Are “onlies” lonely? Busting myths about only children, with Toni Falbo, PhD

Are “onlies” lonely? Busting myths about only children, with Toni Falbo, PhD

Even as the average family size shrinks in much of the world, myths about only children remain common – including that they’re lonely, spoiled or maladjusted. Toni Falbo, PhD, talks about her decades of research with only children that have dispelled many of these myths, explains what researchers have found instead, and offers advice for parents of only children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Helping transgender people thrive (SOP30)

Helping transgender people thrive (SOP30)

Transgender and gender nonconforming people are becoming more accepted in mainstream society, but they still remain misunderstood and understudied. In this episode, psychologist Anneliese Singh discus...

5 Loka 201512min

Integrated care for kids (SOP29)

Integrated care for kids (SOP29)

Combining mental and behavioral health services with pediatric medical care is a natural fit. But there have been relatively few studies on whether or not it actually works. In this episode, we speak ...

8 Syys 201511min

Keeping your brain fit (SOP28)

Keeping your brain fit (SOP28)

Much like in our arms or legs, our brain’s “muscles” can rebuild and grow if they’re given the right exercise. In this episode, neuroscientist Tracey Shors talks about how her research has led her to ...

17 Elo 201511min

Dispelling the myth of violence and mental illness (SOP27)

Dispelling the myth of violence and mental illness (SOP27)

Recent mass shootings have inevitably led to news reports of the suspected shooters’ mental health, but psychological research shows there is no clear link between mental illness and violence. In this...

9 Heinä 201512min

Unlocking the psychology of millennials (SOP26)

Unlocking the psychology of millennials (SOP26)

Psychologists are studying millennials and trying to discover more about the motivations and desires of a generation often thought of as being narcissistic and self-absorbed. APA is currently seeking...

15 Kesä 201511min

Making psychotherapy work for you (SOP25)

Making psychotherapy work for you (SOP25)

Research has shown that psychotherapy is an effective tool for people who are dealing with a wide range of mental and behavioral health issues, yet people are still hesitant to visit a therapist for t...

25 Touko 201510min

Stamping out mental health stigma (SOP24)

Stamping out mental health stigma (SOP24)

Millions of people suffer from mental illness but stigma prevents many of them from seeking out effective treatments. In this episode, psychologist Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, talks about how the city o...

11 Touko 201510min

Surviving the AIDS epidemic (SOP23)

Surviving the AIDS epidemic (SOP23)

Despite recent medical advances and drug treatments, HIV remains a burdensome condition for millions of people around the world. In this episode, psychologist Perry Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH, talks about...

6 Huhti 201514min

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