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Longing for Nostalgia

I've got that old feeling.

Emotions
Are You Too Emotional?

Krystine I. Batcho Ph.D. on March 12, 2024

People who tend to have strong emotional responses to affective content (like negative news stories) are at risk for psychological distress.

People who tend to have strong emotional responses to affective content (like negative news stories) are at risk for psychological distress.

Procrastination
7 Reasons Not to Procrastinate

Krystine I. Batcho Ph.D. on February 5, 2024

It is tempting to put off dealing with certain tasks, but there are costs associated with procrastinating—and benefits associated with resisting procrastination.

It is tempting to put off dealing with certain tasks, but there are costs associated with procrastinating—and benefits associated with resisting procrastination.

Relationships
What Becomes of the Brokenhearted

Krystine I. Batcho Ph.D. on September 27, 2023

After a breakup, some people get rid of everything that reminds them of the relationship. Others hope to rekindle the romance. Is it more helpful to hold on or to let go?

After a breakup, some people get rid of everything that reminds them of the relationship. Others hope to rekindle the romance. Is it more helpful to hold on or to let go?

Relationships
If You Loved Me: 4 Levels of Love

Krystine I. Batcho Ph.D. on September 19, 2023

We often assume that the ones we love know how much we love them. It is important to understand why sometimes a loved one doesn't feel the depth of our love.

We often assume that the ones we love know how much we love them. It is important to understand why sometimes a loved one doesn't feel the depth of our love.

Identity
What It Means for Someone to Change Their Name

Krystine I. Batcho Ph.D. on June 13, 2023

Personal names are intimately connected to a person’s sense of self, relationships, and well-being. What does it mean, then, when someone changes their name?

Personal names are intimately connected to a person’s sense of self, relationships, and well-being. What does it mean, then, when someone changes their name?

Depression
Why Happy Occasions Can Make Us Sad

Krystine I. Batcho Ph.D. on December 5, 2022

Do you cry at weddings, graduations, christenings, and other happy events? Sadness can often surprise us during happy occasions. Why?

Do you cry at weddings, graduations, christenings, and other happy events? Sadness can often surprise us during happy occasions. Why?

DSM
Why We Keep Things That Matter—and Some That Don’t

Krystine I. Batcho Ph.D. on September 5, 2022

Storing information and images in virtual formats has made our lives more convenient and efficient. But have there been unfavorable impacts of the shift away from physical things?

Storing information and images in virtual formats has made our lives more convenient and efficient. But have there been unfavorable impacts of the shift away from physical things?

Trauma
"Mama, This is So Hard": Vicarious Trauma and Personal Growth

Krystine I. Batcho Ph.D. on March 5, 2022

Graphic and intense coverage of the war in Ukraine poses questions about the emotional impacts on viewers. What might be gained or lost by witnessing the suffering of others?

Graphic and intense coverage of the war in Ukraine poses questions about the emotional impacts on viewers. What might be gained or lost by witnessing the suffering of others?

Trauma
The Invisible Wounds of War on Its Youngest Victims

Krystine I. Batcho Ph.D. on February 26, 2022

We can’t always protect children from exposure to violence. How can we strengthen children’s ability to persist during adversity and thrive in the aftermath?

We can’t always protect children from exposure to violence. How can we strengthen children’s ability to persist during adversity and thrive in the aftermath?

Motivation
Can Apathy Be Good?

Krystine I. Batcho Ph.D. on November 22, 2021

Apathy has long been considered unhealthy. Can apathy ever be beneficial? Is there such a thing as good apathy?

Apathy has long been considered unhealthy. Can apathy ever be beneficial? Is there such a thing as good apathy?

Relationships
So Many Goodbyes

Krystine I. Batcho Ph.D. on February 14, 2021

Goodbyes have become increasingly common in our lives. Have the comings and goings and uncertainty surrounding them affected our relationships and psychological wellbeing?

Goodbyes have become increasingly common in our lives. Have the comings and goings and uncertainty surrounding them affected our relationships and psychological wellbeing?