There’s no question that a large part of emotional and psychological maturity involves taking responsibility for our actions, as well as owning the words we speak. In a healthy dyadic relationship, ...

When Michelle Vacca, 58, was diagnosed with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) 8 years ago, she was stunned by the reactions of those around her. “The first statement out of everyone’s mouth was, ‘I ...

Source: Mart Production/Pexels When you grow up always feeling “too much” or “not enough,” it’s easy to think everything is your fault. If you’ve spent your whole life feeling like the problem, you’re ...

A new study from Flinders University has revealed why forgiving ourselves can be so difficult for some—even when we know it might benefit our mental health. The study explored why some people struggle ...

People who regularly blame others, whether it's for their own mistakes, feelings of instability in life, or personal reactions, often struggle with insecurity. Like a study from Personality and ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you’re in a heated argument with someone you love, sometimes it’s easy to have all reason go out the window. Especially when ...

People often act hypocritically. One form of hypocrisy occurs when people blame others for transgressing moral principles they themselves have violated in the past. However, the psychological ...

On the heels of the recent White House announcement about acetaminophen (Tylenol) in pregnancy, we -- as reproductive psychiatrists who focus on the well-being of pregnant patients throughout ...