Psychologist Dr Bob Rich is as wise as he is kind. In our interview, he talks about toxic myths, distorted beliefs, and how to see the world (and yourself) more clearly.

We all form relationship habits—some healthy, some… not. Whether you’re a little too clingy or a little too detached, your attachment pattern has a huge impact.

Black cats, bad luck, and alien invasions—superstitions might sound silly, but millions still believe them. Buckle up. It’s about to get weird.

Ever find yourself going elbow-deep in a bag of chips when you’re not even hungry? Here’s why your brain drags you to the pantry.

Teen depression, anxiety, and emotional burnout are climbing fast. This isn’t typical “growing pains.” These alarming trends signal a mental health crisis that cannot be ignored.

Younger generations juggle school, jobs, and constant pressure from social media telling them they’re not good enough unless they look or dress a certain way.

I have MAJOR pet peeves when I’m driving. Like those people who cut across three lanes at the last minute to get off at an exit. Or drivers who don’t signal their thanks when you allow them to merge ahead of you. I really, really wish driving through traffic was like the game Mario Kart, […]

It’s hard not to ignore the common theme of male characters in movies: The stoic silent type that doesn’t blink an eye in the face of danger, the bad boy who is always emotionally out of reach, or the gruff male character who prefers to display his feelings in actions rather than words. It seems […]

I don’t jump on my soap box very often, but I can’t say enough about the importance of having strong, solid self-esteem. Self-esteem forms the basis of every decision you will make—the type of people you become friends with, your choice of career and partner, and even the way you dress. As women age, they […]

Trying to be perfect is Sisyphus-like turmoil: No matter how hard you try, you’re going to mess up sometimes. You can certainly do something very well, even near perfect, like not breaking the yolk when you flip an egg or launching your dirty socks in the laundry basket on the first try, but at some […]

Self-esteem is like a turtle’s shell, a knight’s armor, or, for superhero fans like me, Tony Stark’s Iron Man suit. Why? Because it protects you. Criticism, rejection, and failure will barely dent your solid self-esteem armor. It’s also the one thing that every parent should nurture in their children. By all means, teach them the […]

Over the many years I have been conducting research on human behavior, I’ve found some interesting links between depression and other factors, like procrastination. People often mistakenly believe that procrastinators and simple lazy, but putting things off or being unmotivated to do anything is also a facet of depression. When I was sifting through the […]