Psych. Dept.

What triggers memory and how we handle it is central to mental health and life at large.

Listening to a patient too often comes second to prescribing anti-depressants,

When it comes to extremes of narcissism, all it takes is one sick bird to drive the flock.

Teachers harp on neatness as the sign of a keen mind, but science and medicine have something else to say.

When infants distract parents with squealing and crying, the name of the game is life-giving attention.

Giving school-aged students perks if they don't miss a class sends the wrong message to those who can't comply.

Holiday gift giving can sometimes seem a little forced, but the underlying motives usually aren't.

The U.S. election was heavy on rage and repression, but one side's "inner" tone set it apart.

Forgiving someone for abuse can matters less than understanding their inner motives.

Some parents, taking a cue from therapists and counselors, opt for tough love. But it's a flawed approach.

Foisting material things on a child can buy you time but can't erase the substance of real attention.

At times that call for decisions we're sometimes governed by an inner chorus of powerful voices.