by jmalouff | Jul 9, 2025 | Mental health problems
Psychotherapists have two main rivals: mood-altering substances and AI. I will address the main advantages and disadvantages of each rival. Mood-altering substances like alcohol are cheap, readily available, and socially acceptable. They help a person feel better,...
by jmalouff | Mar 29, 2025 | Coping, Human Thinking and Behavior, Mental health problems, Problem solving, Social Support
Artificial intelligence (AI), in the form of chatbots, has many potential advantages over humans as therapists. Here are some. It is available 24/7. It is very fast in responding to a question or request. It is free. However, some special therapist chatbots may have a...
by jmalouff | Nov 17, 2024 | Mental health problems, Mindfulness, Procrastination
The Association Between Mindfulness and Procrastination: A Meta-Analysis (2024) Liam Moloney, John M. Malouff, & Jai Meynadier University of New England, Australia Please send correspondence regarding this article to John M. Malouff,...
by jmalouff | Aug 17, 2024 | Human Thinking and Behavior, Mental health problems, Psychotherapy
Individuals who have borderline personality disorder (BPD) typically have very negative emotions and dread abandonment. They often engage in acts that lead others to feel outraged. These acts might including viciously insulting another in words or deed, brutally...
by jmalouff | Sep 17, 2023 | Coping, Mental health problems, Problem solving, Treatment
If you have a mental health problem that you have been unable to solve, try something new! Consider the following ten sensible methods and choose one that you have not tried before in attempts to solve your current problem. Read information below related to the method...
by jmalouff | Jul 5, 2023 | Coping, Human Thinking and Behavior, Mental health problems, Personality
How Hermit-Like Are You? I just read a brilliant biography of a hermit, “The Stranger in the Woods,” by Michael Finkel. The hermit, Chris Knight, lived in the Maine woods alone for 27 years. No house, no medical care. How he survived the winters I...