Self-Talk Science

Social Media

Can a Break From Social Media Improve Mental Health?

Rachel Goldsmith Turow Ph.D. on April 19, 2024

Many people want to reduce their social media use. A short break from social media—or limiting use to 15-30 minutes per day—leads to meaningful benefits in mental health.

Many people want to reduce their social media use. A short break from social media—or limiting use to 15-30 minutes per day—leads to meaningful benefits in mental health.

Addiction

A Cautionary Tale of Two Matthews

Rachel Goldsmith Turow Ph.D. on April 13, 2024

Two Matthews (McConaughey and Perry) wrote memoirs about their acting careers. However, only one memoir reflected how multiple sources of meaning can promote happiness.

Two Matthews (McConaughey and Perry) wrote memoirs about their acting careers. However, only one memoir reflected how multiple sources of meaning can promote happiness.

Anxiety

Swimsuit Anxiety Is Real

Rachel Goldsmith Turow Ph.D. on June 12, 2023

Miss America, "Cathy" comics, and 7th-grade boys made me self-conscious in a bathing suit. But I've learned how to manage internalized criticism and to love swimming at the pool.

Miss America, "Cathy" comics, and 7th-grade boys made me self-conscious in a bathing suit. But I've learned how to manage internalized criticism and to love swimming at the pool.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness Vs. Self-Compassion: Which Matters More?

Rachel Goldsmith Turow Ph.D. on December 30, 2022

As mindfulness and self-compassion approaches become increasingly popular, research illuminates the main reasons why they benefit mental health.

As mindfulness and self-compassion approaches become increasingly popular, research illuminates the main reasons why they benefit mental health.

Depression

Depression and Self-Criticism

Rachel Goldsmith Turow Ph.D. on November 20, 2022

Depression characterized by harsh self-criticism may respond best to specific treatment approaches.

Depression characterized by harsh self-criticism may respond best to specific treatment approaches.

Health

Changing the Habit of Self-Criticism

Rachel Goldsmith Turow Ph.D. on November 4, 2022

Self-criticism is strongly linked with mental health difficulties, including depression and anxiety—but it’s a habit that can be changed with specific techniques.

Self-criticism is strongly linked with mental health difficulties, including depression and anxiety—but it’s a habit that can be changed with specific techniques.