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Robert Trivers and the Riddle of Evolved Altruism
Exploring how evolutionary biologist Robert Trivers solved the puzzle of altruism, showing how survival of the fittest can include prosocial behaviors and cooperation.
By Daniel Kriegman, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist & Evolutionary Biologist • December 25, 2025
Bipolar Disorder Diagnostic Criteria Explained
Distinguishing between Bipolar 1, Bipolar 2, and cyclothymia depends primarily on understanding the Bipolar Disorder diagnostic criteria, particularly the
By The Lovon Editorial Team, Mental Health & Wellness Content Team • December 25, 2025
Somatic Experiencing for Stress Processing Through the Body
When stress lodges itself in your body—tight shoulders, shallow breathing, a racing heart that won''t slow down—traditional talk therapy doesn''t always reach
By The Lovon Editorial Team, Mental Health & Wellness Content Team • December 25, 2025
ADHD Comorbidity with Anxiety and Depression Cycles
Understanding the Complex Interplay Between ADHD and Recurring Mental Health Patterns
By The Lovon Editorial Team, Mental Health & Wellness Content Team • December 24, 2025
BPD Treatment Specialization: Four Parent Types Affecting Emotional Regulation
For individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), emotional regulation difficulties rarely emerge in isolation. Research increasingly suggests that
By The Lovon Editorial Team, Mental Health & Wellness Content Team • December 24, 2025
Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Stress Reduction
A systematic muscle group tension and release technique that calms the nervous system and reduces physical stress.
By The Lovon Editorial Team, Mental Health & Wellness Content Team • December 24, 2025
PTSD vs CPTSD: Single Trauma vs Repeated Trauma Symptom Differences
Learn how PTSD from a single traumatic event differs from CPTSD shaped by repeated trauma, including symptom patterns and treatment approaches.
By The Lovon Editorial Team, Mental Health & Wellness Content Team • December 24, 2025
Understanding the Four PTSD Symptom Categories: Reexperiencing, Trigger Reactivity, Mood Alterations, and Altered Reactivity
A comprehensive guide to recognizing and understanding the core symptom groups that define post-traumatic stress disorder
By The Lovon Editorial Team, Mental Health & Wellness Content Team • December 24, 2025
The Power of Suggestion and the Problematic Insignificance of Significance
Examining how suggestion influences psychotherapy outcomes and the complex relationship between statistical significance and clinical meaning in mental health treatment.
By Daniel Kriegman, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist & Evolutionary Biologist • December 20, 2025
The Medicalization of the American Mind
Examining how mental health conditions have become increasingly medicalized, and the implications of viewing psychological distress primarily through a medical lens.
By Daniel Kriegman, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist & Evolutionary Biologist • December 15, 2025
The Evolutionary Biology of Human Conflict
Exploring how evolutionary biology explains our tendency toward group-based violence and warfare throughout human history.
By Daniel Kriegman, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist & Evolutionary Biologist • December 10, 2025
Amygdala Reactivity Reduction: Gray Matter Changes After Eight Weeks of Mindfulness Practice
Discover how eight weeks of mindfulness practice reshapes the brain, reducing amygdala reactivity and building lasting neural resilience.
By The Lovon Editorial Team, Mental Health & Wellness Content Team • December 5, 2025