Mind Matters

Cross-Cultural Psychology

The Healing Power of Pop Culture Communities

Michele Leno Ph.D. on July 17, 2024

Participating in fandoms can provide many mental health benefits, like feeling connected with others and warding off feelings of isolation.

Participating in fandoms can provide many mental health benefits, like feeling connected with others and warding off feelings of isolation.

Family Dynamics

Family Vacations: How We Fall Into Familiar Childhood Roles

Michele Leno Ph.D. on June 18, 2024

Let's explore why individuals revert to childhood roles during family vacations and strategies for harmonious and enjoyable trips.

Let's explore why individuals revert to childhood roles during family vacations and strategies for harmonious and enjoyable trips.

Psychopharmacology

The Normalization of Anxiety Medication: What Is the Impact?

Michele Leno Ph.D. on June 7, 2024

Psychological approaches to anxiety treatment have become more personalized and holistic as stigmas surrounding mental health have waned in recent years.

Psychological approaches to anxiety treatment have become more personalized and holistic as stigmas surrounding mental health have waned in recent years.

Family Dynamics

A Psychologist's Take on "Eldest Daughter Syndrome"

Michele Leno Ph.D. on May 23, 2024

While Eldest Daughter Syndrome can't be officially diagnosed, psychologists have seen patterns in behavior, personality traits, and career trajectories of eldest daughters.

While Eldest Daughter Syndrome can't be officially diagnosed, psychologists have seen patterns in behavior, personality traits, and career trajectories of eldest daughters.