Psychology - Quillette

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Courage and Self-Care

Why are we encouraged to applaud the bravery of those who quit under pressure?

Craig Clifford

11 Jun 2024 · 8 min read

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An Absurd Umbrella: Neurodiversity and the Autism Spectrum

Autism has become a catchall term to explain and dismiss the problem child. But it can also be viewed as a superpower.

Jason Garshfield

21 Apr 2024 · 9 min read

How Women Can Become Worthy Opponents

It may be unpalatable to consider that part of what holds women back is our own nature. But if part of the problem is within us, then we have the power to fix it.

Lisa Marchiano

15 Apr 2024 · 8 min read

You Can’t Buy an Authentic Self

We should be wary of teaching the next generation that identity is something that can be bought.

Freya India

14 Mar 2024 · 7 min read

The Placebo Effect’s Evil Twin

The Nocebo Effect occurs when we experience pain, depression, or illness based on nothing more than negative expectations.

Michael H. Bernstein

11 Mar 2024 · 8 min read

Identity Satiation

Some rarely discussed phenomena can shed light on why the focus on identity and introspection has coincided with a rise of mental health issues, including identity disorders.

Brandon McMurtrie

8 Mar 2024 · 6 min read

When Therapy Makes Things Worse

Spending time with friends and family, exercise, and volunteer work are often more helpful than long conversations about one’s anxieties and grievances.