Carl Hindy, Ph.D.
@DrCarlHindy
Clinical Psychologist. Marriage and relationship counselor. See my insecure love book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1aJ2fji. POSTS ARE NOT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE.
Today's AI models, after being pre-trained on pretty much the entirety of the Web, and fine-tuned to give coherent responses to user questions, are subject to Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (somewhere BF Skinner is smiling). The problem is that the binary…
Researchers developed a novel mathematical model showing that stronger synaptic connections between neurons actively drive deeper stages of sleep. By quantitatively linking synaptic strength to sleep depth, the study suggests a mechanism where neural network changes help regulate…
True! Reminds me of Abraham Maslow’s definition of “mature love” being the “disinterested interest” in the loved one. You want that person to be all they can be, not for you but for their self-actualization.
Ego always has and always will be the greatest obstacle to love. Because love is about sacrificing the self for the other, whilst ego is about sacrificing the other for the self. This is why mutual self sacrifice is the winning formula. No asymmetry, just reciprocity.
I think David Juurlink is more on the mark. toxandhound.com/toxhound/depen…
What I find in my psychology practice is that the support for separated men too often takes the forms of distraction and rationalization. “We’re getting together tonight. Come on over.” “The hell with her if she’s going to treat you that way.” “Get your mind off of her. Did you…
Men don’t get the same level of support during the breakdown of a relationship. But relationship breakdown is a significant risk factor for suicidal thoughts, attempts, and deaths among men. New research highlights that younger men are particularly vulnerable, with separated…
By using Postmodernism as a tactic, one can pick apart all opponents’ positions without feeling that their own position is being threatened. You can “deconstruct” without ever having to reveal any of your plans to construct anything.
True. And let’s also remember that clients come to therapy seeking to learn, seeking to try-on new ways of thinking, seeking different results. While we all cling to the familiar, in therapy a certain ‘benefit of the doubt’ is afforded the therapist, especially if their…
Anti-depressants and your oral health. SSRI’s have been linked to dental issues, including potential impacts on periodontal health. A systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that SSRI use may be associated with adverse effects on periodontal status. nature.com/articles/s4143…
This seems interesting from the AI perspective. A small army of bots that were programmed to agree with Trump supporters and give support have now hit a problem. The Epstein backlash has split MAGA and now the bots, too. nbcnews.com/tech/internet/…
Build a fire for dinner! Campfire food tastes better due to a mix of smoky chemical reactions, heightened senses in nature, and psychological factors like effort and social bonding. The primal ritual of gathering around fire enhances flavor and enjoyment. popsci.com/science/why-fo…
New research suggests autism is not a single condition but a group of distinct neurodevelopmental profiles with varied causes. This challenges the idea of a unified spectrum and supports more personalized approaches to diagnosis and care. forbes.com/sites/williamh…
A large Danish study of over 3 million people found that most mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression, arise in individuals without a family history of these conditions. For example, 89% of those with schizophrenia and 60% with depression had…
Mind-body training, such as tai chi and yoga, has been shown to be more effective than other forms of exercise in reducing frailty and improving the quality of life for older adults. frontiersin.org/journals/publi…
No. I was making the point that people do not do an intensive search for their best prospective marriage partner. Indeed they look at more houses before picking a house. But I disagree with you as I DO believe having more relationship experience can be helpful. We need to learn…
If you’re comparing buying a house to getting married, then I am wondering where you got your Ph.D from? Please don’t give this advice to anyone. Dating more people and having “more experience” does not equate to having a better marriage or a longer lasting relationship.
Our pets also getting way too many psych meds: 1)Behavioral training takes lots more effort/time 2)Vets too quick to prescribe 3)Big Pharma pushes meds 4)Perfectionist owners expect pets to be perfect 5)Nervous owners assume pets also nervous 6)We don't know if harmful long term
and I feel like dogs/cats are being over prescribed meds s well 😔
The healthier the person, the more advanced, varied, flexible and sparingly applied are their defense mechanisms.
Teenage diaries from Stalin's Russia reveal boys' struggles with love, famine and Soviet pressure to achieve. Overlooked diaries written by teenage boys in pre-war Soviet Russia reveal relatable perspectives on love, lust, boredom, pressure to succeed … phys.org/news/2025-07-t…
The physics of metronome synchronisation 📹markrober
To me, this seems like a case of “lost cost fallacy” manifesting in our personal actions: “Many people will continue with a longer, less efficient path to a goal rather than backtrack and take a shortcut, even when the backtracking would save time & effort psypost.org/scientists-rev…