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The American Psychological Association’s guidelines for working with men and boys resourced more than 40 years of research which showed that traditional masculinity is psychologically harmful. Boys are best not socialized to be stoic, competitive, and dominant and are instead best socialized to show leadership, courage, and be emotionally tuned into self and others. (Pappas, S. APA issues first-ever guidelines for practice with men and boys. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 50(1), 34-39) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Exercise helps anxiety and depression. (In brief. Get moving. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(2), pp. 13-14) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

A study found that when 80+ year olds have a strong social network with positive relationships, their cognitive functioning shows less decline. (In brief. Super-agers are more social. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(2), p. 13) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Marjory Stoneman Douglas: Be a nuisance where it counts. http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

A study found that, overall, its subjects spent 66% of their time focusing on the present; 26%, on the future; and 8%, on the past. (In brief. Living in the moment. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(2), pp. 12-13) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

During a crisis, people feel more stressed when they rely on social media rather than officials and traditional media. (In brief, Crisis communication. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(1), p. 15) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Children with television or video game systems in their bedrooms spend less time sleeping, reading, and being physically active than those without. (In brief. Screen time. Monitor on Psychology, 49(10, p. 13) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Postpartum depression affects about one in every 200 births to mothers who have no prior psychological problems. (In brief. Postpartum depression. Monitor on Psychology, 2-018, 49(1), p. 13) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Five experiments found that people’s voices express more emotions than their faces. (In brief. Listen carefully. Monitor on Psychology, 2018, 49(1), p. 11) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Karl Lagerfeld: Sweatpants are a sign of defeat. http://www.fineberghpsychotherapy.com