Through Deceptive Medicare Advantage Ads

Jim Miller Special correspondent QQUESTION : I am currently enrolled in Original Medicare, but am considering switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many Medicare Advantage ads I’ve seen offer many additional benefits beyond what traditional Medicare offers and no monthly premiums. What are your thoughts? ANSWER: Be wary of Medicare …

Read more

AI not ready for prime-time use in mental health care, experts say

AI not ready for prime-time use in mental health care, experts say

Although several uses of artificial intelligence in mental health are seeing some success, experts say it’s still unclear whether it can be used on a larger scale. Therapists use AI to review large amounts of patient data, including family history, patient behaviors, and treatment response, to aid in diagnosis and treatment identification, as well as …

Read more

FTC Plans to Address Impact of Internet on Children’s Mental Health

FTC Plans to Address Impact of Internet on Children's Mental Health

Picture: SB Media Arts (Shutterstock) The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will seek to add child psychologists to its staff to advise its efforts on regulate the Internet. Democratic Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya said the FTC plans to add a psychologist to its staff by next fall, if not sooner, and expressed embarrassment that it had not …

Read more

What does watching violence make you think? “Nothing good”: 5 tips for maintaining your mental health while keeping up with the news

What does watching violence make you think?  “Nothing good”: 5 tips for maintaining your mental health while keeping up with the news

The conflict in Israel and Gaza dominated the news cycle last week. Turn on the television or log into any social media platform and you’ll be faced with a barrage of horrific headlines. While it’s important to stay informed, consuming too many graphic images and videos can be detrimental to your mental health. According to …

Read more

Expert: The secret to weight loss is eating with the non-dominant hand

Expert: The secret to weight loss is eating with the non-dominant hand

This amazing weight loss claim can be made Handy A British psychologist is raising eyebrows after suggesting that eating with the non-dominant hand may lead to weight loss. Professor Richard Wiseman, who teaches at the University of Hertfordshire, made the claim on the ‘On Your Mind’ podcast this week, saying the practice is likely to …

Read more