Self Development

The New Eating Disorder We’re Failing to See by Angela Wurtzel

Not long ago two high-profile 30-something women, Brittany Murphy and Casey Johnson, died suddenly of... >>

Fear of Failure

The fear of failure can become a very powerful force in each choice we make... >>

I recently discovered death

Story from a PsychAlive Member. I recently discovered death.  Of course I have known about... >>

Quiz: How Stressed Are you?

Allowing stress to become a routine part of our lives can take its toll on... >>

What Are Defenses?

When he was 3-years-old, Kevin watched his dad drive away. For the few months following... >>

Quiz: Are You a Good Listener?

How many times have you been in conversations with friends, family members and loved ones and... >>

What is Mindsight? by Daniel Siegel, M.D.

An Excerpt from Dr. Daniel Siegel’s New Book Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation.... >>

Quiz: What is Your Emotional IQ?

We have all met people who, for some reason, are successful at almost everything they... >>

What To Do When a Loved One is Depressed

It’s tough when a friend or family member is going through a depression. No matter... >>

Review: A Psychological Look at Crime and Punishment

A PsychAlive Reader’s Personal Journey Through a Literary Classic: My mother was a temperamental personality.... >>